The Western Conference finals have started (Golden State leads the series 1-0), and the Eastern Conference finals are set. And a look at rosters for the four teams reveals that former Xavier star David West of the Golden State Warriors is the only player with a known local connection. But the Eastern Conference teams have ties to Greater Cincinnati. Here's a look:
Cleveland Cavaliers
Local connection: Assistant coach (since 2014) James Posey starred at Xavier
Boston Celtics
Local connection: Former Moeller High School basketball star Alex Barlow is the team's video assistant (since 2015)
Former University of Kentucky standout Walter McCarty is an assistant coach (since 2013)
Golden State Warriors
Local connection: Forward David West, a former Xavier star, is in his first season with the team
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