NBA Playoff Lessons, LeBron vs the Lakers, Giannis vs Jaylen Brown & WCF Game 6 Preview

The NBA Finals are almost here, so Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize zoom out to discuss the biggest lessons from this year’s playoffs. Is elite 3-point shooting still the key to winning, or have teams shown that multiple ball-handlers, versatility and decision-making matter even more in today’s NBA? Then, it’s Make It/Take It with three major questions. Should the Los Angeles Lakers make the first move in bringing back LeBron James, or should LeBron’s camp decide what comes next? If Jaylen Brown becomes available, would he be more valuable on the trade market than Giannis Antetokounmpo? And will the Knicks’ long layoff before the NBA Finals help them rest — or cool off their 11-game heater? Finally, the crew previews Thunder-Spurs Game 6, with Oklahoma City one win away from returning to the NBA Finals. Did the Thunder figure something out in Game 5? What is at stake for Victor Wembanyama? And can the Spurs force a Game 7? Subscribe to Locked On NBA Daily for daily NBA playoff coverage, Finals analysis and smart basketball debate.