The 2018 NBA Finals tipped off Thursday in Oakland, which gave me plenty to talk about as a hosted solo for three hours on CBS Sports 1430 AM in Indianapolis.
There was lots of NBA talk, plus reactions to several in-state players returning to college for another season after working out and gathering intel from decision makers across the league.
Listen to interviews from the show below:
Nick Friedell from ESPN talks NBA Finals, Magic and Bulls, and the NBA Draft Combine.
Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com shares his observations from IU’s event at Huber’s Winery, Archie Miller having some fun, and Juwan Morgan returning for his senior season.
Brian Neubert of GoldandBlack.com then provided a Purdue perspective on the Boilers, Carsen Edwards staying put, and whether he is ready for the additional workload after losing key starters.
Jared Zwerling is out in California for pre-draft Pro Days hosted by draft hopefuls’ agencies.
Jason Gardner — 1999 Indiana Mr. Basketball and IUPUI men’s basketball coach — discusses the NBA Finals, former teammates Luke Walton and Richard Jefferson, and what his team is up to…
Eddie White reacts to Game 1 of the NBA Finals, how he would have advised J.R. Smith, plus what to watch for at the Memorial in Columbus.
Tim Bontemps from The Washington Post provides a national perspective on the NBA Finals, the impact of the officiating, J.R. Smith’s blunder, and his thoughts on the Pacers’ season.