Summary The final episode of the second season of the NBA Plus podcast discusses the Boston Celtics' victory in the NBA Finals. The conversation covers the dominance of the Celtics, the performance of key players like Tatum and Brown, and the team's potential for future success. The discussion also touches on the disappointing performance of the Dallas Mavericks and the need for improvement in their roster. Overall, the episode provides analysis and insights into the NBA Finals and the outlook for the teams involved. The conversation covers various topics related to the NBA, including the performance of Luka Dončić, the defense of players like Dončić and Nikola Jokić, the upcoming offseason and potential trades, and the overall assessment of the season. The hosts discuss the challenges faced by teams in maintaining their rosters and the impact of injuries on playoff runs. They also mention the upcoming Olympic Games and the excitement surrounding international basketball. The conversation concludes with gratitude for the support received throughout the season. Keywords NBA Finals, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Tatum, Brown, future success, NBA, Luka Dončić, defense, offseason, trades, roster, injuries, playoff, Olympic Games Takeaways The Boston Celtics dominated the NBA Finals and showcased their team spirit and cohesion. The Dallas Mavericks underperformed in the Finals and need to make improvements to their roster. The Celtics have a young core of talented players and the potential to become a dynasty. The Western Conference is highly competitive, and teams need to make strategic moves to succeed. Individual players like Tatum and Brown played key roles in their team's success. Luka Dončić's performance and the challenges he faces in leading his team The importance of defense in playoff success The upcoming offseason and potential trades The difficulty of maintaining a roster in the NBA The excitement surrounding the Olympic Games Titles Key Players in the Success of the Celtics Boston Celtics' Dominance in the NBA Finals The Impact of Defense in Playoff Success The Upcoming Offseason and Potential Trades Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap of the NBA Finals 04:06 Boston Celtics' Victory and Season Summary 08:09 Key Players and Performances in the Finals 14:36 The Role of Brad Stevens and Danny Ainge 23:37 Discussion on the Dallas Mavericks 27:28 Outlook for the Future and the Western Conference 30:54 Analyzing Luka Dončić's Performance and Challenges 35:17 The Impact of Defense in Playoff Success 41:26 The Upcoming Offseason and Potential Trades 49:24 The Difficulty of Maintaining a Roster in the NBA 57:30 The Excitement Surrounding the Olympic Games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.