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On Episode 85 of our In The Paint Podcast, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss a wide variety of hoops topics, beginning with the Lakers 17th NBA Championship earned with a Sunday win over the Miami Heat in Game 6.

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Ron and Dev go in-depth on the biggest differences for the Lakers and Heat from Game 5 to Game 6, the high level adjustment by Lakers' head coach Frank Vogel that led to the series-clinching victory and what this title means for LeBron's overall legacy.

The next topic on Episode 85 of ITP is an interview with Precious Achiuwa, a projected first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Memphis. Ron, Dev and Precious discuss how his one year of college helped him prepare for the next level, what parts of his game translate well to the NBA, what he's looking to improve on the most and how the COVID-19 shortened season impacted his decision to go one-and-done.

The guys take the final part of the show to dive deeper into LeBron's legacy with his high school coach Dru Joyce and longtime basketball media member Van Coleman, who has seen high school players from the 1960's to now. Joyce breaks down LBJ's laser-focus throughout his youth and high school careers, while Coleman compares and contrasts LeBron's overall career accomplishments with other legendary figures.

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On Episode 83 of our In The Paint Podcast, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland open the show with an in-depth look at the NBA Finals match-up between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.

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Which team has the advantages on offense and defense? What do the Heat need to expose to go punch-for-punch with the Lakers. Does LAL's fate rest on the shoulders of LeBron James and Anthony Davis? Can Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro continue their hot shooting? Who are Ron and Dev crowning as champions.

The guys' next topic is the Clippers parting ways with head coach Doc Rivers after failing to get out of the second round of the playoffs. Was this too much of a knee-jerk reaction from the Clippers' management? Which direction do they go with their next coaching hire? Ron and Dev throw out some names they should consider and names they should stay away from.

The final topic of Episode 83 is all about high school basketball and the Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp. Who were the top players in the event? Which players upped their stock with their performance? Which players should be on the radar for Division I schools in the future? The guys break that down and more on ITP 83!

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On Episode 82 of our In The Paint Podcast, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland take a closer look at the Western and Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs, what this year's college basketball season will look like and Michael Jordan's latest movement within the NASCAR racing sphere.

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What did the Denver Nuggets do differently in game three to help it get back into the series against the Lakers? Los Angeles' lack of consistent perimeter shooting reared its ugly head yet again, is that a viable concern for the rest of the postseason? Should the Lakers be worried?

Heading over to the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics won game three to take a step closer to tying the series against the Miami Heat. Did the return of Gordon Hayward come at the perfect time for the Celtics whose bench was struggling to produce? How does Miami get back on track for game four?

The next topic tackled by Ron and Dev is what will this season look like in college basketball. We have a firm start date of November 25 and non-conference tournaments are changing dates and locations to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions in some parts of the country. Will we see an NCAA Tournament this season? Will it be a bubble type of atmosphere?

The guys close out the show by discussing the latest move by Michael Jordan and him teaming with longtime NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin to start their own team. The feature driver for MJ will be Bubba Wallace and Ron and Dev break down how MJ has been able to successfully transcend multiple sports.

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The guys start with an update on the NBA Playoffs. How did the Heat outmatch the Bucks? Will Boston be the favorite if it were to make the ECF? Lakers and Clippers have both had missteps, are they still on a collision course for the WCF? is this the last we see of Giannis in Milwaukee?

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Ron and Dev then discuss the proposal presented by ACC coaches to create an "All-Inclusive" NCAA Tournament. What would March Madness look like with 353 teams participating? Why does it make sense? Why doesn't it make sense?

Finally, the guys break down the high school standouts at the Pangos Rocky Mountain Summit and discuss the trend of high school players in California making the switch to prep schools for the fall and winter. Paolo Banchero, Nolan Hickman and Kaden Perry showed out for Seattle Rotary, while a handful of Vegas and California-based prospects put their names on the map!

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As replies started pouring in the list of names expanded drastically with debates, snubs and sensitivity quickly following. Episode 77 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show expands on Baron's tweet as Ron and Dev discuss some of the best California high school basketball players they've seen.

Damian Lillard

6'1"   -   PG   -   2008

The guys go into depth on two specific California hoopers, Damian Lillard (Oakland High) and James Harden (Artesia High) with their high school coaches. Oakland High coach Orlando Watkins goes in-depth on when he first watched Dame play, his recruitment and how he developed into the player he is today.

James Harden

6'5"   -   SG   -   2007

Scott Pera, the current head coach at Rice University, joins to discuss coaching James Harden in high school. Pera breaks down what type of player Harden was as a freshman, how he had to urge him to be more aggressive offensively and when he started to develop some of the patented moves we see in the NBA today.

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2 time NBA champion Chris Bosh made an appearance on Conan last night and talked about their 2nd championship and LeBron almost getting decapitated.

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LeBron's airball floater is being talked about a lot by fans all across the internet, mostly by non-LeBron fans. The funny thing is LeBron has been so good this year that you can count his forgettable moments like this on one hand. After last night's game a good amount of people are entertaining the idea that the Bulls could upset the Heat this series, so please excuse me while I laugh. I've got my money on the Heat winning the next 4.

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After defeating Ray Allen and Mario Chalmers in a 3 point contest after practice LeBron makes his teammates do 20 push ups each. If only Ray Allen made LeBron do push-ups after beating him in 3 point contests, who knows how many times that's happened.

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If you want to be successful on or off the court, you need to work hard, work smart, and work consistently. 2 out of 3 won't cut it, you need to do all 3 to reach your potential. If you need help reaching your athletic potential, please visit http://www.StrongerTeam.com

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Since Derek Rose’s injury, teams in the Eastern Conference have been jostling for positioning and bragging rights as the conference’s second-best team and biggest threat to the Heat.  The Knicks once proud defense has drastically dropped off as has their health.   The last two weeks saw Carmelo Anthony (knee, day-to-day), Tyson Chandler (knee/neck, a week), and Amare Stoudemire (knee, five weeks) all go down.  They’re the oldest team in the League and they’re falling apart.

The Pacers are the team directly behind the Heat in conference standings, and they boast one of the League’s stingiest defenses.  The Pacers bruising style results in allowing opponents 41FG% overall and 51FG% within five feet of the hoop, both League best’s.  While the Pacers were also the last team to beat the Heat this season and took them to six games in last year’s playoffs, they also just got handled by them at home, by 14 points.  I think the Pacers are offensively challenged at times and too inconsistent on that end to keep up with Miami.  Paul George is a nice player and an All-Star, but he alone can’t create enough for the Pacers offense.

The Celtics had an epic seven game series with the Heat in last year’s playoffs, but their season was all but doomed this year when Rondo went down with a torn ACL last month.  Doc Rivers and his message of teamwork is being heard, and he’s doing a masterful job with his personnel tinkering.   He’s been finding the right combinations with his offensively limited group to somehow replace,  just a fraction of Rondo’s playmaking.

And as long as Rivers and Kevin Garnett are in Boston, you can count on the Celtics to defend.  A healthy Avery Bradley is very good at just that, and is something Boston didn’t have in last year’s Conference Finals against the Heat.  One of the League’s best perimeter defenders returned this season and has since validated his defensive reputation.  Bradley is reminiscent of a more athletic Tony Allen, a comparison Bostonians would happily welcome.  His relentless hawking both on and off the ball make him an intangible asset as he tirelessly blankets the opponents best perimeter players each game.

The Celtics were also missing another huge piece in that series versus the Heat.  Jeff Green, whose comeback from a heart procedure serves as inspiration enough, has been a revelation for Rivers and the Celtics this season.  His versatility and size make them more dynamic on both sides of the court.  The talented Green gives Doc the ability to adapt to an opponent’s playing style on the fly, being able to play both big and small lineups.  In Monday night against the Heat, Green erupted for 43 points (career-high) and in three games this season against the Heat, his numbers are: 35.0 MPG, 19.0 PPG, 55%FG, 60%3PT, 4.7 RPG.  He’s a walking mismatch that Boston would love to have had available last regular, and post-season.

The Celtics are finding their identity late in the season, with Pierce assuming a point-forward role as a facilitator (avg 6.4 APG in last 10 games), and Jason Terry beginning to make shots.  Without their defensive and spiritual leader in Garnett, Monday night’s 105-103 Celtics loss to the Heat should be a sign of encouragement.  Franchises like the Celtics aren't afforded moral victories, but they played well enough in last night’s two-point loss to pass the eye test.  The Celtics recent play, combined with the collective fading of the Eastern Conference confirmed in my mind, my early season hunch, that Boston would prove Miami’s toughest inter-conference obstacle.  The two play one more time in April, a week or so before the playoffs where we'll see if the Celtics, or if anyone by then, can finally beat the Heat.

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Andrew Wiggins outside heat locker room. Ray Allen comes out, greets him, "We were just talking about you. I'll be following your career."

— Holly MacKenzie (@stackmack) March 17, 2013

Andrew Wiggins is the #1 player in the nation and one of most sought after player by colleges in recent memory.

LeBron comes out, poses w/ people outside locker room then greets Wiggins, "What's up? You good? How's everything?"

— Holly MacKenzie (@stackmack) March 17, 2013

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LeBron makes the Heat's 21st straight win extra memorable for John Henson with this massive reverse dunk all over him.

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We've been watching Jrue since his sophomore year in high school and although he never had that crazy of a leaping ability he always had some sneaky bounce and after today LeBron knows that too.

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There's been a lot of talk lately about fans of all kinds wanting LeBron in the dunk contest and here are 10 more reasons why.

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You thought only little kids tried to be like LeBron, but you're wrong. Check out the lady in the red behind him following his lead.

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Chris Bosh strikes again!

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LeBron James and the heat kept their winning streak going and extended it to 16 in a row with the 1 point victory over the Magic.

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Wow. This just made my day.

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The execution down the stretch for the Knicks wasn’t good, and the Miami Heat capitalized off it. That’s really where the Knicks lost the game. The Knicks turned the ball over five times in the last nine minutes of the game, which led to six points for the Heat on the other end. Taking contested shots as the shot clock wounded down was not what coach Mike Woodson was looking for.

“Turnovers, that was the difference,” Woodson said. “We were turning it over and not getting back. Our shot selection was bad coming down the stretch.”

Knicks guard Ray Felton felt the same way.

“They made plays at the end and we didn’t, said Felton. “That’s what it boils down to. The game was really won in the last two minutes of the game.”

It also didn’t help that the Knicks shot just 8-for-29 from beyond the arc this game. The other two games versus the Heat this season they shot a combined 37-for-80 (46.3%). JR Smith made just three of his 14 attempts from long range tonight. Carmelo Anthony started off strong, scoring 24 points of his 32 points in the first half, but really the only hot hand for the Knicks today was Jason Kidd. He played a great all-around game for his team, finishing with 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

So far this season, the Knicks have proven that they are a great three-point shooting team, and that they rely on the three in order to win games. Coming in to today’s game, the Knicks have made the second most total threes in the NBA. They average 10.8 threes per game on 37% shooting.

Anthony, the Knicks’ team captain, thought that today was just an off day for him and the team.

“We had a lot of open shots,” Anthony said. “They were just giving us the three today and daring us to shoot. We just didn’t knock them down today. Those same threes and those same shots, I’d take them any day, especially with our team. I encourage the guys to take those shots.”

The fourth quarter was a battle. No team led by more than six points. The Heat finally pulled away with 1:39 remaining in the game when LeBron drove through the lane for a tough lay-up to give his team a 95-91 lead. The back-breaker was when LeBron intercepted a pass, and slammed it home on the other end to put the Heat up six with 24 seconds left.

It was a tough loss for the Knicks to take because they had total control of the game in the first half, leading by as many as 16 at one point. In the fourth quarter, they were in the game, but gave up the lead in the final minutes. Tyson Chandler knows his team can battle with the best teams in the league any day, but the key is finishing games.

“[Miami] knows that we’re a good team, and we handled them pretty well the last couple games,” Chandler said. “I felt like this was a very winnable game. I’m walking out of here feeling like we let one go.”

The Knicks will not have much time to make adjustments because they have a quick turnaround. They will travel to Ohio to face the Cavs tomorrow night. The Knicks started the season strong, reaching second place in the Eastern Conference, but the main challenge will be if they can get back into the form they were in during the first few months of the season.

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This never gets old.

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LeBron getting up for the reverse alley-oop from Dwyane Wade. This dunk is nothing though, compared to the 2 reverse alley-oops LeBron caught from D-Wade in the CP3 all-stars game during the lockout. Check out the dunks below.

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LeBron with the nasty 1 hand putback in the first half of the Heat vs Thunder game.

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If you're around the American Airlines arena on Miami Heat game day make sure to have an eye out for an unusual bike rider on his way to work. However don't expect (or try) to get an autograph or your photo taken, the least we can do is respect the man's space as he's headed to work.
‘I got lights on my bike,’ James said. ‘I’m serious. This isn’t a joke. Of course, safety first.’ James risks the chance of being noticed during one of his many rides. His solution is simple: ‘People try to stop me but I’m in a zone.’”

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Bosh couldn't buy a bucket during this 15 seconds of play.

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Check out LeBron's son with the trick shot from off the balcony.

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LeBron finds Ray Allen for the 3 to put them up 2.  Wade then blocks Kyrie's 4 week replacement, Jeremy Pargo, at the buzzer to seal the victory.

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Rudy Gay with the sick play of the game, possibly the night.

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Check out LeBron starting off the season with 2 sick dunks against the Celtics on opening night.

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LeBron James faking Trevor Ariza pretty bad with the simple yet effect move.

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Usually a LeBron highlight would consist of a dunk or an occasional full court pass to his teammate that only him and one other guy over 6'8" in the history of the league could've done. But check out this sweet reverse layup he did last night against the Pistons.

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LeBron with the easy 1 hander against the Pistons!

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LeBron James has been working on his post game and now his hook shot. Watch out rest of the league.

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Although being down 2-1 isn't the ideal situation to be in, it's happened many times before in playoffs history with the trailing team winning the series, sometimes even in 6 games. The Heat fans however, aren't too confident in their team anymore. Check this screen shot from a poll on ESPN.com showing who the Floridians think will win the series.

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The Miami Heat took game one at home vs the Pacers earlier today, and they did it in Miami Heat style fashion.

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Check out LeBron showing his 2 foot bounce. Too easy!

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Check out the official Ballislife LeBron James lockout FEATURE Mixtape. Is he the best player in the world right now?

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