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LeBron Has Never Had This Much Help 🤫

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Throughout his two-decade career in the NBA, LeBron James has often faced challenges when he is unable to play or underperforms. However, his current team is an exception to this trend. When he suffered a foot injury in February and was out of play for 13 games, the Lakers managed to achieve a record of 8-5 without him. In contrast, in the past, his teams would have crumbled without his presence. This shows that the current group can win some games without him.

At last, I am witnessing a team in which LeBron is not burdened with carrying the entire load on the court. He can now confidently take a seat on the bench and entrust his teammates to step up and make plays when he is unable to do so. The dude is 38; he no longer possesses the same ability to single-handedly carry a team as he did in the past and occasionally has to rest.

Obviously, when you think of LeBron’s teammates, you think Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love. But can you name the players after the core 3? He had Shane Battier, Tristan Thompson, JR Smith, and an old Ray Allen who was on his way out of the league.

If he wanted to rest, they had absolutely no one to replace him 💀.

His benches have been absolutely horrible throughout his career, but this team might just be his best ever.

Celtics vs 76ers Predictions & Best Bets

Today at 7:30 PM on ESPN

In last year's playoffs, when the Celtics trailed 3-2 against the Milwaukee Bucks, they managed to rally by winning Game 6 on the road and then Game 7 on their home court.

After suffering a devastating 115-103 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on Tuesday night, the Celtics now face elimination as the series returns to Wells Fargo Center. Similar to last year's playoffs when they trailed 3-2 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston managed to rally by winning Game 6 on the road and then Game 7 on their home court.

Given their history, I think they will once again excel when their backs are against the wall.

The 76ers have been over-performing and the Celtics have been under-performing. I am anticipating an intense game, with Tatum and Smart delivering outstanding performances, especially in light of Smart characterizing the elimination game as a "dog fight."

Nuggets vs Suns Predictions & Best Bets

Today at 10:00 PM on ESPN

The Denver Nuggets are on the verge of reaching the Western Conference Finals, having secured a convincing 118-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 5. As the Suns face a critical must-win situation in Game 6, they are favored by 3.5 points on their home court.

With the high stakes involved, Game 6 between the Nuggets and Suns promises to be an exhilarating contest, making this another exciting game to bet on.

Nikola Jokic delivered yet another remarkable triple-double performance, aided by an impressive supporting cast: Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray, and Bruce Brown.

Throughout the playoffs, Booker has elevated his game to new heights, establishing himself as one of the premier scorers in the league; he is averaging 35.9 points per game, shooting an impressive 60% from the field and 51.7% from beyond the arc.

To force a Game 7, the Suns will heavily rely on Booker's exceptional scoring ability, particularly when playing on their home court. Given his outstanding performances thus far, it is highly likely that Booker will rise to the occasion and deliver a strong showing in Game 6.

Celebrity Crushes Draft 🥵

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The guys had some solid picks here, especially in the final round 🥵. HOWEVER, they had some massive misses that need to be discussed.

We had some stunners like Ana De Armas, Scarlett Johansson, Jenna Ortega, Alexandra Daddario, Natalie Portman, and Ryan Gosling. But let's be real, Matan took the crown with the killer combo of Margot Robbie and Jennifer Aniston. That was a power move, and honestly, I'm surprised those two weren't snatched up as the first picks of the draft. It's hard to top that duo! 🙌

Stefon Diggs is The Next Antonio Brown

Plus, the guys is just a bad teammate

Stefon Diggs left the Minnesota Vikings with a reputation as a bad teammate. He was unhappy with his role in the Vikings offense and decided he was going to let it be known by skipping out on practice without letting any of his coaches know. Bad teammate.

Diggs will always be know in Minnesota for the Minnesota Miracle; however, he should be know as a cry baby that left the team because he didn’t get his way.

Okay, we can give him a break, we all have some of those days. Antonio Brown has one of those days every day 🤣.

However, Diggs fell right back into this pattern last year against the Bengals in the Divisional Round matchup.👇

When Diggs saw the opportunity to join the Bills, he viewed it as a chance for a fresh start. Unfortunately, it seems like he's falling into similar patterns once again. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate taking Chase over Diggs.

A player like this is a threat to the locker room and ruins teams from the inside. Yes, his abilities as a wide receiver are unmatched, but complaining about one of the best QBs in the league is just a horrible look.

AL & NL MVP Best Bets 2023

Shohei Ohtani, SP/DH, Los Angeles Angels (+105)

Only a historic season from Judge kept Ohtani from winning back-to-back MVP Awards. However, many believe the Angels superstar should have won, given his unique value to the team.

When healthy, Ohtani probably deserves to win this award every season. The 28-year-old is a hybrid unicorn that combines the statistics of the 2022 versions of Manny Machado and Dylan Cease into one baseball player.

It is unlikely that Ohtani will face a similar challenge in 2023 for the AL MVP, so if he can stay healthy, there is no reason to make anyone else the favorite.

Read more from Matt Williams’ NL MVP Odds & Best Bets 2023.

Mookie Betts, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (+1200)

The Los Angeles Dodgers needed Betts to shine in 2023 following the departure of Trea Turner (Phillies), Cody Bellinger (Cubs), and Justin Turner (Red Sox).

Fortunately, he is off to a good start, batting .254/.361/.468 with a 129 wRC+ and six home runs over 147 plate appearances.

Very few players are capable of getting as hot as Betts on offense and defense. The Dodgers superstar slashed .269/.340/.533 last season with 35 home runs and 12 stolen bases despite a stint on the injured list.

In a wide-open field for the NL MVP, +1200 is a fantastic value for someone with Betts’ capability to generate WAR.

Read more from Matt Williams’ AL MVP Odds & Best Bets 2023.