2024 NBA Season

[ultrloa]

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

That's very selfish of him if he will not play but his teammates are playing, bad attitude for a star player that suppose to play the role model within the team. I like Lillard actually, but if he will do this, I might get disappointed as this shows no love and respect for basketball, especially to other teams that has ensure all their teams will play.

Just think about this, we are anticipating the return of the NBA and we will know other star players will not play.
How would a fan suppose to think?

He's head bloated already? nah! that's not a good attitude he didn't even give a championship to the blazers yet and he demand those things up? Maybe it's best if he will contribute more so that his team will land to playoffs to much talks cannot contribute anything. Best if he motivate his teammate by good works and help the other player who's not contributing well, for releasing that statement he sounds like he's invincible and no one cannot take his current position.

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[Reid]

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

That's very selfish of him if he will not play but his teammates are playing, bad attitude for a star player that suppose to play the role model within the team. I like Lillard actually, but if he will do this, I might get disappointed as this shows no love and respect for basketball, especially to other teams that has ensure all their teams will play.

Just think about this, we are anticipating the return of the NBA and we will know other star players will not play.
How would a fan suppose to think?

First of all, he should've made a difference when they are still starting the season.
I am not saying it his fault, but he is a game-changer player. He could win games if he will work harder.
Make the season look like its always a playoff game. They fought against a strong OKC last year and then GSW.
They have the right players to win games and yet they stayed on the 9th.

There is still a chance. NBA hasn't announced a plan yet. He is just overreacting now.

[Taskford]

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

That's very selfish of him if he will not play but his teammates are playing, bad attitude for a star player that suppose to play the role model within the team. I like Lillard actually, but if he will do this, I might get disappointed as this shows no love and respect for basketball, especially to other teams that has ensure all their teams will play.

Just think about this, we are anticipating the return of the NBA and we will know other star players will not play.
How would a fan suppose to think?

First of all, he should've made a difference when they are still starting the season.
I am not saying it his fault, but he is a game-changer player. He could win games if he will work harder.
Make the season look like its always a playoff game. They fought against a strong OKC last year and then GSW.
They have the right players to win games and yet they stayed on the 9th.

There is still a chance. NBA hasn't announced a plan yet. He is just overreacting now.

But in some point he's right but the word delivered make him sound rude that's why many people reacts on how he deliver his word, so maybe this is a big challenge to portland since they really need to improve their line up since they always got bust when it comes to playoffs round. They need a help inside since whenever Lilard or shooters missed they have a man will cover up and get the rebounds for them.

[stadus]

Damian Lillard says he won't play if NBA season resumes and Blazers don't have an opportunity to make playoffs

your opinion about this... please share..

I think other team/s will demand the same thing if they have the same scenario with the Blazers. I think that's not nice of him to demand a thing like that it's better he just play and see for a result.

That's very selfish of him if he will not play but his teammates are playing, bad attitude for a star player that suppose to play the role model within the team. I like Lillard actually, but if he will do this, I might get disappointed as this shows no love and respect for basketball, especially to other teams that has ensure all their teams will play.

Just think about this, we are anticipating the return of the NBA and we will know other star players will not play.
How would a fan suppose to think?

That's why I am also disappointed upon reading the article I shared, Lillard makes his team fun to watch, so if he will not play, what would fans get.
For sure, if the game will resume and he will not play, I'd keep betting against his team, regardless of the point spread I guess.

[Reid]

But in some point he's right but the word delivered make him sound rude that's why many people reacts on how he deliver his word, so maybe this is a big challenge to portland since they really need to improve their line up since they always got bust when it comes to playoffs round. They need a help inside since whenever Lilard or shooters missed they have a man will cover up and get the rebounds for them.

Or, practice accuracy.
I think they also want a play that almost mimics the Houston Rockets.
Speed and three points.
But it does not work much when CJ is injured.

If talking about big men, they have Whiteside, Collins, and Nurkic. They also took Melo to have a forward who can shoot but there is still something lacking on the team. It's just difficult to point out what is it.

[jostorres]

Maybe that is exactly why he is not playing? I do not understand these people who thinks players are doing something involving themselves just for themselves. When he sits down and not plays, that is not just for himself, that is a protest to NBA and their decision for the whole team.

You think some 12th man on the bench sitting the whole game will get some news? Will we be talking about it? No. We are talking about Dame though, and that is why he should be criticizing the league by sitting out the games and that will make the league even lose money, people watch Blazers games because of Dame, if dame is not there playing there will be less tickets and less viewers on tv as well, which NBA wouldn't want. So, at the end of the day just Dame deciding on sitting out the games causes a big ripple effect on the league.

[Captain Corporate]

 Nba superstars use their platforms for many things, just like when many superstars went to games with "I can't breathe" tshirts, because they want to be heard about police brutality in USA which is a very relevant topic right now. Which could mean that Dame was saying this not only for himself but for others as well. Think about at least 14 teams and probably more getting a cold shoulder from the league because they do not mean anything for the ring, just because they will end up losing it, doesn't mean they can't at least try it. Eventually I agree that Dame is doing this not for himself, but for every player who will be asked to play for basically nothing at all. Its not really acceptable for all these competitive people.

[chaser15]

.. but for every player who will be asked to play for Eventually I agree that Dame is doing this not for himself, but for every player who will be asked to play for basically nothing at all. Its not really acceptable for all these competitive people.

Where's the part that "they will play for nothing"?

Lillard, Portland, even they have a chance or not to go into playoffs, that's a big contribution already if they will come back and play. NBA needs to come back not just to continue the season but to save all of their employees to get back to work. His reason is not acceptable since they have a chance at playoffs. Players are paid, if they don't want to play while the majority wants then they should be penalized starting from their salary. They won't become united if there's a hard-headed.
If you read the article, he wants to push his proposal to benefit this team, not alongside those teams/players on the bottom standings.

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

[morvillz7z]

"NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed Board of Governors that July 31 is a target date for return of season!"
source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1266445710196695040

We may actually have a date now, exactly two months from now, the NBA is expected to resume play.
It's not set in stone, as this whole situation is very dynamic but it's something we can all look for.
Format and all the details should be further discussed and voted by the Board of Governors next week, that's what i'm hearing.

[mirakal]

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

Why would Portland Trail Blazers would do that when if they will play, they will generate revenue, it doesn't make sense, the statement was only the opinion of Lillard it did not drag the whole team to it, so I assume that even if Lillard will not play, the team would, they have bench players who are wanting to get more minutes, so for sure they'll play even if all the stars are out.

[chaser15]

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

Why would Portland Trail Blazers would do that when if they will play, they will generate revenue, it doesn't make sense, the statement was only the opinion of Lillard it did not drag the whole team to it, so I assume that even if Lillard will not play, the team would, they have bench players who are wanting to get more minutes, so for sure they'll play even if all the stars are out.

Don't get me wrong mate. Read my whole reply to that user that leads to that end of my statement.

It clear that Lillard's decision is just for himself to benefit his team and not to act as a represent the other team or players as well, as the user that I quoted like to say.

"NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed Board of Governors that July 31 is a target date for return of season!"
source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1266445710196695040

We may actually have a date now, exactly two months from now, the NBA is expected to resume play.
It's not set in stone, as this whole situation is very dynamic but it's something we can all look for.
Format and all the details should be further discussed and voted by the Board of Governors next week, that's what i'm hearing.

Now good. They are now announced it. I also said in the previous page it might be July or August as preparations for everything will take time. The 2 months preparation is not rush and NBA did good work for setting it up on that date. As they used the word "target date", part of that 2 months might also be the observation on the status of Covid-19 on their country.

[Reid]

"NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed Board of Governors that July 31 is a target date for return of season!"
source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1266445710196695040

We may actually have a date now, exactly two months from now, the NBA is expected to resume play.
It's not set in stone, as this whole situation is very dynamic but it's something we can all look for.
Format and all the details should be further discussed and voted by the Board of Governors next week, that's what i'm hearing.

Thank you for the great news.
And to continue the news here are the potential formats that they are discussing.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-discussed-four-potential-formats-for-return-to-play-during-board-of-governors-call-friday-per-report/

Summing it up, they will cut the season whatever the format will be.
I say go for that 4th plan which is 72 games to give chance to those who are in lower seeds.

If Adam Silver wants a new format, do it next season. Not now.
I know he is jealous of the World Cup-style format but they are not ready yet. Not all in a sudden.

[Oasisman]

~snip~

Summing it up, they will cut the season whatever the format will be.
I say go for that 4th plan which is 72 games to give chance to those who are in lower seeds.

I don't fully understand these plans yet, I'm just being lazy reading all the articles about the possible resume of the NBA league. But this one sounds convincing. Why not restart the NBA season if they want to have atleast 72 games. Or if they want to really continue the season, then let those teams at the lower seed play to decide which teams proceeds to the post season.

Everybody's getting bored, we need some hard court actions lol. Nevertheless, which ever plans they take, then let it be, I desperately need to watch games while staying at home.

[Rikafip]

"NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed Board of Governors that July 31 is a target date for return of season!"
source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1266445710196695040

About time to set some date, so they can start planning!

And to continue the news here are the potential formats that they are discussing.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-discussed-four-potential-formats-for-return-to-play-during-board-of-governors-call-friday-per-report/
I say go for that 4th plan which is 72 games to give chance to those who are in lower seeds.

That 4th option looks like most reasonable one, with least amount of teams getting complaints (not counting Lillard and his whining)  It is important not to forget financial aspect as well, so every team will play enough games to get money from TV rights deal.
In that case season might be longer, but that could be sorted by making playoff series shorter ,  maybe best of 5 series could be a solution. If players need standard break after the season, next one could be made shorter, like in those lockout cases. That way next season could start at the end of the year, giving players enough time to rest and recuperate. Just throwing some ideas around..

[Reid]

And to continue the news here are the potential formats that they are discussing.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-discussed-four-potential-formats-for-return-to-play-during-board-of-governors-call-friday-per-report/
I say go for that 4th plan which is 72 games to give chance to those who are in lower seeds.

That 4th option looks like most reasonable one, with least amount of teams getting complaints (not counting Lillard and his whining)  It is important not to forget financial aspect as well, so every team will play enough games to get money from TV rights deal.
In that case season might be longer, but that could be sorted by making playoff series shorter ,  maybe best of 5 series could be a solution. If players need standard break after the season, next one could be made shorter, like in those lockout cases. That way next season could start at the end of the year, giving players enough time to rest and recuperate. Just throwing some ideas around..

Yeah, and I bet they will also have a vote for this. (team management)
It's almost June so they will have a lot of time to get those muscles stretched again and be on condition to play.

But, there is also a problem happening all over the USA. The George Floyd case.
People are outrage by the process that had happened and they want jail time for the 4 police which had done a cruel thing.
We all know we have a lot of African-American players in the league. Will this not be a problem for the player's different beliefs about the case?
An example is Michael Porter Jr statement which a lot of players disagree with.

[yazher]

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

Why would Portland Trail Blazers would do that when if they will play, they will generate revenue, it doesn't make sense, the statement was only the opinion of Lillard it did not drag the whole team to it, so I assume that even if Lillard will not play, the team would, they have bench players who are wanting to get more minutes, so for sure they'll play even if all the stars are out.

This is also the chance they're waiting for if the stars players are not around, they can show the people what they really got. I mean, if they play harder this time without Lilliard and they managed to climb to the playoff tree, then that would be a big loss for this man. He may want to play if that's what happened and that would be a hard decision for him cause he will gonna eat what he said earlier for not playing this season.

[Sanitough]

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

Why would Portland Trail Blazers would do that when if they will play, they will generate revenue, it doesn't make sense, the statement was only the opinion of Lillard it did not drag the whole team to it, so I assume that even if Lillard will not play, the team would, they have bench players who are wanting to get more minutes, so for sure they'll play even if all the stars are out.

This is also the chance they're waiting for if the stars players are not around, they can show the people what they really got. I mean, if they play harder this time without Lilliard and they managed to climb to the playoff tree, then that would be a big loss for this man. He may want to play if that's what happened and that would be a hard decision for him cause he will gonna eat what he said earlier for not playing this season.

I think I'd love to see that, but frankly speaking, Blazers are weak without Lillard leading them.

Who would lead the team, CJ, or Melo?
I think Melo is still inconsistent while CJ alone can't beat good teams or teams with higher standing than the Blazers.

Let's look at the current standing.

https://www.espn.com/nba/standings



As you can see, they are rank number 9, but teams lower than them are still close with their ranking, so their's a big competition just to get in the last spot.

[arwin100]

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

Why would Portland Trail Blazers would do that when if they will play, they will generate revenue, it doesn't make sense, the statement was only the opinion of Lillard it did not drag the whole team to it, so I assume that even if Lillard will not play, the team would, they have bench players who are wanting to get more minutes, so for sure they'll play even if all the stars are out.

This is also the chance they're waiting for if the stars players are not around, they can show the people what they really got. I mean, if they play harder this time without Lilliard and they managed to climb to the playoff tree, then that would be a big loss for this man. He may want to play if that's what happened and that would be a hard decision for him cause he will gonna eat what he said earlier for not playing this season.

Let's look at the current standing.

https://www.espn.com/nba/standings



As you can see, they are rank number 9, but teams lower than them are still close with their ranking, so their's a big competition just to get in the last spot.

They have the great advantage since somehow their line up is much better compare to the other team beneath them on rankings But the Kings and Spurs have potential and they should watch out for that team since they might snatch the 9th spot if they remain calm as well if Lilard will select to sit, but I wonder if Melo will be a consistent player for blazer if this scenario happen since sometimes Melo is ball hog and uncooperative.

[mirakal]

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

Why would Portland Trail Blazers would do that when if they will play, they will generate revenue, it doesn't make sense, the statement was only the opinion of Lillard it did not drag the whole team to it, so I assume that even if Lillard will not play, the team would, they have bench players who are wanting to get more minutes, so for sure they'll play even if all the stars are out.

Don't get me wrong mate. Read my whole reply to that user that leads to that end of my statement.

It clear that Lillard's decision is just for himself to benefit his team and not to act as a represent the other team or players as well, as the user that I quoted like to say.

No offense taken, but how would that benefit his team if he will not play?

They are fighting for the playoff spot and yet he is not going to play because he think their chance is very slim.
Wouldn't it be nice if he  will still continue to support his team despite of their standing now?

[Reid]

If Portland Trail Blazers itself will support Lillard, and other teams on the bottom as well, I might change my view.

Why would Portland Trail Blazers would do that when if they will play, they will generate revenue, it doesn't make sense, the statement was only the opinion of Lillard it did not drag the whole team to it, so I assume that even if Lillard will not play, the team would, they have bench players who are wanting to get more minutes, so for sure they'll play even if all the stars are out.

Don't get me wrong mate. Read my whole reply to that user that leads to that end of my statement.

It clear that Lillard's decision is just for himself to benefit his team and not to act as a represent the other team or players as well, as the user that I quoted like to say.

No offense taken, but how would that benefit his team if he will not play?

They are fighting for the playoff spot and yet he is not going to play because he think their chance is very slim.
Wouldn't it be nice if he  will still continue to support his team despite of their standing now?

This is all because there is no accurate news of what the format will be.
I think what Lillard said was he will not play if they suddenly change the normal format.
Still, if it will be 72 games, there is a chance.
I guess he will still play this as long as there is even a slight chance for them to take the 8th spot.

But so does the other at the bottom.
They should also pray that Grizzlies will keep on losing.