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Within the newest episode of “The Kevin O’Connor Show,” longtime NBA participant Marcus Morris joined Kevin O’Connor to debate the Western Convention panorama, shining a highlight on the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder’s spectacular run as the highest seed within the West at 56-12. Morris, who has performed for eight NBA groups, shared his perspective on the younger OKC squad.
Morris expressed doubt concerning the Thunder’s readiness to overcome the playoffs, citing their lack of veteran presence as a evident deficiency. O’Connor requested Morris, “Who’s best equipped to beat them then?” Marcus promptly backed the L.A. Clippers — with a caveat of a “healthy Kawhi Leonard.”
The Clippers’ potential conflict with the Thunder might be a compelling first-round playoff battle, with L.A. presently sitting in eighth within the West with a 38-30 file. Morris illustrated his level, emphasizing the significance of seasoned playoff expertise. “With a healthy Kawhi, I think they got a shot of beating them just because of the experience,” Morris mentioned. Regardless of Leonard’s well being issues all through his tenure with the Clippers, the opportunity of him being match for postseason motion fuels optimism amongst Clippers devoted.
Oklahoma Metropolis’s younger expertise, headlined by BetMGM MVP favourite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is a dominant drive. However as O’Connor argued, the Thunder’s youth may result in underestimation by playoff opponents. Morris acknowledged SGA’s brilliance, however lamented the uncertainties surrounding his supporting forged.
It is the final word postseason conundrum: Can uncooked expertise edge out playoff-proven veterans and expertise? Because the playoffs loom, the Thunder have loads of inquiries to reply.
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