Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Dan Majerle was targeted by Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals because Bulls’ GM lauded Majerle’s defense.

Monty Williams said he “stating facts” when point out free-throw disparity between Giannis Antetokounmpo and his team.

Players have praised Monty Williams for staying calm both after wins and losses. Williams also has stressed to his players to “smell the gym.”

Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton have learned how to bring the best out in each other, and the three showed it in the Suns’ Game 1 win.

Some league pundits believe the Lakers and Clippers would have beaten the Suns had their star players been healthy. Of course, the Suns don’t agree.

NBA had a 72-game season with games played every other day to maximize value of its TV deals and ensure a more traditional calendar for next season.

Over the years, Chris Paul’s demanding style elevated the play and expectations for those around him. It also led to tension with star teammates.

Devin Booker is just 24 and appearing in his first career playoffs. But you’d never know it based on how well he’s played.

Finally, after 16 NBA seasons, Chris Paul is headed to the Finals after the Suns dispatched the Clippers in Game 6 on Wednesday night.