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Kenny Thomas gives the Celtics a real chance to win series against Heat

May 24, 2023, 10:45 AM

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 23: Jaylen Brown #7 and Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics interact agai...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 23: Jaylen Brown #7 and Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics interact against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on May 23, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

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NBC Sports California analyst and former Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Thomas joined the Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross Wednesday to talk about the NBA playoffs, including the Boston Celtics winning Game 4 over the Miami Heat, staving off elimination, for now.

Additional topics discussed include:

  • The way the Celtics played, it looked like the old Boston team we’re used to seeing.
  • “If anybody is going to make history right now, it could be them.”
  • If he expected the Lakers to put up more of a fight against the Nuggets
  • “I thought it was going to go 6 [games] even though I had Denver.”
  • His thoughts on the LeBron retirement rumors
  • The best players to never win an NBA title
  • Where he ranks in New Mexico Lobos Men’s Basketball history

Click here to watch and listen to the full interview with Kenny Thomas.

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