NBA Playoffs Preview

The regular season is over and the NBA Playoffs have arrived! Joined by our friend, Lauren, we give our picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Most Improved Player of the Year, as well as our All-NBA First Teams! Then, we each pick our entire NBA Playoff Bracket! We all had different finals matchups, so sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.   Recorded Wednesday, April 13, 2022.    0:00 - Mike explains the Lakers 7:45 - Award picks 28:08 - Western Conference playoff picks 41:25 - Eastern Conference playoff picks 1:09:00 - NBA Finals 1:21:50 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam   Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCourtsidePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtsidepodcast/   Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.