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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'You saw that championship coming' — Aries Spears calls Oklahoma City Thunder's win over Pacers predictable
(Image Source - Getty Images) The 2025 NBA Finals had chaos, heartbreak, and heroics—but Aries Spears wasn't impressed. While Indiana pulled off comeback after comeback, Spears laughed them off and called the series predictable. 'Who gives a f*** about the Pacers? It's Indiana,' he snapped. His take? Only the Knicks could've made it watchable. But between Tyrese Haliburton's brilliance and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's dominance, the real story turned out way more unforgettable than expected. Indiana Pacers were never in Oklahoma City's league Aries Spears took a bold stance when he declared, "nobody is beating Oklahoma City." He firmly believed the Thunder's superiority was obvious even before the game began, even though the Pacers shocked the league with consecutive comebacks and a significant Game 1 win led by Tyrese Haliburton's key shot. Spears laughed off the Pacers, saying, "Who gives a f* about the Pacers? It's Indiana." This indicates he considered Indiana just a minor player in a series he thought was always going to end up with Oklahoma. According to the stats, the Pacers changed the game in the 2025 postseason. Indiana managed to pull off an impressive five comebacks from 15 points down—a feat that peaked with a nail-biting last-second win in Game 1. Led by coach Rick Carlisle and powered by Haliburton's talent, they took down the Knicks, Cavaliers, and even tied the Finals before Game 7. Unfortunately, everything fell apart when Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles early in the pivotal game, derailing their momentum. Aries Spears on NBA Finals: Who Gives a F*** About the Pacers? Haliburton Had Lucky Shots! (Part 4) The Thunder experienced a perfect championship storyline. They finished the regular season with an NBA-leading record of 68–14 and were powered by MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, who was awarded both the regular season and Finals MVP, finishing as the top scorer with 32.7 points per game. With contributions from Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Alex Caruso, OKC took the reins — especially after Haliburton's injury, which clearly shifted the momentum in their favor. Spears went beyond Indiana's firing—he said the NBA really missed out by not featuring the New York Knicks in the Finals. He envisioned the epic battle between Knicks supporters, the buzz of Madison Square Garden, and cultural figures like Spike Lee, referring to it as "the Cinderella story" that the Finals truly needed. Also Read: Boston Celtics trade Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday as Jaylen Brown rumors swirl louder than ever Oklahoma City's win was anticipated, Indiana had a supporting role, and the Knicks would've created the suspense. Still, the 2025 Finals turned out to be far from tedious. The Pacers' extraordinary comebacks, Haliburton's standout moments and painful injury, plus SGA's legendary MVP showing transformed this series into one of the most iconic in NBA history. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"One is good and the other is hot garbage" - Aries Spears feels Angel's desire to improve off-court image has brought her levels below Caitlin on the court
There's no denying that the budding rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark has sparked a seismic shift in how fans perceive the WNBA. In many ways, it has driven ratings to record highs, with narratives forming around a black star clashing with a white sensation, drawing parallels to the legendary rivalry of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird of the 1980s. Fans, too, have taken sides, often through a racial lens. However, comedian Aries Spears has recently urged people to stop framing this rivalry around race, insisting such deeply rooted issues should not be trivialized for the sake of sports hype. Advertisement "I wanna address this whole Caitlin Clark/Angel Reese thing. Black people? I love you, but for the love of God, knock it the f***k off. Stop making it about race," Aries said. "Respect the Black Queen. Stop going after our sister.' This is not about race. Let's save the race card for when we really need it." Aries calls Reese "hot garbage" compared to Clark Angel led the nation in scoring during her junior year at LSU and was expected to be a fierce scorer in the paint. However, as she transitioned into the WNBA, Reese's offensive flaws became evident. She averaged 13.6 points on 39.1 percent shooting from the field, so speculations grew that the LSU product is only concerned about registering double-doubles for the statistical sake rather than developing her overall scoring arsenal. Advertisement In contrast, Clark, who led the nation in scoring in each of her four seasons of collegiate basketball and most notably averaged 31.6 points per game during her senior year at Iowa, made a smoother transition to the big stage. CC averaged 19.2 points on 41.7 percent shooting from the field, along with 8.4 assists per game, to win the Rookie of the Year award and a place in the All-WNBA First Team. Thus, for Spears, it is clear that "Ponytail Pete" is more interested in enhancing her game, whereas hyped stars like Angel appear more caught up in branding and image. Furthermore, the 50-year-old sounded certain that for the Chicago Sky forward, her need to present herself as a larger-than-life figure has hampered her ability to be kept in the same tier as Clark. "This isn't about race, this is about ball, who's good, and who's not," Aries continued. "This is about — one is good, and the other is hot garbage. Caitlin Clark is bananas; Angel Reese is garbage. Maybe if she cared about putting more time in the gym instead of being a runway model and cute, we wouldn't have this conversation." Related: "I just got tired of hearing it and just thought it was best for me to move on" - Patrick Ewing admits he regrets leaving the Knicks out of spite Angel needs to let her work to do the talking From day one, "Bayou Barbie" has embraced bold fashion and an outspoken confidence. While that has brought attention, it hasn't yet translated to dominance on the hardwood, especially when compared to others in her draft class. Meanwhile, Clark has let her game speak, absorbing criticism while continuing to elevate her team and the league. Advertisement If Reese wants fans to side with her in this rivalry, she needs to give them a reason to believe in her on-court potential rather than her charm off it. So, for Angel, leading her team into the playoffs, improving her game, and becoming a reliable leader should be of the utmost importance if she wants to be mentioned in the same breath as Caitlin. Related: "It's not about black and white" - Stephen A. dives into the drama around the Caitlin-Angel confrontation
