168: NBA Conference Finals, Mavericks offseason, Stanley Cup 2nd Round, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Mets & Yankees, Steelers hire Omar Khan as GM

In today's podcast (02:30) - The NBA Conference Finals this season have featured numerous blowout games, and John says why he feels good about the Boston Celtics' chances of going to the NBA Finals over the Miami Heat, and how the legacy of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors keeps growing. Plus, how should the Dallas Mavericks approach their offseason with a top-4 player in the NBA on their roster in Luka Doncic? (20:29) - The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs are winding down, so John breaks down the genius of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who stunningly swept the President's Trophy winner Florida Panthers, and what player is most indispensable to the Lightning dynasty. Also, which team should be trusted more in the Carolina Hurricanes-New York Rangers series currently tied at two games a piece? And the geniuses of Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon finally clash in the Western Conference Finals? Surely appears headed that way. (34:37) - The Mets and Yankees continue to take New York and MLB by storm, so how do their teams handle a recent barrage of injuries, and how evident they were in the crazy games each team played in last night? John takes a drive around the majors. (44:14) - The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets are both closing in on new head coaching hires. The Lakers are down to Kenny Atkinson, Darvin Ham, and Terry Stotts, while the Hornets will pick between Atkinson and Mike D'Antoni. Who should the Lakers hire? Who should the Hornets tab to coach? (46:17) - The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to promote vice president of football & business administration Omar Khan to be their next general manager. John explains why this was the smart and obvious hire for the Steelers as they replace two-time Super Bowl winning GM Kevin Colbert.