The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat kick off their Eastern Conference Finals matchup on Wednesday night. On Wednesday’s Felger and Mazz, the guys ranked who they thought were the top 5 players in the series.
Felger Top 5 players
#1 Jayson Tatum
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 14: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates as he is taken out against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 14, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
#2 Jaylen Brown
May 7, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after making a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter of game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
#3 Jimmy Butler
MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 24: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat reacts during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 24, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
#4 Robert Williams
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 02: Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on February 02, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
#5 Malcolm Brogdon
Jan 26, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) shoots the ball over New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during overtime at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Mazz's Top 5 Players
#1 Jayson Tatum
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 21: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics walks off the court in the final seconds of their 130-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 21, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
#2 Jaylen Brown
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 21: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics stands on the court during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 21, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
#3 Jimmy Butler
May 11, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) scores against Boston Celtics guard Carsen Edwards (4) in the first quarter at TD Garden.
#4 Malcolm Brogdon
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 23: Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Boston Celtics attempts a layup while being guarded by Daniel Theis #27 of the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 23, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
#5 Bam Adebayo
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 29: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat against the Boston Celtics during game seven of the Eastern Conference Final at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
J-Stew's Top 5 Players
#1 Jayson Tatum
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 110-107. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
#2 Jimmy Butler
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 21: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics in the second quarter in Game Three of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 21, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
#3 Jaylen Brown
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 14: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with fans against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter in game seven of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 14, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
#4 Al Horford
MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 09: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtic defends Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter of game five of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 09, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
#5 Malcolm Brogdon
Apr 5, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) reacts after his three point basket with center Robert Williams III (44) against the Toronto Raptors in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
