Cade Returns, Is Evan Mobley the Key to Cavs Success? Anthony Davis and the Bubble Championship, Head Coach Awards/Openings and Playoff Matchups We Want to See

About this episode

The episode discusses Cade Cunningham's return, Evan Mobley's role in the Cavaliers' success, and reflections on Anthony Davis's bubble championship, along with coaching changes and playoff matchups.

Cade Cunningham is back just in time for the playoffs, but what does his return really mean for the Detroit Pistons’ ceiling? Harrison Sanford and Danny Green break down Cade’s impact, how Detroit held it down without him, and why they might be more dangerous than people think. Plus, is Evan Mobley actually holding the Cavaliers back or just overthinking his role? The guys dive into the expectations vs. reality for Mobley and what Cleveland needs from him to make a real playoff run. On the Lakers side, Anthony Davis reflects on the 2020 bubble championship and why it still does not feel the same. Does that title get enough respect, and what is missing from that experience? Also in this episode: De’Aaron Fox stepping up without Wemby Coaching instability across the NBA Doc Rivers hinting at a possible exit Coach of the Year debate heats up Early playoff matchups we need to see Also — Inside the Green Room is going LIVE in San Antonio on April 16th at 3OAK. Free admission. Current and former Spurs. Sign up now on our social media before it sells out. Inside the Green Room is an NBA/basketball podcast hosted by 3-time NBA Champion Danny Green and ESPN Radio / MSG Networks host…

People in this episode

Hosts: Harrison Sanford, Danny Green

Topics covered

• Cade Cunningham
• Evan Mobley
• Anthony Davis
• NBA playoffs
• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Detroit Pistons
• Coaching instability
• Coach of the Year

Keywords

• NBA
• basketball
• playoff matchups
• Doc Rivers
• De’Aaron Fox

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Books & works: Inside the Green Room

Places: San Antonio

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