ESPN NBA Analyst Jeff Van Gundy tells Rich why the Golden State Warriors have proved him wrong on his original stance that the Boston Celtics were the better team at the start of the NBA Finals, why the Celtics’ constant chirping at the refs is not helping their cause, why flopping is still an issue in the NBA despite

NBA guru Jeff Van Gundy stops by to break down both the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Van Gundy talks to Dan about the NBA playoffs. Jeff says that Steve Kerr has always been clear on the availability of Ben Simmons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Van Gundy talks to Dan about the Lakers' chances to make the playoffs. Jeff says the Lakers had to have known about Russell Westbrook before they brought him in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jeff Van Gundy tells Dan that after LeBron James has played 10 games back from injury, then we should know if the Lakers are going to be good, or great. Jeff says Russell Westbrook will probably not change at this point in his career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this hour of The Dan Patrick Show, an old friend and colleague of Dan's calls in for an impromptu sports chat. Later, ESPN NBA color commentator and analyst Jeff Van Gundy joins the show to discuss the latest story lines emerging from the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet