Emmanuel Acho on Scottie Pippen's words about KD after playoff exit: 'He has never carried a team like LeBron' I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Kevin Durant had a playoff series to remember, but the Brooklyn Nets still lost in seven games to the Milwaukee Bucks. KD got a lot of praise during the playoffs, but also has a critic in six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen. Pippen indirectly spoke about Durant while comparing him to LeBron James, saying that quote ‘surpassing LeBron takes more than an individual’s effort.’ Emmanuel Acho explains why he agrees with Pippen, including how KD is the best scorer but ‘was never in the best player of all time talks.’

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Ryen Russillo on how 76ers move forward: 'Ben Simmons & Joel Embiid has never worked' | THE HERD

“I still think Philadelphia could have won a title and it didn’t mean Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid worked… The fit has never worked out.” Ryen Russillo joins The Herd to tell Colin Cowherd how the 76ers move forward after losing in Round 2 of the Playoffs. Russillo lays out why he believes there’s still a market for Simmons, but it’s no longer in Philadelphia.

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Marcellus Wiley: Clippers biggest reason for Game 2 loss isn’t Paul George, it’s Marcus Morris | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho sit down to discuss whats the biggest reason the Los Angeles Clippers lost Game 2 vs. the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. Hear why Marcellus believes Marcus Morris’ lack of production is the main reason for the Clippers’ loss in Game 2.

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Cuttino Mobley reacts to wild Clippers – Suns Game 2 ending, analyzes Chris Paul's role in Phoenix I THE HERD

Former NBA player Cuttino Mobley joins Colin Cowherd to discuss his reactions to the wild Phoenix Suns – Los Angeles Clippers Game 2 ending. Hear what Mobley has to say about Chris Paul’s role and impact in Phoenix, including how the Suns’ roster and each role compares to the 2000s Clippers’ team with Sam Cassell and Corey Maggette. Mobley also explains how the Suns’ roster gives the Clippers a challenge on the court.

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Shannon Sharpe: Paul George gets a D- for not showing he was Playoff P in Game 2 performance I UNDISPUTED

Paul George led the Los Angeles Clippers in points last night with 26. However, he was 1-for-8 from beyond the arc. PG13 also missed two free throws with under eight seconds left that would have put the Clippers up by three. Instead, the Phoenix Suns took the lead with the game-winning Deandre Ayton alley-oop. Shannon Sharpe grades PG’s Game 2 performance and explains why it is lower than usual despite finishing with 26 points.

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Colin Cowherd compares the 2020-21 Suns to the 2013 Seahawks: ‘This is not lightening in a bottle’ | THE HERD

The Phoenix Suns were fantastic in their Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, reminding Colin Cowherd of the 2013 Seattle Seahawks. Colin lays out why this is a six game series, and why he doesn’t think the Clippers without Kawhi Leonard can outlast the Suns, especially once Chris Paul returns.

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Shannon Sharpe: Paul George gets a D- for not showing he was Playoff P in Game 3 performance I UNDISPUTED

Paul George led the Los Angeles Clippers in points last night with 26. However, he was 1-for-8 from beyond the arc. PG13 also missed two free throws with under eight seconds left that would have put the Clippers up by three. Instead, the Phoenix Suns took the lead with the game-winning Deandre Ayton alley-oop. Shannon Sharpe grades PG’s Game 2 performance and explains why it is lower than usual despite finishing with 26 points.

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Chris Broussard decides if the Clippers can once again come back from 0-2 deficit | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Once again the Los Angeles Clippers find themselves in an 0-2 deficit after losing Game 2 to the Phoenix Suns. Chris Broussard decides whether he believes Paul George can lead the Clippers out of from behind as he did against the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz.

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Nick Wright agrees with Scottie Pippen: ‘KD hasn’t surpassed LeBron as NBA’s best, but he’s close’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Despite an impressive showing in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, Scottie Pippen says Kevin Durant hasn’t surpassed LeBron James as NBA’s best. The NBA legend believes KD “still has some learning to do”. Nick Wright breaks down why he agrees with Pippen, but still thinks Durant is closer than he’s ever been to surpassing LeBron as greatest in the league.

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Nick Wright shares his biggest takeaway from Suns’ GM 2 win over Clippers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in an edge-of-your-seat Game 2, taking the 2-0 series lead. Deandre Ayton scored 24 points, including a alley-oop dunk with .7 seconds remaining. Chris Broussard joins First Things First to praise Paul George and the Clippers for a hard-played game despite the loss, but Nick Wright has a different takeaway. Hear why he believes the instant replay system needs to be burned to the ground.

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Shannon Sharpe: I learned my lesson and won’t count out a Ty Lue coached Clippers, but GM 3 is a must win I UNDISPUTED

Chris Paul missed the first two Phoenix Suns wins over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals. However, he may see a return to L.A. soon. According to reports, CP3 is hopeful to return for Game 3 as long as he clears the league’s health and safety protocols. Shannon Sharpe explains how he ‘learned his lesson’ and why he won’t count out the Ty Lue-coached Clippers, but that they must win Game 3.

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