The Best Press Conference Moments Of These NBA Playoffs Thus Far
The Best Press Conference Moments Of These NBA Playoffs Thus Far
The playoffs may be known as the pinnacle of great basketball, but it is also a time for personal jabs and unparalleled pettiness
The playoffs may be known as the pinnacle of great basketball, but it is also a time for personal jabs and unparalleled pettiness

Westbrook With The Rejection
A seemingly standard question directed at Adams gets heated once Russ decides to step in...
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Significance Scale: Relatively Insignificant
What else?
The reporter in question is The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel, whom Westbrook has explicitly expressed disdain for (presumptively as a result of past articles critical of teammates and/or past coach)
Fizdale Goes Off!
Memphis Grizzlies Coach David Fizdale wasn't particularly happy with the officiating after game 2 of his team's series with the Spurs. Fortunately for us, he wasn't particularly shy about voicing his sentiments:
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Significance Scale: One for the AGES!
What else?
Fizdale was fined $30,000 for the rant, but his team responded with two impressive wins to even the series back up and seems to have injected the Grizz with a new energy.
TAKE THAT FOR DATA"
David Fizdale
... Will probably be written on his tombstone
CP3 Gets Snappy
After a difficult home loss putting the Clippers down 3-2 against the Jazz, Chris Paul was faced with something of an... inane question:
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Significance Scale: Insignificant
What else?
Paul is averaging 27 pts, 10.4 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 2 steals on 53% shooting and 44% 3pt shooting. His stellar play has held up the Clippers but the ship seems to be sinking with an impending elimination game 6 in Utah
Hoiberg Takes A Shot At Isaiah... And Misfires
Chicago Bulls Coach Fred Hoiberg was rightfully upset after Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics to two straight wins in Chicago to even the series. However, he chose to channel that frustration through a peculiar argument:
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Significance Scale: Only Significant If Thomas Torches The Bulls In Game 5
What else?
Thomas is averaging 25.53/6/4 on the series and is the Celtics' undisputed leader. With his primary defender - former Celtic Rajon Rondo - sidelined with a broken thumb, the door is open for IT to complete the comeback and take the C's to the next round