2001 NBA Finals
Type: Event
As of November 2026, 2001 NBA Finals has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ryen Russillo Show (Jan 2026). Cited as an example of a Finals appearance that carries outsized legacy weight despite little chance versus the Lakers.
The 2001 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2000–01 season, and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. The defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers took on the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers for the championship, with the Lakers holding home-court advantage via the better record against the opposite conference tiebreaker in a best-of-seven format. After losing the first game at home, the Lakers
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on The Ryen Russillo Show |
| Type | Sports championship event |
Who talks about 2001 NBA Finals on podcasts?
Ryen Russillo brought up 2001 NBA Finals; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The Ryen Russillo Show.
- 10 GOOD MINUTES: Are the Lakers Just Not That Good? Plus Mailbag Questions! on The Ryen Russillo Show (Jan 2026) — Ryen Russillo
What is 2001 NBA Finals mentioned alongside?
2001 NBA Finals is most often mentioned alongside Brooklyn Nets, NBA and Michael De Luca.
Mentioned together: Brooklyn Nets, NBA, Michael De Luca, Las Vegas, Emma Chamberlain, Panpsychism, Free Will, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz