Here’s what went down Wednesday on G&A

Number 17. The Celtics wrapped us their 17^th world title last night blowing out the punchless Lakers in Boston. G&A agree the C’s are the front-runner to repeat next year. Gambo loved the way the Celtics’ fans gave it to the Lakers all last night. Ash hated KG’s rather strange, sometimes inaudible post-game. G&A discussed what types of changes the Lakers might make this summer. Both feel the Lakers will bounce back next season, especially with a healthy Andrew Bynum.

G&A caught up with the general manager of the World Champion Celtics, Danny Ainge. The former Suns’ coach said he took greater pride winning an NBA title as the GM than he ever did as a player. He conveyed it took a total team and organization effort to bring home the C’s 17^th title. Ainge also discussed the trade that turned around the face of the Celtics- getting Kevin Garnett from the Timberwolves last summer.

We were also joined by Celtic point guard Rajon Rondo. The one-time 21^st overall pick in the 2006 draft by the Suns helped the C’s beat the Lakers last night to claim another title. Rondo scored 21 points, dished out 8 assists, and grabbed 7 rebounds in the Game 6 clinching win.

No Bats. Bob Melvin said on his weekly show this afternoon that the lack of punch at the plate is the biggest problem with the slumping Dbacks. Gambo doesn’t think the D-Backs’ hitters are patient enough at the plate judging from how deep opponents’ starters have gone over the past couple weeks.

Talented Oakland A’s centerfielder and one-time prized Diamondback prospect Carlos Gonzalez joined the show. He was part of the Dan Haren trade this past off-season checks in to discuss playing for his new team against his old organization this week at Chase Field. Gonzalez’s first seven career hits were doubles.

A Tiger-less Tour. Tiger Woods announced today he is having knee surgery and is done for the 2008 season. Gambo thinks this is terrible news for the sport of golf and this will severely hurt TV numbers across the board-especially for the upcoming British Open. Ash thinks this will push the casual golf fan away until Edrick returns. He also thinks this is the time for Phil Mickelson to step up his game during Tiger’s absence.

Tomorrow: short show after matinee baseball at Chase Field.

Guests: ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler

 

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