“Ric discusses why the Indiana Pacers could make the NBA Finals vs. the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder more competitive than expected, why Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could be in the conversation for top 5 point guards of all-time if he wins this year's title and Finals MVP, and why rumors that the Lakers are hoping guard Bronny James -- son of LeBron -- can be in their playing rotation next season has to happen -- for Bronny's sake.”
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THE HIGHLIGHT REELbest, worst, and most recent take — at a glance.
BEST TAKEMAY 18, 2026
ARIGHT
“"It's not even close! The Knicks are the favorite to come out of the East"– jumps in the SPEAKEASY to give us his ECF prediction and says the Knicks are the guaranteed victorWE ARE LIVE RIGHT NOW ➡️”
WORST TAKEMAY 1, 2025
BPARTLY RIGHT
“Ric discusses why the Indiana Pacers could make the NBA Finals vs. the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder more competitive than expected, why Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could be in the conversation for top 5 point guards of all-time if he wins this year's title and Finals MVP, and why rumors that the Lakers are hoping guard Bronny James -- son of LeBron -- can be in their playing rotation next season has to happen -- for Bronny's sake.”
MOST RECENTJUL 5, 2026
–PENDING
“The narrative of Rich Paul contacting every team about LeBron is a facade. This signals a struggle with LeBron's diminished leverage as he approaches 42. The only logical destination appears to be a return to Cleveland.”