2024 NBA Season

[justspare]

This Lakers team is sooo black and white. Dudes won against rockets like its nobodies business and destroyed a team that almost beat golden state warriors last year on conference finals (and just beat them again last night) and now they have lost to pelicans without Anthony Davis.

I mean Lebron was playing as well, dude played 38 minutes at age 35 (or 34?) and had 27 points with 12 assists and 7 rebounds but it was not enough. Lakers are doing alright on offense now, they are not that bad but they really really need to step up their defense, its really not even remotely good enough to make it to playoffs let alone do something there.

I know they are not good enough to do anything but they honestly need to at least make the playoffs, Lebron can't afford missing playoffs in his career for a GOAT discussion, one miss of playoffs and he is out of the GOAT discussions.

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[Indamuck]

This Lakers team is sooo black and white. Dudes won against rockets like its nobodies business and destroyed a team that almost beat golden state warriors last year on conference finals (and just beat them again last night) and now they have lost to pelicans without Anthony Davis.

I mean Lebron was playing as well, dude played 38 minutes at age 35 (or 34?) and had 27 points with 12 assists and 7 rebounds but it was not enough. Lakers are doing alright on offense now, they are not that bad but they really really need to step up their defense, its really not even remotely good enough to make it to playoffs let alone do something there.

I know they are not good enough to do anything but they honestly need to at least make the playoffs, Lebron can't afford missing playoffs in his career for a GOAT discussion, one miss of playoffs and he is out of the GOAT discussions.

One year of not making the playoffs won't effect Lebron's all time ranking.  Lebron is already top 3 without a doubt and many people put him above Jordan already.  Most experts say Kareem, Michael, and Lebron are the top 3.

[Theb]

I know they are not good enough to do anything but they honestly need to at least make the playoffs, Lebron can't afford missing playoffs in his career for a GOAT discussion, one miss of playoffs and he is out of the GOAT discussions.

I don't think that even the most biased sports analyst/commentator would point out in "GOAT discussions" the one missed playoffs of Lebron James (if that happened this season) as it could easily be rebutted by mentioning that he is the only active player to date to appear in 8 consecutive NBA finals. It's just one missed playoffs it doesn't end his career in that way we all know that Lebron didn't expect to have the best Lakers team possible this season as he knows himself that the upcoming free agency period will be his best chance to recruit stars to sign up with the Lakers which will put them up to one of the best NBA teams to possibly win the championship.

[Oasisman]

I know they are not good enough to do anything but they honestly need to at least make the playoffs, Lebron can't afford missing playoffs in his career for a GOAT discussion, one miss of playoffs and he is out of the GOAT discussions.

I don't think that even the most biased sports analyst/commentator would point out in "GOAT discussions" the one missed playoffs of Lebron James (if that happened this season) as it could easily be rebutted by mentioning that he is the only active player to date to appear in 8 consecutive NBA finals. It's just one missed playoffs it doesn't end his career in that way we all know that Lebron didn't expect to have the best Lakers team possible this season as he knows himself that the upcoming free agency period will be his best chance to recruit stars to sign up with the Lakers which will put them up to one of the best NBA teams to possibly win the championship.

Well said, Lebron will always be on the goat discussions no matter if he will miss the playoffs this season. The combination of his talent, size, strength, speed, and leadership is a tough act to follow. One missed playoffs doesnt hinder that discussion.
Anyway, the Lakers are still in a rebuilding phase. Magic and their management were too smart not to trade the young guys, theres enough space for the superstars to sign next season.

[Distinctin]

How come no one is talking about the New York Knicks today.

Finally they have their first home win since 12/1/2018, and not only that, they beat the Spurs which is known as a good team and dominated them in the entire game. Things are getting better on the Knicks, the trade was good, they have new players that really stepped up.

Final score - Spurs 118 - New york Knicks 130

[Reid]

I woudn't be surprised in James Harden will win the MVP again this year. As you have said, he is putting a lot of works and his numbers are way about the rest.

I don't know though, but it looks like Houston hasn't forgot last year conference finals that's why when they face Golden State they're usually pump up and wanting to prove something. Good win for them.

Westbrook was so underrated this season, he is putting tripple double and his team is winning now.
If I would choose the one to be an MVP, I might choose Westbrook because he is stepping up now and he has turn the OKC to be one of the best team in the League.

Ohhh someone sees him.
Yes he had been a dominant player even from the start or when he was left by Durant. He can carry the team, he just needs role players behind him.

He might be under rated because people are looking at basketball now in a differenr way. Like the Curry and James Harden thing.
Three pointers had been more dominant in the eyes of the fans. They love to see it and NBA management knows that. The reason behind the sensitivity of officials when they are firing and after the shot. e.g. Harden.

I still prefer those Westbrook players. Sorry for me being old school.
I am more of a Jason Kidd fan.

[Jating]

How come no one is talking about the New York Knicks today.

Finally they have their first home win since 12/1/2018, and not only that, they beat the Spurs which is known as a good team and dominated them in the entire game. Things are getting better on the Knicks, the trade was good, they have new players that really stepped up.

Final score - Spurs 118 - New york Knicks 130

Imagine that losing streak, 18 games, damn, They're glad it's over though.

Even Samuel L. Jackson mentioned it in the Oscars,  . And what do you know? Long Time NY fans Spike Lee won as well in the Oscars, so it's dual celebration.

Damyean Dotson lead the NY team with 27 points, with eight three point shot.

[Japinat]

How come no one is talking about the New York Knicks today.

Finally they have their first home win since 12/1/2018, and not only that, they beat the Spurs which is known as a good team and dominated them in the entire game. Things are getting better on the Knicks, the trade was good, they have new players that really stepped up.

Final score - Spurs 118 - New york Knicks 130

Imagine that losing streak, 18 games, damn, They're glad it's over though.

Even Samuel L. Jackson mentioned it in the Oscars,  . And what do you know? Long Time NY fans Spike Lee won as well in the Oscars, so it's dual celebration.

Damyean Dotson lead the NY team with 27 points, with eight three point shot.

I'm not familiar with his name, probably a Rookie.

I'm pretty impressed by his performance, upon looking at the stats of the game, I found out that he had 8-13 in 3 points shooting.
Probably that shooting gave them a comfortable lead that the spurs weren't able to rally to.

[kenzawak]

Lebron is already top 3 without a doubt and many people put him above Jordan already.

Well they're idiots then.  
Jordan is by far the best player ever. You may not have seen him play but there was never anyone to dominate the game the way he did and he did it against much better opposition than there is today (players like Magic, Bird, Barkley, Malone, Thomas...)
And don't give me the "he had better team" excuse, he made the team.

[Naida_BR]

Lebron is already top 3 without a doubt and many people put him above Jordan already.

Well they're idiots then.  
Jordan is by far the best player ever. You may not have seen him play but there was never anyone to dominate the game the way he did and he did it against much better opposition than there is today (players like Magic, Bird, Barkley, Malone, Thomas...)
And don't give me the "he had better team" excuse, he made the team.

There is a huge difference in the playstyle that Jordan used to play and in which Lebron James plays right now. Opinions may differ on the way that they like to see basketball been played. I don't blame any of my counterparts and I respect if they believe so. For me, they are both great players that have given us amazing times in the NBA.

[kenzawak]

Lebron is already top 3 without a doubt and many people put him above Jordan already.

Well they're idiots then.  
Jordan is by far the best player ever. You may not have seen him play but there was never anyone to dominate the game the way he did and he did it against much better opposition than there is today (players like Magic, Bird, Barkley, Malone, Thomas...)
And don't give me the "he had better team" excuse, he made the team.

There is a huge difference in the playstyle that Jordan used to play and in which Lebron James plays right now. Opinions may differ on the way that they like to see basketball been played. I don't blame any of my counterparts and I respect if they believe so. For me, they are both great players that have given us amazing times in the NBA.

People who can talk are the ones who were there to see both of them play and get a feel to how much they brought to the game at the time they played it.
I was a teen when Jordan played (I even saw the first Dream Team play in Barcelona), his popularity was twice the one of Lebron today. We didn't wonder if he was better than Magic like you did with Lebron and Kobe.
We didn't wonder about what the Bulls would do, we knew they'd win.
Jordan was way above the others. He was incomparable then, he is incomparable now.

[NavI_027]

There is a huge difference in the playstyle that Jordan used to play and in which Lebron James plays right now. Opinions may differ on the way that they like to see basketball been played. I don't blame any of my counterparts and I respect if they believe so. For me, they are both great players that have given us amazing times in the NBA.

his popularity was twice the one of Lebron today.

Whether you are a Jordan fan or not, that was a fact . One of the proofs is that his name never fades in the basketball industry until now. Every famous all star players of this generation are still compared to him as if he is the standard to be followed lol. Oh! I forgot, he is the only player who got a very own shoe brand, that one definitely speaks a lot.

[rhomelmabini]

There is a huge difference in the playstyle that Jordan used to play and in which Lebron James plays right now. Opinions may differ on the way that they like to see basketball been played. I don't blame any of my counterparts and I respect if they believe so. For me, they are both great players that have given us amazing times in the NBA.

his popularity was twice the one of Lebron today.

Whether you are a Jordan fan or not, that was a fact . One of the proofs is that his name never fades in the basketball industry until now. Every famous all star players of this generation are still compared to him as if he is the standard to be followed lol. Oh! I forgot, he is the only player who got a very own shoe brand, that one definitely speaks a lot.

If we are talking about GOATs here then there are more way from past seasons of Jordan has overcome it, you name it, Russel, Chamberlain, Bird, West and many more.

Oh! I forgot, he is the only player who got a very own shoe brand, that one definitely speaks a lot.

In the Philippines candidates have their own brands too once election is nearing.

[kenzawak]

Whether you are a Jordan fan or not, that was a fact .

And I'm not even a fan. I heard too many bad things about the guy.
But before every season started, you knew a few things :
-the Bulls would win the title
-Jordan would be the top scorer
-he would be the Finals MVP
-and unless some other team performed great and the jury felt that for once, someone else should get the award, he would be MVP of the season

Nowadays, unthinkable. Kobe, Lebron ? LOOOL

[Fredomago]

There is a huge difference in the playstyle that Jordan used to play and in which Lebron James plays right now. Opinions may differ on the way that they like to see basketball been played. I don't blame any of my counterparts and I respect if they believe so. For me, they are both great players that have given us amazing times in the NBA.

his popularity was twice the one of Lebron today.

Whether you are a Jordan fan or not, that was a fact . One of the proofs is that his name never fades in the basketball industry until now. Every famous all star players of this generation are still compared to him as if he is the standard to be followed lol. Oh! I forgot, he is the only player who got a very own shoe brand, that one definitely speaks a lot.

That's how he's been separated with those who so called superstars of their generations, Jordan is the standard and everyone who's making its own name
from this league will definitely compared to him no matter how good the player was, MJ is the most successful NBA star of all stars inside this sports and like what you have said, he's shoes will always be there to remind us how great he contribute form this association,.

[gabmen]

There is a huge difference in the playstyle that Jordan used to play and in which Lebron James plays right now. Opinions may differ on the way that they like to see basketball been played. I don't blame any of my counterparts and I respect if they believe so. For me, they are both great players that have given us amazing times in the NBA.

his popularity was twice the one of Lebron today.

Whether you are a Jordan fan or not, that was a fact . One of the proofs is that his name never fades in the basketball industry until now. Every famous all star players of this generation are still compared to him as if he is the standard to be followed lol. Oh! I forgot, he is the only player who got a very own shoe brand, that one definitely speaks a lot.

Well one thing is that jordan's plays and basketball thinking is adapted to his generation. That's why you really can't compare. Yeah the nba probably was tougher back then and that's why mj had to adapt and he was really the best in that time. Take lbj to that era and for sure we'll see a different lebron from what we're seeing now. Comparisons are useless if they're not on the same playing field.

[hulla]

Whether you are a Jordan fan or not, that was a fact .

And I'm not even a fan. I heard too many bad things about the guy.
But before every season started, you knew a few things :
-the Bulls would win the title
-Jordan would be the top scorer
-he would be the Finals MVP
-and unless some other team performed great and the jury felt that for once, someone else should get the award, he would be MVP of the season

Nowadays, unthinkable. Kobe, Lebron ? LOOOL

I also supported what NavI said base on the level of Jordan experience in terms of playing, his record and accomplishments. But, there something I'm not quite understand concern your statement. Are you saying Jordan does not worth the accomplishment and titles giving to him?

[kenzawak]

Are you saying Jordan does not worth the accomplishment and titles giving to him?

No I'm saying he's the best basketball player of all times and by far. Comparing him to anyone else is absurd.
He may even be the greatest athlete of all times.

[GregH37]

Spurs lost again, first it was to spurs now its against Knicks, I think Fizzdale is still trying to get revenge of that "they rook us" game and always pushes his players to max when playing against Spurs. Do you guys think this could be the first season ever Spurs miss the playoffs in over 20 years? It looked like that last year as well but it turned out not the case at the last moments.

Lakers, Spurs, Kings all trying to hold a spot there. Jazz, Clippers, Spurs all tied together right now and Kings and Lakers are right behind them, it will definitely be a rivalry for sure. Lakers should supposedly start to win a lot of games with Lebron playing his hardest to get there and Clippers should start to drop because they seem to be going with the tanking now (a bit late) but all other spots are up for grabs apparently.

[morvillz7z]

I think Fizzdale is still trying to get revenge of that "they rook us" game and always pushes his players to max when playing against Spurs.

Interesting way to look at that heh, he was so fucking mad with the refs not giving them foul calls Spurs were getting, was definitely a presser to remember.

Clippers should start to drop because they seem to be going with the tanking now (a bit late)

I agree, Clippers will sooner or later drop out of the playoff race, not because they want to tank, but for the simple reason that if they make it, they lose their draft pick that goes to Celtics, if they don't, they get to keep it.

Lakers should supposedly start to win a lot of games

Lakers should start playing defense for a change, otherwise, I don't see them stand a chance making the playoffs. Not with a 25th ranked defense and having the 4th hardest remaining schedule.