The Golden State Warriors got eliminated in the NBA play-in tournament on a tough, valiant effort from the Memphis Grizzlies. However, Warriors forward Draymond Green has found his way onto the playoff scene, this time on the NBA on TNT set. Green gave his āboldā prediction as to who would win the Eastern Conference, and the choice is sure to spark some extra fire under Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Draymond's got the Nets winning the East, but Chuck doesn't š
(via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/F6Xgf6itWD
ā Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) May 31, 2021
Is Green's choice really surprising? The Warriors forward loves the talented trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. Plus, he won a couple of NBA titles alongside Durant when he was on the Warriors.
Charles Barkley disagreed and picked the Milwaukee Bucks. Still, Green's choice is in line with many fans and analysts who can't go away from the formidable trio of the Nets Big Three.
The Philadelphia 76ers have the top seed and the Bucks already swept the defending East champions in the Miami Heat in just four games. The Nets lost one to the Boston Celtics and can finish the series out and draw a tough, second-round matchup against the Bucks.
Though the Warriors are out, it's reassuring to see Green on television, and he fits right in on the set. In a way, maybe he is auditioning for his next career after the NBA?
Nonetheless, the Nets, Bucks, and Sixers all have legitimate cases for the winners of the East and it will be interesting to see who walks away with a trip to the NBA Finals. Will Giannis and the Bucks finally get over that hump and win the East? Will Joel Embiid continue his MVP-caliber season and take the crown as champions?
Or will it be Durant, Irving, and Harden under rookie head coach Steve Nash making their appearance in the NBA Finals?
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