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We're back with a brand new edition of the Club 520 podcast. In Season 2, Episode 73 of the show, Jeff Teague and the fellas preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Mavs and Celtics. Plus, Teague is convinced that JJ Redick will be the next head coach of the LA Lakers. Jeff and the crew also rank their best NBA duos in league history. And don't miss Teague and the 520 squad give their take on the Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headlines this week in sports media.

5:55 - Best first impression of a beat7:45 - Jeff randomly singing on the show9:30 - JJ Redick headed to the Lakers13:00 - LA Clippers show "Clipped"14:15 - Jontay Porter20:30 - Pat McAfee on Caitlin Clark22:30 - Project Pat or Too short26:00 - Big 3 cities for Jeff Teague27:45 - Kyrie signs his father to ANTA29:55 - Jabari Parker viral video getting emotional31:00 - Baby Boy34:30 - Stephen A. Smith and Monica McNutt28:00 - Angel Reese built up Caitlin Clark43:00 - NBA Finals Celtics vs. Mavs preview45:00 - Kyrie Irving redemption story48:00 - Best NBA duos of all time

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Just ahead of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, Jason Timpf offers his five biggest predictions for the series!

2:30 - Luka will look comfortable

4:30 - P.J. Washington’s 3 point shooting will be swing factor for Dallas

5:30 - Porzingis’s 3 point shooting will be swing factor for Boston

7:30 - Tatum’s impact will extend beyond the box score

9:00 - Multiple Boston blowouts

9:30 - Series prediction

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The nerds answer all your questions about the NBA Finals in a mailbag episode, from where Luka ranks among the best offensive players ever to where Kyrie Irving ranks among the best point guards of this era, compared to Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook. They also discuss where Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics could rank among the best teams this century with a win in the Finals.

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00:00:23 - Where does Luka rank as an all-time offensive player in terms of skill?

00:16:08 - How high can Kyrie climb all-time with a Finals win this year?

00:27:24 - What should Dallas’ gameplan be offensively and defensively?

00:37:42 - Who will have the best defensive player on the court and how important is it?

00:42:45 - What would Logan think if Tatum wins or loses the Finals?

00:46:11 - If Luka dominates in the Finals, how is he not the best player in the world?

00:52:47 - How many finals winners since 2000 would beat the 2024 Celtics?

00:57:56 - Where would the Celtics rank all-time with a dominant Finals?

01:04:52 - If Boston succumbs to the pressure, how will we know?

01:08:59 - What is the most interesting Finals match-up of the last 20 years?

01:12:57 - Who are the most underrated and overrated draft prospects in the 2024 class?

01:24:11 - What can the Heat do this offseason to become a real contender again?

01:28:47 - What do you think about seeding the playoffs 1-16

01:32:18 - Do you buy the drafting Bronny sweepstakes in enticing LeBron to their team?

01:37:20 - What would you make as the 76ers GM this offseason?

01:41:17 - What do the Timberwolves do with their roster over the next few years?

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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with a new edition of Funky and the Champ! Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler STOLE HEADLINES as their press conference in Dublin, Ireland was CANCELED. Askren tells DC people are "lying" if they don't have any doubt about Conor fighting at UFC 303. Plus, Cormier and Askren reacts to the UFC 302 Dustin Poirier vs. Islam Makhachev fight, and discuss who's the next fight for both superstars. And if Poirier was to stick around, listen to why Ben thinks he's losing a fight to Colby Covington.

1:00 - Askren's secret to new look3:00 - Reaction to Islam Makhachev submitting Dustin Poirier4:30 - Askren gives props to Poirier7:00 - Comparing Islam to Khabib Nurmagomedov13:00 - Dustin Poirier's next move16:15 - Askren picks Colby Covington to beat Poirier19:30 - Nick Diaz fight announcement22:00 - McGregor vs. Chandler press conference canceled

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Jason Timpf discusses how Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' offense will operate on offense against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' defense. How can Boston look to slow down a seemingly unstoppable Luka? Later, Jason breaks down film from prior Celtics-Mavericks matchups this season to determine who has the edge in the NBA Finals. #Volume
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Bubba is BACK and NEEDS sports to come back on the TV! Dub has been bored out of his mind waiting for the NBA Finals between Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks vs. Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics. Dub previews the NBA Finals before going into his picks as to why the Mavs will take home the Larry O’Brien Trophy. (4:00)

Then, Bubba explains why Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is BETTER than Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan in one of his classic debate segments. (7:00)

After, Dub debates the Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard Stephen Curry against Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Famer Allen Iverson. (14:50)

Next, Dub breaks down all of the big stories swirling around the NFL, and delivers a message to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones regarding re-signing Micah Parsons, Ceedee Lamb, and quarterback Dak Prescott. (30:15)

Then, Dub’s famous HELL NAHH segment pits Draymond Green against Rudy Gobert. (38:40)

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