48 Minutes: Nuggets Win NBA Championship

0:18 ... Episode #52 is dedicated to Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes who wore #52 for the great LA Lakers teams of the 1980s. 1:05 ... Ross reads info on our title sponsor BetOnline. 2:02 ... Bruce's opening comment takes issue with the Miami Heat's stunt involving UFC fighter Conor McGregor and his knockout of Heat mascot "Burnie" last weekend. 3:18 ... Ross opens with his feelings about Kyrie Irving's attempt to recruit LeBron James to join him on the Dallas Mavericks. 4:45 ... Bruce and Ross begin their discussion of game five of the NBA Finals and the intense competition, particularly down the stretch in the 4th quarter. 8:12 ... Jimmy Butler was a non factor for most of the game before finally making his presence felt in the final quarter. 8:42 ...Bam Adebayo and Kyle Lowry carried the Heat for most of the game before Butler decided to assert himself in the final minutes. 10:47 ... Everyone was astonished that Butler was awarded three free throws on a play that was reviewed and should have been overturned (but wasn't). 12:15 ... The Nuggets executed beautifully down the stretch, led by Jokic who always controls the pace and plays at his own speed. 15:18 ... Most fans can't help but respect what Denver did as they are a likable team that plays physically but always plays clean. 18:05 ... Bruce and Ross discuss Jokic's place in history and Bruce believes he's the best "Big" since Tim Duncan retired 7 seasons ago. 21:00 ... Ross feels Jokic is flirting with being a top 15 player of all time. 24:45 ... The Raptors have filled their head coaching position and they chose a 44 year old native of Serbia. 29:04 ... Former Bucks assistant Charles Lee has joined the Boston Celtics coaching staff as the "lead assistant coach" along with former Celtics guard Sam Cassell.  But which guy is the "Top" assistant to Joe Mazzulla? 33:33 ... The Nuggets and Thunder made a rare trade that took place during the NBA Finals.  Why is it significant for both teams? 38:36 ... Ross challenges Bruce and himself in the latest episode of the Basketball Card Challenge which tests both of their knowledge on random NBA players. 49:28 ... Bruce's closing comment is on the Miami Heat's organizational culture and why it really is a "thing." 50:23 ... Ross' closing comment concerns a report from NBA reporter Shams Charania that the Pelicans and Hornets are considering a major trade before the June 22nd NBA Draft. 51:23 ... Bye and see you next time   TRT 51:37