2024 NBA Season

[xLays]

(rondo probably circled this on the calendar as "lets kick CP3's ass" game as well).

This!!! 
I have that thoughts since I watched that clip where Rondo was mistaken for CP3 while buying shoes.
(sorry I dont have the link anymore and I cannot see it even while digging) 
He got really mad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7nVSl1jCzU.

I think the fans is just trolling Rondo, but you can look at his response. 

CP3 got his revenge against the Houston Rockets and now Rondo got his own. What a nice rivalry. They make entertainment better.

Love the rivalry between the two, Lol. I don't know where the beef started but it looks like personal though. 

Only NBA fans can only relate to that video. The video is already viral a week ago but the sense still there. 

It's started the Rondo CP3 rivalry here: https://www.facebook.com/kamotebasketball/videos/302163320449019/

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[freedomgo]

(rondo probably circled this on the calendar as "lets kick CP3's ass" game as well).

This!!! 
I have that thoughts since I watched that clip where Rondo was mistaken for CP3 while buying shoes.
(sorry I dont have the link anymore and I cannot see it even while digging) 
He got really mad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7nVSl1jCzU.

I think the fans is just trolling Rondo, but you can look at his response. 

CP3 got his revenge against the Houston Rockets and now Rondo got his own. What a nice rivalry. They make entertainment better.

Love the rivalry between the two, Lol. I don't know where the beef started but it looks like personal though. 

Only NBA fans can only relate to that video. The video is already viral a week ago but the sense still there. 

It's started the Rondo CP3 rivalry here: https://www.facebook.com/kamotebasketball/videos/302163320449019/

They were suspended that time, I think CP3, Rondo, and Ingram were all suspended for a number of games,.. actually it's always fun to watch fight games in NBA,.. I also remember Ron Artest fights.

[Golftech]

Well, that's what Rondo is. He can get the team ahead by commanding them and also giving them some flash passes.

Maybe it's time for them to experiment to put Rondo in the starting line up and be the PG instead of James, do you think that would work?

Though it's good to see him play as starter and command the floor but there's still no doubt that LeBron will keep asking for the ball and create his
own strategy. This is how superstar being respected by his teammates because even there's a design play it can easily outdone by the team's star.
I wish also to see Rondo to manage his teammates as there's no problem between him and AD they've played together at New Orleans, they can
find each other in anyhow.

[Captain Corporate]

 I think the reason why Rondo and CP3 doesn't like each other is not that troll video, I mean I have never seen it before and thats funny but thats probably not it.

 CP3 and Rondo had a huge fight last year  ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCCfF3J_BkA so they have hated each other for a while now. CP3 is probably still hates Rondo for that but Rondo is kind of the guy who will watch what you do every single day, get your pattern, makes sure you do everything you do and than get you for it all ready with a plan. Nice game tho, had fun watching even without lebron and AD.

[rhomelmabini]

Maybe it's time for them to experiment to put Rondo in the starting line up and be the PG instead of James, do you think that would work?

Might be a good experiment too then LeBron makes the SG replacing Avery Bradley from Day-to-day starting line up or even McGee as I think AD can guard the post that better. Rondo is still effective and can do both offense and defense, I guess they should give it a try.

 I think the reason why Rondo and CP3 doesn't like each other is not that troll video, I mean I have never seen it before and thats funny but thats probably not it.

 CP3 and Rondo had a huge fight last year  ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCCfF3J_BkA so they have hated each other for a while now. CP3 is probably still hates Rondo for that but Rondo is kind of the guy who will watch what you do every single day, get your pattern, makes sure you do everything you do and than get you for it all ready with a plan. Nice game tho, had fun watching even without lebron and AD.

I think that might be the case, spitting on you doesn't sound nice though, CP3 still remember that. The funny think there is, is that Howard gives the powder throw because of James absence.

[carlfebz2]

To be honest, I really think that Lakers would go down at Chesapeake arena. Yet they managed to get the W off that game. OKC has a lineup that is complete and they even managed to defeat the Houston Rockets. And on the other hand, Lakers isn't complete on the absence of Anthony Davis. But at least, Kuzma did a great way to help the team to victory. Got his career high this season in score. I'm kinda wondering if the Lakers will still consider trading him. I think it's not really worth it. Kuz is a player that could give you overall stats.

Right, I was impressed by Kuzma is this game, one on one, outside 3's, floater. Maybe his name has pop up as potential in the trading that's why he is showing the Lakers management what they are about to lose if they decided to let him go.

Rondo take care and the general in the first quarter and that's what it takes for them to get a huge lead and never give it back. Although OKC try to rally, but it was not enough.

It wont really be worth it and they would definitely waste up a good player like Kuzma with soo much potential to be a much more better player
if he would given more playtime.He at least prove out that he's capable on good plays.If I were on Lakers management I would really have that second thought on trading up this player but rather they should more polish this guy yet this would be a good contributor for a more stronger Lakers team.About on talks about making Rondo replacing LBJ position? I don't think they would consider it out.

[stadus]

To be honest, I really think that Lakers would go down at Chesapeake arena. Yet they managed to get the W off that game. OKC has a lineup that is complete and they even managed to defeat the Houston Rockets. And on the other hand, Lakers isn't complete on the absence of Anthony Davis. But at least, Kuzma did a great way to help the team to victory. Got his career high this season in score. I'm kinda wondering if the Lakers will still consider trading him. I think it's not really worth it. Kuz is a player that could give you overall stats.

Right, I was impressed by Kuzma is this game, one on one, outside 3's, floater. Maybe his name has pop up as potential in the trading that's why he is showing the Lakers management what they are about to lose if they decided to let him go.

Rondo take care and the general in the first quarter and that's what it takes for them to get a huge lead and never give it back. Although OKC try to rally, but it was not enough.

It wont really be worth it and they would definitely waste up a good player like Kuzma with soo much potential to be a much more better player
if he would given more playtime.He at least prove out that he's capable on good plays.If I were on Lakers management I would really have that second thought on trading up this player but rather they should more polish this guy yet this would be a good contributor for a more stronger Lakers team.About on talks about making Rondo replacing LBJ position? I don't think they would consider it out.

Lakers would not trade a good player for a shitty player and not all good players really fit in the team and we know nothing is permanent because even CP3 were traded in OKC. It's rumored that Kuzma will be traded to Bogdan Bogdanovic which I think a good player that could provide some kind of offense they need for the Lakers.  https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/1/12/21062572/lakers-news-kyle-kuzma-trade-rumors-hot-scoring-streak-shooting-stats

[harizen]

Maybe it's time for them to experiment to put Rondo in the starting line up and be the PG instead of James, do you think that would work?

It's not that I disagree with that idea but for me "experimenting" shouldn't be included in Lakers' vocabulary right now. No need to change or modified the current phase as they aren't even struggling. The current system is good and their current record is the best proof for that.

Experimenting can only be considered by a certain team if there are inconsistencies in every game or sort of chemistry problem which are not the issue now with the Lakers.

No doubt, if only he has a reliable teammates that's hungry for a championship and not for personal records, he will surely have his own ring too.

It's not because of Chris Paul's teammates pursuing a personal record nor hungry for the championship etc. that's why he doesn't have a ring.

a) During his prime in New Orleans Hornets, he is the only gunner on that team. Hornets didn't find a way to build a better team with Chris Paul. In other words, poor catching a big fish or reliable role player in Paul's whole tenure.

b) In Los Angeles Clippers, he has some reliable teammates and hungry for championships. It's just that they faced other dominants teams in the Western Conference playoffs e.g San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunders, Houston Rockets. And during his Houston Rockets tenure, we all know that Golden State Warriors is owning every team in the NBA and eliminates Rockets twice in a row in the playoffs.

I'm not closing the book for Chris Paul but I do hope he will have one before he retires. Don't want to see him be included to those players who have a good career-run overall but didn't able to win a championship.

[FlightyPouch]

They were suspended that time, I think CP3, Rondo, and Ingram were all suspended for a number of games,.. actually it's always fun to watch fight games in NBA,.. I also remember Ron Artest fights.

Well, we are the same. Not because I love when they are fighting but it just shows how professionals also lose their temper every now and then. In terms of Metta World Peace, well, his fight with the Detroit Pistons is the most popular and to be honest, that is the best since fans also joined in.

[Sanitough]

They were suspended that time, I think CP3, Rondo, and Ingram were all suspended for a number of games,.. actually it's always fun to watch fight games in NBA,.. I also remember Ron Artest fights.

Well, we are the same. Not because I love when they are fighting but it just shows how professionals also lose their temper every now and then. In terms of Metta World Peace, well, his fight with the Detroit Pistons is the most popular and to be honest, that is the best since fans also joined in.

I saw that, I think that was a brawl,.. I don't like that.

but I like this - World Peace elbows James Harden HD.. harden took a shot from him.

[bamboylee]

Well, that's what Rondo is. He can get the team ahead by commanding them and also giving them some flash passes.

Maybe it's time for them to experiment to put Rondo in the starting line up and be the PG instead of James, do you think that would work?

That could work but why would they change a working system right now? Lebron is actually excellent executing the plays for Lakers as PG. And Rondo is also best for now coming off the bench as substitute PG.

I'm not closing the book for Chris Paul but I do hope he will have one before he retires. Don't want to see him be included to those players who have a good career-run overall but didn't able to win a championship.

At least he had proven himself even without the ring and he got a heck a lot of money out of it. It will be hard for him to land a Championship contender team after his contract expires.

[Reid]

Maybe it's time for them to experiment to put Rondo in the starting line up and be the PG instead of James, do you think that would work?

It's not that I disagree with that idea but for me "experimenting" shouldn't be included in Lakers' vocabulary right now. No need to change or modified the current phase as they aren't even struggling. The current system is good and their current record is the best proof for that.

Experimenting can only be considered by a certain team if there are inconsistencies in every game or sort of chemistry problem which are not the issue now with the Lakers.

Yeah, it will be a mess.
Time for changing the plays is way far by now. They are almost halfway the season now, it will just confused the other players and might be the reason for them losing once again.
Both works when Lebron is out, let it be that way.

Starting later.

Los Angeles Lakers - Cleveland Cavaliers +14.5 @ 1.87.
Large spread but still with risk.
Bet what you can afford to lose. 

[sana54210]

(rondo probably circled this on the calendar as "lets kick CP3's ass" game as well).

This!!! 
I have that thoughts since I watched that clip where Rondo was mistaken for CP3 while buying shoes.
(sorry I dont have the link anymore and I cannot see it even while digging) 
He got really mad.

CP3 got his revenge against the Houston Rockets and now Rondo got his own. What a nice rivalry. They make entertainment better.

Yeah, rivalry makes a great entertainment value, remember in the last years when KD came back to OKC and they played? I mean at least the very first year was very fiery, after that it was still fiery as well, KD and Westbrook went at each other and there was tons of back and forth talk so forth, it was really entertaining.

For example, even though I love Spurs, I think Spurs versus Miami never really became like that, one year Miami won thanks to a clutch shot from Ray Allen, next year they played again and there was absolutely no trash talk, no nothing. That is probably due to Spurs not being that type of team but also Lebron and Wade and Bosh never really been the trash talk type of players neither, those were really good and entertaining games but there was no outside drama that we could have talked about.

[btc_angela]

To be honest, I really think that Lakers would go down at Chesapeake arena. Yet they managed to get the W off that game. OKC has a lineup that is complete and they even managed to defeat the Houston Rockets. And on the other hand, Lakers isn't complete on the absence of Anthony Davis. But at least, Kuzma did a great way to help the team to victory. Got his career high this season in score. I'm kinda wondering if the Lakers will still consider trading him. I think it's not really worth it. Kuz is a player that could give you overall stats.

Right, I was impressed by Kuzma is this game, one on one, outside 3's, floater. Maybe his name has pop up as potential in the trading that's why he is showing the Lakers management what they are about to lose if they decided to let him go.

Rondo take care and the general in the first quarter and that's what it takes for them to get a huge lead and never give it back. Although OKC try to rally, but it was not enough.

It wont really be worth it and they would definitely waste up a good player like Kuzma with soo much potential to be a much more better player
if he would given more playtime.He at least prove out that he's capable on good plays.If I were on Lakers management I would really have that second thought on trading up this player but rather they should more polish this guy yet this would be a good contributor for a more stronger Lakers team.About on talks about making Rondo replacing LBJ position? I don't think they would consider it out.

Lakers would not trade a good player for a shitty player and not all good players really fit in the team and we know nothing is permanent because even CP3 were traded in OKC. It's rumored that Kuzma will be traded to Bogdan Bogdanovic which I think a good player that could provide some kind of offense they need for the Lakers.  https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/1/12/21062572/lakers-news-kyle-kuzma-trade-rumors-hot-scoring-streak-shooting-stats

Exactly, that's the rumour that have been circulating and I really don't understand what's the reasoning. Anyway, nothing is permanent in NBA but the thing with Kuzma is that he has blended well with the Lebron lead Lakers and it will be a pity to see him go and traded to Bogdan Bogdanovic. They have keep him away for the AD trade so it doesn't make sense at least to let him at this point.

[stadus]

Exactly, that's the rumour that have been circulating and I really don't understand what's the reasoning. Anyway, nothing is permanent in NBA but the thing with Kuzma is that he has blended well with the Lebron lead Lakers and it will be a pity to see him go and traded to Bogdan Bogdanovic. They have keep him away for the AD trade so it doesn't make sense at least to let him at this point.

Let's just say Lebron changes his mind and he wants to trade this young fella.

You know that Lebron is so influential, he can talk to the management and get what he want and of course the management would agree if they want to keep Lebron. No player will improve as long as they play with Lebron, as long as the player is already good,... I can say that Warriors and Spurs are the best training ground for young players that wants to improve.

[jakelyson]

Exactly, that's the rumour that have been circulating and I really don't understand what's the reasoning. Anyway, nothing is permanent in NBA but the thing with Kuzma is that he has blended well with the Lebron lead Lakers and it will be a pity to see him go and traded to Bogdan Bogdanovic. They have keep him away for the AD trade so it doesn't make sense at least to let him at this point.

Let's just say Lebron changes his mind and he wants to trade this young fella.

You know that Lebron is so influential, he can talk to the management and get what he want and of course the management would agree if they want to keep Lebron. No player will improve as long as they play with Lebron, as long as the player is already good,... I can say that Warriors and Spurs are the best training ground for young players that wants to improve.

I know Lebron has that kind of influence in Cavs before but I do not know he is still doing the same in Lakers. It would be the demise of a team if they let one player control the future of their team. It is just a pity if they let go of homegrown talent. Kuzma has still much potential in him and all they need to do is bring it out of him.

[Reid]

Exactly, that's the rumour that have been circulating and I really don't understand what's the reasoning. Anyway, nothing is permanent in NBA but the thing with Kuzma is that he has blended well with the Lebron lead Lakers and it will be a pity to see him go and traded to Bogdan Bogdanovic. They have keep him away for the AD trade so it doesn't make sense at least to let him at this point.

Let's just say Lebron changes his mind and he wants to trade this young fella.

You know that Lebron is so influential, he can talk to the management and get what he want and of course the management would agree if they want to keep Lebron. No player will improve as long as they play with Lebron, as long as the player is already good,... I can say that Warriors and Spurs are the best training ground for young players that wants to improve.

I know Lebron has that kind of influence in Cavs before but I do not know he is still doing the same in Lakers. It would be the demise of a team if they let one player control the future of their team. It is just a pity if they let go of homegrown talent. Kuzma has still much potential in him and all they need to do is bring it out of him.

I agree. I would not let go of that kid if I am the Lakers management. Even if Lebron do try to persuade them.
The kid is really good.
He does showcase it with some of the games. 36 points against OKC while Lebron and AD is out.

But if it does happen then I am sorry for the Lakers.
Lucky for the team who will take him and I bet they will racing to snatch this guy.

[xLays]

Zion Williamson will make his season debut with the New Orleans Pelicans in the coming days or weeks, but will not have much playing time. The head coach of the Pelicans, Alvin Gentry, confirmed the news while speaking to reporters, stating that Williamson will play very limited minutes upon his return

Source: https://www.talkbasket.net/64225-zion-williamson-will-play-very-limited-minutes-upon-his-return

Pelicans have 7-3 in their last 10 games. Will this return make their team to playoffs? Your thoughts?

[Ranly123]

Exactly, that's the rumour that have been circulating and I really don't understand what's the reasoning. Anyway, nothing is permanent in NBA but the thing with Kuzma is that he has blended well with the Lebron lead Lakers and it will be a pity to see him go and traded to Bogdan Bogdanovic. They have keep him away for the AD trade so it doesn't make sense at least to let him at this point.

Let's just say Lebron changes his mind and he wants to trade this young fella.

You know that Lebron is so influential, he can talk to the management and get what he want and of course the management would agree if they want to keep Lebron. No player will improve as long as they play with Lebron, as long as the player is already good,... I can say that Warriors and Spurs are the best training ground for young players that wants to improve.

Maybe you are talking about the LeBron 3-5 ago. The LeBron now is different based on what I see since he is playing and sharing the ball to his teammates. In fact he is not the scoring leader in his team and that alone is the testament that he changes his game. Though he is influencial to the team, I don't think he alone will decide on who to trade.

[bisdak40]

Maybe you are talking about the LeBron 3-5 ago. The LeBron now is different based on what I see since he is playing and sharing the ball to his teammates. In fact he is not the scoring leader in his team and that alone is the testament that he changes his game. Though he is influencial to the team, I don't think he alone will decide on who to trade.

Don't you know that Lebron works part time at the Laker's front office  .

Kidding aside, LBJ is very influential on this matter and he have to get what he want as he is approaching the twilight of his career and he needs to bring the Lakers to the Finals that many expected him to do.