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- Magic Johnson shares insights on the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks.
- Johnson highlights the strengths of both teams and predicts a high-scoring series.
- Despite the Lakers’ early exit, Johnson remains a vocal commentator on the playoffs.
Breaking Down the Finals: Magic Johnson’s Expert Take
Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson, deeply engaged with the NBA, has been vocal about the thrilling NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks.
Johnson, who has transitioned from a legendary player to a key figure in basketball analysis, took to social media to express his thoughts on the Finals. Anticipating one of the most electrifying and high-scoring Finals in recent memory, he pointed out that both teams boast high-powered offenses with a penchant for a fast-paced, run-and-gun style. With superstars like Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving for the Mavericks and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for the Celtics, Johnson acknowledges the edge in talent leans towards Boston, especially with players like Jrue Holiday and Derrick White.
He also posed a strategic question for Celtics’ Coach Joe Mazzulla: whether to assign Holiday, the team’s best on-ball defender, to Irving or Dončić. Reflecting on past upsets, Johnson reminded fans that the most talented team doesn’t always secure the championship, referencing the 2004 Finals upset. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of points in the paint, rebounding, and turnover ratio as determinants for the series winner and praised the Mavericks for their scoring duo and defensive commitment under Coach Jason Kidd.
Despite the Lakers’ own postseason woes, including a devastating Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Johnson’s passion for the game shines through as he provides balanced and insightful commentary on the ongoing battle for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
