Rick Carlisle scoffs at small market talk, says NBA Finals must celebrate Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers.

If you're a fan of good, old-fashioned generational warfare, this is the NBA Finals for you. That's not due to the players—despite the Oklahoma City Thunder's youthful reputation, star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is actually a year older than Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.

Rick Carlisle Responds to Backlash of NBA Finals' 'Small Market' Label originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA Finals matchup has been set with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers to determine the winner of the Larry O'Brien trophy.