2024 NBA Season

[Baofeng]

Westbrook and CP3 are also in the list of valuable players along with Harden who don't have a ring until now, I think these 3 mentioned names are the remaining players in their generation who haven't got a ring that is still playing up to present and the rest had already also retire without it. Now, I'm kind of curious which of these 3 has the most chances to win its first ring before they retire? Mine is CP3.

Those 3 names mentioned above do belong to a heavy teams in the league, the competition has gotten tight and I'm looking forward that at least one of them can grab a title.

I am rooting for CP3 to get a title too. He almost got a title in 2021 but fell short to the Bucks. Hopefully they could do better next season. Among the 3 that you mentioned, CP3's team has gone the farthest lately. And he is the oldest, so I hope he gets a ring before he retires.

Hopefully, this is the time. If there's one who needs to step up his game to the highest level it's supposed to be Booker because CP3 is doing a lot for them already but Booker had those inconsistent moments especially when it's playoffs time.

I guess Booker was really affected by the trash talking of Luka during their series. It was very evident that Luka takes over that series from them and they don't have any answer even if they play homecourt. I guess that's how savage Luka is, and it's more on Booker can't take control of his emotions that's why he is affected by it. Probably, it's now or never for Chris Paul, next season should be the one but the Warriors are still one of the favorite despite some of the supporting cast leaving for a good contract on other teams.

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[btc_angela]

Maybe he was referring to this rule change by the NBA

https://twitter.com/NBAOfficial/status/1424437967494471692

We all know how good Harden is, initiating a non basketball contact and then the defensive player getting the foul. And since then, Harden and others like Paul George and Chris Paul to some extend uses this tactci to get fouls and get into the free throw line. Last season, they were all affected by this rule change.

There are lots of stars who got a surprise even Tare young can't no longer use that same Harden's tactics.

They needed to get used to it since the new upcoming season is almost arriving and all the adjustments needs to work out.
A good player always finds ways to continue standing forward from the rest of the players all around the court, simply means
that whatever the rules and with or without the call, they will show dominance.

This is last year right? so for sure everyone has adjusted already and so I'm not sure what new rules is being formulated this upcoming season.

Anyhow, this is trending,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVfPLx674Ak

Reddick saying Bob Cousy playing against firemen and plumbers. So obviously, the legend himself Jerry West, played against him in that era and he didn't like what JJ said and this is his response.

[Sanitough]

Westbrook and CP3 are also in the list of valuable players along with Harden who don't have a ring until now, I think these 3 mentioned names are the remaining players in their generation who haven't got a ring that is still playing up to present and the rest had already also retire without it. Now, I'm kind of curious which of these 3 has the most chances to win its first ring before they retire? Mine is CP3.

Those 3 names mentioned above do belong to a heavy teams in the league, the competition has gotten tight and I'm looking forward that at least one of them can grab a title.

I am rooting for CP3 to get a title too. He almost got a title in 2021 but fell short to the Bucks. Hopefully they could do better next season. Among the 3 that you mentioned, CP3's team has gone the farthest lately. And he is the oldest, so I hope he gets a ring before he retires.

Hopefully, this is the time. If there's one who needs to step up his game to the highest level it's supposed to be Booker because CP3 is doing a lot for them already but Booker had those inconsistent moments especially when it's playoffs time.

I guess Booker was really affected by the trash talking of Luka during their series. It was very evident that Luka takes over that series from them and they don't have any answer even if they play homecourt. I guess that's how savage Luka is, and it's more on Booker can't take control of his emotions that's why he is affected by it. Probably, it's now or never for Chris Paul, next season should be the one but the Warriors are still one of the favorite despite some of the supporting cast leaving for a good contract on other teams.

Maybe booker is also not 100% in that series because remember he was out for a number of games before their series with the Mavericks. Luka is not a known trash talker IMO, but he is really tough, and that toughness made his team better, and much better if they will add more role players that could consistently provide some contribution to the team to lighten the burden of Luka a bit.

[Yamifoud]

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

He is not a superstar like Kobe and Lebron that can consistently make buckets even if the defense is focused on them, Booker is more of a shooter, if he gets hot that's where he keeps going, but if he gets pressure, he won't be so effective especially if he cannot get the help he wants from his teammates.

if you ask me, it was CP3 that are less consistent during the Dallas series and Booker was also affected by that.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

He is not a superstar like Kobe and Lebron that can consistently make buckets even if the defense is focused on them, Booker is more of a shooter, if he gets hot that's where he keeps going, but if he gets pressure, he won't be so effective especially if he cannot get the help he wants from his teammates.

if you ask me, it was CP3 that are less consistent during the Dallas series and Booker was also affected by that.

Of course at this stage of his young career, Booker is not yet on that level, and I don't think that anyone can reach what Kobe and Lebron did. But him and Tatum I agree could be the closest to Kobe because they idolized Bryant and they are vocal about it.

CP3 no doubt that are consistent, but it was not enough this season. Maybe we can say that it was like the era of Barkley wherein they were really close enough to win against unfortunately, they have to face Jordan in the finals.

[agustina2]

if you ask me, it was CP3 that are less consistent during the Dallas series and Booker was also affected by that.

Like I said just recently here, Chris Paul always choked in the time that they need to win. There's no problem with Devin Booker as he is consistent in all of their game however if he has teammates that are supposed and expected to help and assist him at all times but that's not what happened, even if he scored 50+ points, that was all useless.

Imagine, they are the heavy Favorite to win the series against the underdog Dallas Mavericks and even take the 2-0 lead at the start but still, they end up a failure.

Chris Paul has a bad charm I think to any team. He is great but that's it.

[Botnake]

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

He is not a superstar like Kobe and Lebron that can consistently make buckets even if the defense is focused on them, Booker is more of a shooter, if he gets hot that's where he keeps going, but if he gets pressure, he won't be so effective especially if he cannot get the help he wants from his teammates.

if you ask me, it was CP3 that are less consistent during the Dallas series and Booker was also affected by that.

Of course at this stage of his young career, Booker is not yet on that level, and I don't think that anyone can reach what Kobe and Lebron did. But him and Tatum I agree could be the closest to Kobe because they idolized Bryant and they are vocal about it.

CP3 no doubt that are consistent, but it was not enough this season. Maybe we can say that it was like the era of Barkley wherein they were really close enough to win against unfortunately, they have to face Jordan in the finals.

Not really that close because Dallas Mavericks at that time was not a big threat, or not a championship-caliber team based on the odds before the season. I would understand if they lose against the Warriors, but losing to Dallas, that's a big disappointment for the fans. Luka was the real MVP, he is also young but he is already playing close to Lebron I guess.

[Reid]

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

I was just about to mention Tatum too but I read this first.  Comparison, Tatum is more effective on both ends of the floor. That's the difference.
Booker is too focused on his offense and forgets about how defense will help their team too. They cannot just rely with Jae Crowder and the Warden. He is the weakest link on that side.
So, his escape is to be better on shooting but it seems like he is not yet ready to be a champion.
Game 4. That's the only time he won in points against Luka. But if we sum up the other stats of Luka like assists and rebounds, he won't even be near.
What is lacking? Both are young, height is almost identical but it seems Luka can do everything.

[Velvet78]

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

I don't know whether Booker can reach that much high level in time. It is the visible truth that his statistics so far has been impressive. He is going to be on the cover of NBA 2K23 game as well by the way. Even though he is still quite young I think that it is difficult to say that he can reach the level of players like Kobe, Lebron and so. They are just legends already and it isn't easy to become one in NBA. Booker will need to make something really different to get closer to that level.

[danherbias07]

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

I don't know whether Booker can reach that much high level in time. It is the visible truth that his statistics so far has been impressive. He is going to be on the cover of NBA 2K23 game as well by the way. Even though he is still quite young I think that it is difficult to say that he can reach the level of players like Kobe, Lebron and so. They are just legends already and it isn't easy to become one in NBA. Booker will need to make something really different to get closer to that level.

Indeed he is. Still, we need to witness the changes that will happen. Their roster is complete and all the pieces are given to him. They say surround a star with roleplayers and he might make it to the championship. He almost did. But last season was a bad one, I thought I am going to see them again in the Finals but they got farther to the West semis only.
Their chemistry is built, same faces will play this season with just some new additions like Damion Lee. I bet they will take that top seed again but what matters most will be their performance in the playoffs.

[jakelyson]

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

Booker is still young. He still have a lot of basketball in him. Also, he have good mentor now with CP3. I am sure he will be back this season better and stronger. Consistency and mentality all comes with experience. I think this past two years are experience enough for them to build upon. 

Probably, it's now or never for Chris Paul, next season should be the one but the Warriors are still one of the favorite despite some of the supporting cast leaving for a good contract on other teams.

I think Chris Paul is still good for 2 seasons. Hopefully he could get a ring within that time. He is one of the best point guard in my opinion and a ring will solidify that.

[YuginKadoya]

There are lots of stars who got a surprise even Tare young can't no longer use that same Harden's tactics.

They needed to get used to it since the new upcoming season is almost arriving and all the adjustments needs to work out.
A good player always finds ways to continue standing forward from the rest of the players all around the court, simply means
that whatever the rules and with or without the call, they will show dominance.

This will undoubtedly cause a lot of players to be dysfunctional with their offensive plays and this will surely lessen layers to commit offensive fouls although there is still a chance to likely be foul from the offensive standpoint it is likely will be hard I think this is not really needed but officials from NBA have already approved it, so players will surely just need to comply,

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

I think Booker is a great player that can carry the team in some crucial moments but at some point when the going gets tough he would surely choke in the time the team will be needing him most, and because at some point he is not really consistent with his play, but at least Kendall Jenner and he gets back together, maybe this may become an inspiration for Devin Booker, getting back with his love life, but it will indeed cause a problem aswell,

I guess Booker was really affected by the trash talking of Luka during their series. It was very evident that Luka takes over that series from them and they don't have any answer even if they play homecourt. I guess that's how savage Luka is, and it's more on Booker can't take control of his emotions that's why he is affected by it. Probably, it's now or never for Chris Paul, next season should be the one but the Warriors are still one of the favorite despite some of the supporting cast leaving for a good contract on other teams.

Luka Doncic was really a savage and I think Devin Booker just watch and sit on how Luka Doncic decimated the team, It was really effective on Chris Paul and Devin Booker, if this continues the same will just happen to the Phonix Suns, in this coming season,

[tomos81]

present time Broker Couldn't reach the top because if it's possible to reach the top, Boker  Then more performance has to be improved so that he has to stay in the place of good performance by working harder now than in the past. The legend still doesn't have much of a chance so he needs to perform well to move up.

[sana54210]

This is last year right? so for sure everyone has adjusted already and so I'm not sure what new rules is being formulated this upcoming season.

Anyhow, this is trending,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVfPLx674Ak

Reddick saying Bob Cousy playing against firemen and plumbers. So obviously, the legend himself Jerry West, played against him in that era and he didn't like what JJ said and this is his response.

I mean that wasn't really a lie at all. The idea is that NBA started out in a period where it was just an entertainment like a theater and all, and players would get money from the ticket sales, nothing fix, and they would even get suited up from the fans time to time when one team didn't had any enough money.

So, what that means is that Bob Cousy definitely played in a period where they wouldn't be really playing against anyone professional at times. Of course, we had great and amazing players of that era, but playing 70 years ago and today are different, I understand why people think players were bad then, but being good among all those bad ones and not finding any other good like Cousy should say something about him too.

[ultrloa]

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

I don't know whether Booker can reach that much high level in time. It is the visible truth that his statistics so far has been impressive. He is going to be on the cover of NBA 2K23 game as well by the way. Even though he is still quite young I think that it is difficult to say that he can reach the level of players like Kobe, Lebron and so. They are just legends already and it isn't easy to become one in NBA. Booker will need to make something really different to get closer to that level.

Before he can reach to be a legend status he need to provide continuous good performance and also he need to win kore championship to be in line with those big names mentioned. But this is so hard to achieve knowing that basketball is evolving and many new guys are so good so Booker need to dominate or be more better than them so that he can acquired more accolades on his career.

[ultrloa]

^^ I guess it's just a question of Booker's mentality though, I rated him above Tatum couple of years ago, but right now, it seems that Tatum is more clutch than him specially with the way their series with Dallas turns out.

So let's see if he can go back next season with a lot of pride and prove something in return. He is still in his prime, can average 25 ppg++ and be on the top of the scoring list. He just need to be consistent and have that Black Mamba mentality.

I don't know whether Booker can reach that much high level in time. It is the visible truth that his statistics so far has been impressive. He is going to be on the cover of NBA 2K23 game as well by the way. Even though he is still quite young I think that it is difficult to say that he can reach the level of players like Kobe, Lebron and so. They are just legends already and it isn't easy to become one in NBA. Booker will need to make something really different to get closer to that level.

Before he can reach to be a legend status he need to provide continuous good performance and also he need to win kore championship to be in line with those big names mentioned. But this is so hard to achieve knowing that basketball is evolving and many new guys are so good so Booker need to dominate or be more better than them so that he can acquired more accolades on his career.

[dwyane36]

I think Chris Paul is still good for 2 seasons. Hopefully he could get a ring within that time. He is one of the best point guard in my opinion and a ring will solidify that.

There is no doubt that Paul is one of the best point guards as he can still average over 10 assists per game, although it's worth noting he has averaged fewer and fewer points per game every season. Whatever it was, he still has 3 full seasons left because his contract with the Suns will end only after the 24/25 season. The only problem is that Paul will be 40 years old after the 24/25 season, which means the Suns are probably the last hope for him to win at least one ring in his career.

[wheelz1200]

Word on the street is that the Lakers just offered Jamal Crawford a 1-year contract. Crawford is one of the best sixth man to ever play in the NBA and a relentless scorer. I could see him coming off the bench for a few good moments when they need a bucket. He’s old, but many NBA players were surprised he didn’t have a contract last year, as he’s still one of the better players in the league.

Hmm, not sure about this though, is the Lakers not learned from last year's debacle? I mean getting old and veterans players? and it didn't click right?

No doubt that Crawford can play and one of the best cross over during his prime, but I'm not sure if they still need a guy like him and to be a scorer? He is not a good defender as well so honestly, I will be baffled if they get him.

As a knick fan I love me some Jamal Crawford but I tend to agree.  There are plenty of vets that can still ball but in the backcourt position if you are a step slow on defense than in your earlier years it diminishes your value.  Outside of a select few this is a young man's game and I want mobile guards for sure.  Lakers trying to do anything they can if they sign Crawford up.

[püsür]

Wow James Harden did it. He declined the 47 million dollars option in his existed contract and made a new one for 33 million dollars. Only to give Philadelphia 76ers room to get better players. I've written it before but once it is almost official, I still can't believe it. This is so cool! I don't remember anyone who does that before 35 years old. And for the 2023 - 2024 season he has an option for 35 million. Especially after this development, I really wish 76ers can get some good players and have a solid team and get to at least conference finals this season. With Embid and Harden, they have a very good core. Just need some role players that they can depend on. It seems like they will be the team I will be rooting for this season? Yes, almost there.

[harizen]

Both are young, height is almost identical but it seems Luka can do everything.

And critics will say Luka is slow lol. I might agree that some of his moves are predictable but what's the use of it if teams can't do something about it.

That's even surprising that even though he's not athletic and fast (others even called him to do diet), his dribbling skills are awesome and players defending him always have a tough time guarding him. And with his not that tall height, his defenders are also struggling to block his shot because of his fadeaways.

When Luka is doing his signature post, the next thing we will see is surely an impressive move on how he will take that shot. He used on doing that way back in his Euro league days that's why coming to NBA, he's already an expert at that field.