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Kenny Thomas on which NBA Playoff team can survive elimination

May 10, 2023, 9:51 AM

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball ...

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Former Sacramento Kings forward and current NBC Sports California analyst Kenny Thomas joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Wednesday morning to dive into the latest storylines around the NBA Playoffs, discuss how the Kings would have fared against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round, and much more.

Plus: Which team facing elimination has what it takes to advance to the Conference Finals?

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Topics Discussed

  • Kenny joins the show live from his Southwest Airlines flight
  • Which team currently facing elimination–the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, or Phoenix Suns–is most capable of making a comeback in their respective series?
  • Kenny guarantees Golden State wins Game 5 tonight
  • “Boston could come back… When it comes to the Warriors, it’s going to come down to Game 6 in LA.”
  • Kenny says the Kings would have matched up against the Lakers just as well as the Warriors
  • Is Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers’ job on the line if they blow their 3-2 series lead?
  • Kenny goes into his in-flight food and drink choices

Sacramento Kings Offseason Schedule

  • Thursday, June 22– 2023 NBA Draft
  • Friday, June 30– Free Agent negotiating period begins
  • Thursday, July 6– Free Agents can begin signing deals
  • Friday, July 7–Monday, July 17– NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
  • August TBD– 2023-24 NBA regular season schedule release
  • September TBD– Sacramento Kings training camp begins

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