2024 NBA Season

[blockman]

That's what other teams trying to scout for these tall and skinny players. They're looking for the next KD and with that speed and athleticism that he's got, who knows that in the future with all of these tall rookies that are playing is going to be the next one.
It has just become a trend when Wemby was taking all of the spotlight and that's a lot for him to absorb. So, even though there have been other better prospects that are lowkey, still, this trend has never stopped until now. But we shall see the pulse of the majority when the games have started and we'll see how these type of players play and if they're going to do well or not. That's what many fans are waiting for to see.

Fans doesn't engaged much in body structure, exceptionally in the case where the player is consistent and keep an outstanding performance. Tall players are more prone to be insecure on the court, and they are more likely to sustain injuries during games, particularly the tough ones. Furthermore, not all coaches desire slender athletes; some have the strength to play the game, but their body structure will simply make them appear weaker and more vulnerable to their opponents, who are hugh.

It is true that tall players are prone to injuries but if you're going to recall all types of players in the league, it is everyone tall or short that can be prone to injuries. That cannot be denied because all of them are committed to the game and that's what they're paid for, to play with whole their might and strength but coming to the point that they're being injured, that's always part of the game.

In the case of LeBron James, he's one of the biggest names in the game, and his powerful physique sends a clear message that he's ready to play in any game-specific style.

He's different and has a different approach towards his body, he invests a lot on it and if every player is getting a huge contract as his. Then, for sure that they'll also the same self care with their bodies and will invest $1M on it yearly.

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[Ziskinberg]

He's different and has a different approach towards his body, he invests a lot on it and if every player is getting a huge contract as his. Then, for sure that they'll also the same self care with their bodies and will invest $1M on it yearly.

LeBron is a good example because, despite being an exceptional player, he still ensures to take care of his body. You can really tell that he is a disciplined man, unlike other superstars who love to party and enjoy their fortunes made in the NBA, which can lead them to forget about their future. At Lebron's age now, he still a decent player who could easily average a double double, so I'm sure he'll stay for awhile.

[fuguebtc]

Holiday for Harden, that's a bad idea because Holiday plays at both ends of the floor, unlike Harden, who does not play good defense. When the Bucks won a championship, I believe Holiday was one of the big reasons why it happened. So, I don't think it's necessary to break up their lineup just because they had an early exit last playoffs. I believe it's part of the game, and they just have to continue developing their chemistry as they are still considered a championship team.

Well honestly, both options can be explored. They can break up the team because probably if they bring in a new player he will be able to do well with the team and the team might also have a better chemistry with the new player.

But at the same time, I believe it might actually be better if they do not break up the team. Of course, there can be one bad season. But I think they should try again and not lose hope so early. It is not going to be a bad idea for them to try to continue improving the chemistry between the team without changing players. But of course, we are not the ones in charge. Let’s see what they do.

[yazher]

If the bucks is willing to break the chemistry and wanted to re-arrange their system, then it might work out.

But in terms of individuality, I still pick Jrue over Harden, more on a 2-way role player who can shoot and play good defense is
how I'm gonna describe Jrue, while Harden, more on individual stats though there's a slight change since he's more in a passing
type now, but in terms of defense, that's what he's missing, as per my opinion.

There's no need for the Bucks to fix their championship roster rather they just need to add some backup or sign some rookies that could effectively help them get to the finals again. As for James Harden, he is good to leave the 76ers as soon as possible so that he can be used to the way of his new teammates and create strong chemistry with them before the start of the season so that they won't suffer some early losing streaks and having a hard time to catch to the number 8 seeds of the NBA playoffs.

[Hypnosis00]

Holiday for Harden, that's a bad idea because Holiday plays at both ends of the floor, unlike Harden, who does not play good defense. When the Bucks won a championship, I believe Holiday was one of the big reasons why it happened. So, I don't think it's necessary to break up their lineup just because they had an early exit last playoffs. I believe it's part of the game, and they just have to continue developing their chemistry as they are still considered a championship team.

Well honestly, both options can be explored. They can break up the team because probably if they bring in a new player he will be able to do well with the team and the team might also have a better chemistry with the new player.

But at the same time, I believe it might actually be better if they do not break up the team. Of course, there can be one bad season. But I think they should try again and not lose hope so early. It is not going to be a bad idea for them to try to continue improving the chemistry between the team without changing players. But of course, we are not the ones in charge. Let’s see what they do.

It's okay to break up the 76ers, but not the Bucks. The Bucks are still intact as the team that has won a championship, while the 76ers have not even reached the NBA Finals yet. Harden is probably looking for a team that could bring him a championship, and he thinks joining the Clippers, which will have 4 superstars, would give him that chance.

[OgNasty]

He's different and has a different approach towards his body, he invests a lot on it and if every player is getting a huge contract as his. Then, for sure that they'll also the same self care with their bodies and will invest $1M on it yearly.

LeBron is a good example because, despite being an exceptional player, he still ensures to take care of his body. You can really tell that he is a disciplined man, unlike other superstars who love to party and enjoy their fortunes made in the NBA, which can lead them to forget about their future. At Lebron's age now, he still a decent player who could easily average a double double, so I'm sure he'll stay for awhile.

He does probably spend more on his body than any other human being who has ever lived. I’m sure his work ethic is insane. He’s also been doing it for so long now that I’m sure he couldn’t live any other way. Father Time is undefeated though and I think LeBron is going to have an increasingly difficult time staying healthy each time he steps on the court.

[inthelongrun]

He's different and has a different approach towards his body, he invests a lot on it and if every player is getting a huge contract as his. Then, for sure that they'll also the same self care with their bodies and will invest $1M on it yearly.

LeBron is a good example because, despite being an exceptional player, he still ensures to take care of his body. You can really tell that he is a disciplined man, unlike other superstars who love to party and enjoy their fortunes made in the NBA, which can lead them to forget about their future. At Lebron's age now, he still a decent player who could easily average a double double, so I'm sure he'll stay for awhile.

It's really amazing how Lebron continues to play at a high level. Not saying he is the only one capable of doing it but there are only a few superstars that can do near his average. He can score, not just thru volume attempts but his accuracy remains very good. His eye coordination is still great along with his reflexes reason why his assist is still high. And despite his age, he continues to grab rebounds consistently. It also means Bron is taking care of his body a lot. He is also open to the way he invested millions of dollars to help maintain his body. So from nutritionists, therapists, and other health experts traditional or modern, Bron is into it.

[Distinctin]

He's different and has a different approach towards his body, he invests a lot on it and if every player is getting a huge contract as his. Then, for sure that they'll also the same self care with their bodies and will invest $1M on it yearly.

LeBron is a good example because, despite being an exceptional player, he still ensures to take care of his body. You can really tell that he is a disciplined man, unlike other superstars who love to party and enjoy their fortunes made in the NBA, which can lead them to forget about their future. At Lebron's age now, he still a decent player who could easily average a double double, so I'm sure he'll stay for awhile.

It's really amazing how Lebron continues to play at a high level. Not saying he is the only one capable of doing it but there are only a few superstars that can do near his average. He can score, not just thru volume attempts but his accuracy remains very good. His eye coordination is still great along with his reflexes reason why his assist is still high. And despite his age, he continues to grab rebounds consistently. It also means Bron is taking care of his body a lot. He is also open to the way he invested millions of dollars to help maintain his body. So from nutritionists, therapists, and other health experts traditional or modern, Bron is into it.

You can't blame him; he has invested a lot in himself because as long as he is still playing basketball, he will continue to make millions of dollars. In addition, he has a lot of endorsements that can also pay him while he is still in the NBA. Not only that, LeBron has also mentioned during his speech how big his passion for basketball is, so he really does everything to remain competitive at a high level and continue making history by breaking records in the sport he loves the most.

[OgNasty]

I’ve been thinking about Jaylen Brown’s potential to earn 70 million dollars in a year on his next contract and wondering who the first player will be to earn 1 million dollars per game in the NBA. I think I’m ready to say that I think it will be Anthony Edwards or Karl Anthony Towns. Interestingly, they are both on the same team currently. I’m guessing that won’t last long…

[dwyane36]

Noone deserves 260 million dollars max contract extension or anywhere close. People need to boycott sports honestly. The cost of a ticket is outrageous. Then add in food and drinks, parking, and any kind of memorabilia or Souvenir and you are spending nearly 200$ for a cheap seat to the game you want to watch.

It's greed on all fronts. The owners for charging the crazy prices, the players for the insane salaries they get, and the public for being dumb enough to pay it. If people stopped frequenting events and owners couldn't sell seats, maybe a reality check would happen and prices would drop. Noone needs that much money period.

I'm not saying these guys don't deserve to make a decent wage. Yea 25-50 million for 4-5 years, but 260 for 4 years is just silly. We have our priorities wrong. What about the cops who protect us? The doctors who save lives? The teachers? Ridiculous!!!!

Any professional sport is, first and foremost, a business. As far as I know, the main sources of income for NBA teams are TV contracts, sponsorships, merchandising, as well as ticket sales. However, even if we assume an arena fills up completely and fans spend an average of $200 per game throughout the season, that would only be enough money to cover the cost of one top player's contract.
 
I agree with you that the priorities are wrong. As an example, a neurosurgeon who saved many lives definitely deserves a salary of a few million dollars. But the reality is that money rules the world, and there is no government that will spend that much money on a doctor's salary because it is economically unprofitable.

[Finestream]

He's different and has a different approach towards his body, he invests a lot on it and if every player is getting a huge contract as his. Then, for sure that they'll also the same self care with their bodies and will invest $1M on it yearly.

LeBron is a good example because, despite being an exceptional player, he still ensures to take care of his body. You can really tell that he is a disciplined man, unlike other superstars who love to party and enjoy their fortunes made in the NBA, which can lead them to forget about their future. At Lebron's age now, he still a decent player who could easily average a double double, so I'm sure he'll stay for awhile.

It's really amazing how Lebron continues to play at a high level. Not saying he is the only one capable of doing it but there are only a few superstars that can do near his average. He can score, not just thru volume attempts but his accuracy remains very good. His eye coordination is still great along with his reflexes reason why his assist is still high. And despite his age, he continues to grab rebounds consistently. It also means Bron is taking care of his body a lot. He is also open to the way he invested millions of dollars to help maintain his body. So from nutritionists, therapists, and other health experts traditional or modern, Bron is into it.

Gotta give him all the credits for that because what he did and what he is about to do is not that simple because as a successful player like him, they also deserve to have fun and do what they want to do with their millions but LeBron is different, he have other ways to have fun instead of partying and live up his days in good time because he cannot afford to lose his goal which will take him to the pinnacle of success, which he have now because he prioritized his family and career.

[dezoel]

James Harden should seriously consider going back to Rockets. First of all he is a hero in Houston, and secondly there would be no pressure, the team is just trying to rebuild right now and even though they would hamper the rebuild process with Harden taking minutes from young guns, he would still be able to teach them a lot of stuff as well.

If not, then I do not see a reason why Clippers would be better than Sixers, sure on paper Clippers look alright, but Kawhi and PG end up injured all the time, so there is really nothing wrong. In the end we should not really be worried about any of this, we should be considering this as a normal trade deal if he seriously wants to go. They won't win anything even with him there though.

[Russlenat]

Noone deserves 260 million dollars max contract extension or anywhere close. People need to boycott sports honestly. The cost of a ticket is outrageous. Then add in food and drinks, parking, and any kind of memorabilia or Souvenir and you are spending nearly 200$ for a cheap seat to the game you want to watch.

It's greed on all fronts. The owners for charging the crazy prices, the players for the insane salaries they get, and the public for being dumb enough to pay it. If people stopped frequenting events and owners couldn't sell seats, maybe a reality check would happen and prices would drop. Noone needs that much money period.

I'm not saying these guys don't deserve to make a decent wage. Yea 25-50 million for 4-5 years, but 260 for 4 years is just silly. We have our priorities wrong. What about the cops who protect us? The doctors who save lives? The teachers? Ridiculous!!!!

Any professional sport is, first and foremost, a business. As far as I know, the main sources of income for NBA teams are TV contracts, sponsorships, merchandising, as well as ticket sales. However, even if we assume an arena fills up completely and fans spend an average of $200 per game throughout the season, that would only be enough money to cover the cost of one top player's contract.
 
I agree with you that the priorities are wrong. As an example, a neurosurgeon who saved many lives definitely deserves a salary of a few million dollars. But the reality is that money rules the world, and there is no government that will spend that much money on a doctor's salary because it is economically unprofitable.

This situations are not shocking anymore but it still unfortunate to hear these things because that is the reality we're facing, we know it's quite unfair but we cannot do something about it as these NBA players and other famous athletes who have been receiving millions of contracts are private individuals and been contracted to do private works.

Police and doctors in government owned clinics/hospitals are usually the people who are working tirelessly to save and protects lives but economically and for some other reasons, the paychecks that they received is unfortunately their reality.

[wheelz1200]

James Harden should seriously consider going back to Rockets. First of all he is a hero in Houston, and secondly there would be no pressure, the team is just trying to rebuild right now and even though they would hamper the rebuild process with Harden taking minutes from young guns, he would still be able to teach them a lot of stuff as well.

If not, then I do not see a reason why Clippers would be better than Sixers, sure on paper Clippers look alright, but Kawhi and PG end up injured all the time, so there is really nothing wrong. In the end we should not really be worried about any of this, we should be considering this as a normal trade deal if he seriously wants to go. They won't win anything even with him there though.

Houston doesn't need James they aren't competing for a chip this year.  And I think you hit the nail on the head he would take time away from other budding stars.  He is a ball dominant player.  There's times when he sits on the ball the whole shot clock and chucks a shot or tries to draw a foul.  That would only set this team back.  Hardens value comes on a contemder.

[Baofeng]

He's different and has a different approach towards his body, he invests a lot on it and if every player is getting a huge contract as his. Then, for sure that they'll also the same self care with their bodies and will invest $1M on it yearly.

LeBron is a good example because, despite being an exceptional player, he still ensures to take care of his body. You can really tell that he is a disciplined man, unlike other superstars who love to party and enjoy their fortunes made in the NBA, which can lead them to forget about their future. At Lebron's age now, he still a decent player who could easily average a double double, so I'm sure he'll stay for awhile.

It's really amazing how Lebron continues to play at a high level. Not saying he is the only one capable of doing it but there are only a few superstars that can do near his average. He can score, not just thru volume attempts but his accuracy remains very good. His eye coordination is still great along with his reflexes reason why his assist is still high. And despite his age, he continues to grab rebounds consistently. It also means Bron is taking care of his body a lot. He is also open to the way he invested millions of dollars to help maintain his body. So from nutritionists, therapists, and other health experts traditional or modern, Bron is into it.

Yes, and they are just freak athlete, their genes are really different that's why they excel like Lebron. Plus he learn to protect his body when he started to earn millions. Unlike other guys, maybe they just bought cars during their prime but didn't put any effort to improved their body to a gruelling 82 games and that's why others became injured early. And with those invested money, it has return a lot for James as he seldom misses games and still perform better than 90% of the players in the NBA.

[MK-74]

I just read that James Harden has removed all information about Philadelphia 76ers from his social media accounts.

Probably all ties are broken. James Harden will definitely go to another team.

[Volgastallion]

James Harden should seriously consider going back to Rockets. First of all he is a hero in Houston, and secondly there would be no pressure, the team is just trying to rebuild right now and even though they would hamper the rebuild process with Harden taking minutes from young guns, he would still be able to teach them a lot of stuff as well.

If not, then I do not see a reason why Clippers would be better than Sixers, sure on paper Clippers look alright, but Kawhi and PG end up injured all the time, so there is really nothing wrong. In the end we should not really be worried about any of this, we should be considering this as a normal trade deal if he seriously wants to go. They won't win anything even with him there though.

James harden needs to work on his head, he have to change before its gonna be too late. He needs to recover that fire, faith to play, now he play like he was miss that internal fire, and plus he dont bring good energy to his teammates.

I see him in the same path of Irving, and both cant stop falling.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Don't know if you guys know this story, at least in German media it's news.

Maxi Kleber cancelled his participation for the German national team because of a beef with Dennis Schröder. 
DS was at a German podcast and was unhappy that Kleber was nominated for the training camp because he didn't play last year's European cup and "worked on his game". So Schröder said: " you got no game" .

After the media jumped on it DS made a video on his youtube channel saying it's not that wild and he doesn't want Kleber tp be mad about it.

Some hours later Kleber announced he has the feeling he is not 100% welcome at the team and that's why he won't play.

Kindergarten at it's best. That's bad news for the German world cup squad since Maci is a great defender and big man.
Well done Dennis. 

[Captain Corporate]

I thought the Harden deal was just a show off, didn't actually expected it to be a real thing. Turns out he removed Sixers from his twitter bio and the image as well. I mean Dame has requested a trade months ago and still not traded so that doesn't mean Harden will get a trade right away, but so far from what we have seen Harden gets a trade when he wants to. He just stops caring about it, shows up here and there on some games, destroys anyone they face, and then stays home again, making the league know he is healthy and ready, but also not play for Sixers at the same time. Dame could do that too, just do not play, AD did that to get to Lakers as well. Thats a shady thing to do, but if the team doesn't respect your decision then that's just it.

[ChiBitCTy]

What do you guys think of all this Zach Lavine rumor stuff going on?  I would say it's nonsense, but I listen to Chicago Sports radio on a daily basis and they are starting to say "where there's smoke, there's often fire".  So I think there's a legit chance he does get traded... but what I can't figure out is why on earth they signed Nikola Vucevic if they plan to trade Lavine?

Bulls basketball starting to look real ugly again. SMH

https://sports.yahoo.com/keep-eye-bulls-zach-lavine-170015705.html

It's because the Bulls have been rebuilding in the last couple of years with acquisition of Vucevic and then DeRozan. And yet they can't even win games in the playoff. So perhaps Lavine frustrations is growing. And I think even before their season end last year, there have been noises already that Lavine might leave Chicago with the same reasons. So we will see how it goes, if star players are unhappy with their franchise then I wouldn't be surprise if Lavine behind the back might be asking for a trade right now from the management.

Yeah but you're missing my point.  They had been in rebuild mode, but aren't any longer.  Now unless they are thinking about going back in to re-build mode, it might not make any sense to move on from Lavine.  Also Lavine might have some power when it comes to trade Vetos to certain places (I'm not real sure), but he doesn't hold the cards, the Bulls own him and will make whatever decision they think is best, not what he wants.

What do you guys think of all this Zach Lavine rumor stuff going on?  I would say it's nonsense, but I listen to Chicago Sports radio on a daily basis and they are starting to say "where there's smoke, there's often fire".  So I think there's a legit chance he does get traded... but what I can't figure out is why on earth they signed Nikola Vucevic if they plan to trade Lavine?

Bulls basketball starting to look real ugly again. SMH

https://sports.yahoo.com/keep-eye-bulls-zach-lavine-170015705.html

And I thought they are now okay with their roster and adding a new point guard will be their only key to restoring their greatness. They got the disabled player exception which is 10 million, I don't think they need to trade him for someone else. Besides, the duo of DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine is getting better in their chemistry, all they need is a bit more patience. It's not their fault they are undermanned without Lonzo Ball, it's part of the game.
Surely, this will wreck their roster if they trade him. He had been the face of their franchise, it's just a matter of time and the right players to make them great again.
I think the Chicago Bulls management is drooling over the Harden and Lillard opening for trade. Trading LaVine + the $10M will give them the possibility to get one of them.

If that's what the Chicago Bulls were thinking, they should think more deeper. Both Lillard and Harden won't gonna help them win a championship. Yes, they're a great offensive player, but not as much defensively plus either of them will mess up the team chemistry.
Trading away Lavine will be their first mistake if that happens.  Instead they should focus on getting a legitimate big man and a spot up shooters who can also play defense, to add more depth to their current roster. Trading away one of their key players will not going to help them win a chip.

Yeah the Bulls couldn't help the fact that Lavine got hurt, and maybe got a player who's career is over, but still..DeRozan and Lavine aren't getting any younger, they've had time to gel, it's shit or get off the pot at this point.


I also don't see there being even a tiny change that Lillard comes to the Bulls.  Neither him nor Harden make any sense.  I think it's simply rebuild mode, once again.