The 2025 NBA Playoffs kick off today with a notable representation of former Kentucky and Louisville basketball players. Eighteen athletes from Kentucky, including star players like Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, are set to make their mark in the postseason. The Cavaliers, buoyed by Mitchell's outstanding contributions, secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference, while Gilgeous-Alexander, who leads the league in scoring, aims for an MVP title. Alongside them, two former Louisville players, including Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat, will also vie for the championship. The playoffs promise intense competition as teams, including the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors, get ready for their respective matchups.