NBA Monday Social: Recapping the first episode from the final season of Game of Zones
By Alex Mcewen
Game of Zones, season eight, episode one; focuses on Dwyane Wade joining the media, and the level of easter eggs hit an all-time high.
It has often been said all great things must come to an end. This spring the ABC all-time classic Modern Family came to an epic conclusion on April 8, 2020. Last spring the HBO cult classic Game of Thrones came to a flaming close on May 19, 2019.
Now, the latter shows hit parody, Game of Zones (courtesy of Bleacher Report) has also embarked on the dreaded final season. The first of the final episodes highlighted former Heat guard Dwyane Wade joining the media.
Check the episode out yourself below:
Can confirm, fans are unhappy with the decision to end the series
I can see this
More than any other NBA player, MJ has that effect https://t.co/uwQ1IzxfHz
— NBABeau (@NBABeau) May 4, 2020
This hits hard
#Lakers. Tonight’s #LastDance dedicated to #Kobe! Unlike #MJ. Kobe will remain Young FOREVER!#RIPMAMBA
— Dr. Robert Klapper (@DrRobertKlapper) May 4, 2020
So disrespectful and savage
Kawhi was cold for this 💀 pic.twitter.com/vgz2VvfbXI
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 3, 2020
#Hist0ry
Westbrook’s MVP season was so ridiculous.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 3, 2020
🔳No. 1 PTS
🔳No. 1 “clutch” PTS
🔳No. 1 PER
🔳No. 2 AST
🔳No. 8 MIN
🔳No. 8 REB
🔳Played 81 games
🔳18 40-point games
🔳50+ PTS four times
🔳42 triple-doubles (record)
🔳1st trip-dub average since Oscar
🔳Made the playoffs when KD left pic.twitter.com/mzDNiqBoEh
More love for the Brodie
It warms my heart to see literally EVERY teammate of Russell’s had, say he’s the best teammate (besides the two who have issues w everyone - everywhere they are)
— Boomer Sooner (@mynameis_kaylee) April 30, 2020
Good question, Rachel
On this date...the Bucks won their only title. In fact, they've only even been back to the Finals one other time in the past 48 YEARS. That was projected to change this spring, but if this season is canceled, will they have missed their window? pic.twitter.com/YgJlntKfyx
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) May 1, 2020
Way to go, Jaylen
Happy for Jalen Brown's success, but no teacher should ever say that to a student. Straight up unacceptable https://t.co/ItM2Otspgb
— Steve Martinez (@SMartinez207) April 30, 2020
Showing a little love to basketball reference
Can't wait till next Sunday for more #TheLastDance? Head to our site and check out our comprehensive viewers guide https://t.co/4CEgrN3m2C
— Basketball Reference (@bball_ref) May 1, 2020
Yes, there is a reference (no pun intended) to the site in the latest Game of Zones episode.
Cool story, Vincent
Funny story: Dennis Rodman told his tailor in Detroit, days before he was traded that he didn’t want to be traded, that he loved Detroit.
— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) April 27, 2020
The tailor? My dad
I miss A-Mo TV
Bron like ‘WHOA WHOA WHOA, CANCEL WHAT? MY TEAM WAS WINNING’ lol salute
— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) April 30, 2020
What a fun question, do you know the answer?
Without looking, who does Steph Curry currently rank one spot behind on the career assists list?
— NBABeau (@NBABeau) May 4, 2020
It’s important to be humble. Also, mad respect for IT
My name ain’t in there 🤷🏽♂️... but his is https://t.co/agYzLwbsSN
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) May 4, 2020
Give it up, to the original IT
Reliving a little history
Youngest MVP in NBA history, nine years ago today 🌹
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 3, 2020
D-Rose put on for Chicago.
(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/BqQbYM68QZ
We Believe
W E B E L I E V E
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 3, 2020
13 years ago today, Golden State pulled off an all-time upset over the 67-15 Mavs in the first round.
Dubs were a +1200 series underdog @br_betting
(via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/nOgfpy9EBZ
Well this is awkward
https://twitter.com/NickSwagyPYoung/status/1256338602696400896?s=20
Happy B-Day, PG
Happy 30th Birthday, @Yg_Trece
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 2, 2020
PG13's resume is among the best in the league:
2012-13 Most Improved Player
Olympic gold-medalist
6x All-Star
4x All-Defensive Team
4x All-NBA third team
2018-19 All-NBA first team
2018-19 steals leader
MVP/Finals in his future? 🎁 pic.twitter.com/mJgOascdDX
Not everyone has a dog in the fight
I don't have an NBA squad I root for unequivocally. The closest I've ever gotten was the 2011 Mavs.
— Paul Don't Lie (@PaulHeadleyNBA) May 2, 2020
The most fun I've had following a playoff run in 20 years.
Yes.
90% of the time, the “player from X era versus player from Y era” debate is just a proxy argument for “my generation is better than yours” https://t.co/1GT4Tzxzz5
— Matt Ravis (@mattravis) May 2, 2020
Epic artwork below
Different animal, same beast. pic.twitter.com/U43lWf1153
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 3, 2020
Yes, Thunder fans have been spoiled. We have also been very lucky
It's really amazing what we've gotten to experience as Thunder fans.
— Stephen Dolan (@SteveThunderfan) May 2, 2020
There's probably only a handful of teams that could beat that, and we've only existed for a little over a decade.#ThunderUp #InPrestiWeTrust https://t.co/B9HqezO8jB
Haters gonna hate
I love how much people hate that the Raptors became NBA champions
— Vivek Jacob (@vivekmjacob) May 2, 2020
Yup, Yup, Yup, Yup!
the Adidas executives who passed up on Michael Jordan pic.twitter.com/wTeqOy2qOa
— Isaac K. Lee (@IsaacKLee) May 4, 2020
So this is where we are, *palms face
Double standards exist everywhere
If people get so angry at Isiah Thomas abt not shaking MJ’s hand, lets hold the same heat for Larry. pic.twitter.com/LY0tXNvK4C
— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) April 30, 2020
Oh the memories
O.G. ANUNOBY TIES THE GAME‼️
— NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2020
His 3rd triple of the 4th knots Game 3 at 103-103 with 8.0 seconds remaining on #NBATogetherLive! pic.twitter.com/DYZO6ilDPL
How did nobody come up with LeBronto before now?
In Game 2 of the 2018 semis, LBJ turned Toronto into “LeBronto”
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 30, 2020
👑 43 PTS
👑 14 AST
👑 19/28 FG
King was testing out new moves in the fourth pic.twitter.com/2KWkOa15IB
Dwyane Wade’s daughter gives that face…
A hero’s high note
We applaud and are proud in supporting our heroes who go out so that we can stay in.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 30, 2020
We thank them for supporting all of us. #ConnectedTogether pic.twitter.com/tynMxytlBU
Superheros are fun to watch on TV and in film. However, in reality, true heroes do not wear capes they wear scrubs, but they definitely still wear masks. Warner Media put together this touching tribute that deserves a view, or two.
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This week, I leave you with this, as many states and cities have already begun, while others follow suit with a path to re-open. Please continue to stay home, stay safe, and fight the good fight together!