2025 NBA Season

[stomachgrowls]

.. once again Lebron will be showing he can carry his team.

With the players Los Angeles Lakers acquired this free agency, Im not expecting a Cavaliers like playing style here and a carry scenario for LeBron James, it should changed. He have good role players around so I want to see Lakers as a whole man team. Anyways LeBron is now an official part of Lakers roster as he just signed it now.

I just find it awkward for Luke Walton to coached LeBron James as they are rookie mates back in NBA 2003 draft lol. Hope that no intimidation will happened.

Yeah I have the same thought. Can he make Lebron James respect him the way a coach should be.
Luke just started his coaching career and I am hoping it doesnt end with Lebron coming in.

Last season was full of young players but it will be different now. Adding guys like Stephenson and Rondo might make it worse.
He needs to get that respect.

That feeling of awkwardness cant really be avoided since they do know each other in the past but now things had changed yet Walton took the other path around on being a coach.I believe James would still respect him as a coach. We know Lebron wont really be that kind of guy that would make such thing even he does know about their level when it comes to experience. He will just go with the flow but talking about handling young players then we would find it out later on.

[Oceat]

The bad part about bandwagon is that you can follow the best team, you can follow the worst teams and they are all common. I follow freaking spurs, they have always been great, they are a well run organization and I think it will always be one of the best teams in the league. They never missed playoffs for like 20+ years straight as well.

I don't know if thats considered a bandwagon or not since they are not "good now", hell they are worse than they were couple years ago. Is following an "always good" team like spurs a bandwagon or not

It's just fine to be a bandwagon as long as you support the team without bashing the other team. Being a bandwagon doesn't mean you are no longer supporting that team before, it's just that you have to change because the other team is better than your current one. And they both have good players than your current one before and also your favorite player changed team that's why you have to change team too.

[harizen]

.. once again Lebron will be showing he can carry his team.

With the players Los Angeles Lakers acquired this free agency, Im not expecting a Cavaliers like playing style here and a carry scenario for LeBron James, it should changed. He have good role players around so I want to see Lakers as a whole man team. Anyways LeBron is now an official part of Lakers roster as he just signed it now.

I just find it awkward for Luke Walton to coached LeBron James as they are rookie mates back in NBA 2003 draft lol. Hope that no intimidation will happened.

Yeah I have the same thought. Can he make Lebron James respect him the way a coach should be.
Luke just started his coaching career and I am hoping it doesnt end with Lebron coming in.

Last season was full of young players but it will be different now. Adding guys like Stephenson and Rondo might make it worse.
He needs to get that respect.

Yes. An obvious respect is shown by those youngsters but now with the addition of those caliber players from other team, hope that the blend will properly mixed. Im sure Luke Walton is doing his assignments now. And as far as the reports as concerned, he is now being adviced by Tyronn Lue and Erik Spoelstra about coaching LeBron James.

With the players Los Angeles Lakers acquired this free agency, Im not expecting a Cavaliers like playing style here and a carry scenario for LeBron James, it should changed.

I don't think so, Lebron's playing style with the Cavaliers will be carried to the Lakers. It will be his team now just like the Cavs before. They will adapt to James style of play and not James adapting to the system of Walton.

Not the system of Walton but the way Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson played. These guys are not used to have a one man team player in their respective former teams. These guys are used to ball rotation plays. The blending of these 3 will be good if all things are successfully executed on the way. If LeBron is the only new acquired player of the Lakers then I believed that his system will be brought to the Lakers but it's not.

[LogitechMouse]

The bad part about bandwagon is that you can follow the best team, you can follow the worst teams and they are all common. I follow freaking spurs, they have always been great, they are a well run organization and I think it will always be one of the best teams in the league. They never missed playoffs for like 20+ years straight as well.

I don't know if thats considered a bandwagon or not since they are not "good now", hell they are worse than they were couple years ago. Is following an "always good" team like spurs a bandwagon or not

This is dangerous. Bandwagon is freaking dangerous but I think nobody can stop on a person into who he/she will be supporting. When I am a kid, I am a bandwagon too . I started following the Pistons and then when they lost to Celtics I followed them then followed the Lakers and then the Heat then the Warriors. I started following the Warriors when they first joined the NBA Finals. The time when Curry and Thompson are having a great season. Until now I support Warriors and maybe it will take a long time before I support another team again .

[Reid]

Not the system of Walton but the way Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson played. These guys are not used to have a one man team player in their respective former teams. These guys are used to ball rotation plays. The blending of these 3 will be good if all things are successfully executed on the way. If LeBron is the only new acquired player of the Lakers then I believed that his system will be brought to the Lakers but it's not.

That is one more factor that we need to see.
This guys are team players. Their kind of game might get affected when this see Lebron doing everything. (including ball handling which Rondo loves).
I bet this is also why Kyrie left the Cavs. He wants the ball handling to be taken care by him and not Lebron.

Critics will be looking at this team and there will be different stories that will come out. What if's, who and why. 

[Shinpako09]

Not the system of Walton but the way Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson played. These guys are not used to have a one man team player in their respective former teams. These guys are used to ball rotation plays. The blending of these 3 will be good if all things are successfully executed on the way. If LeBron is the only new acquired player of the Lakers then I believed that his system will be brought to the Lakers but it's not.

That is one more factor that we need to see.
This guys are team players. Their kind of game might get affected when this see Lebron doing everything. (including ball handling which Rondo loves).
I bet this is also why Kyrie left the Cavs. He wants the ball handling to be taken care by him and not Lebron.

Critics will be looking at this team and there will be different stories that will come out. What if's, who and why. 

I wanted to see how Lance will play together with Lebron. I remember before when Lebron is in Miami and Lance is in Pacers, he can guard Lebron well. This guy is good, hope his talent won't be wasted because of Lebron playing style, ballhog. Although Lebron is really a good player, he shouldn't play like that if he wants his team mate help him and contribute in scoring. Let's see if this three can build a chemistry.

[harizen]

Not the system of Walton but the way Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson played. These guys are not used to have a one man team player in their respective former teams. These guys are used to ball rotation plays. The blending of these 3 will be good if all things are successfully executed on the way. If LeBron is the only new acquired player of the Lakers then I believed that his system will be brought to the Lakers but it's not.

That is one more factor that we need to see.
This guys are team players. Their kind of game might get affected when this see Lebron doing everything. (including ball handling which Rondo loves).
I bet this is also why Kyrie left the Cavs. He wants the ball handling to be taken care by him and not Lebron.

Critics will be looking at this team and there will be different stories that will come out. What if's, who and why. 

I wanted to see how Lance will play together with Lebron. I remember before when Lebron is in Miami and Lance is in Pacers, he can guard Lebron well. This guy is good, hope his talent won't be wasted because of Lebron playing style, ballhog. Although Lebron is really a good player, he shouldn't play like that if he wants his team mate help him and contribute in scoring. Let's see if this three can build a chemistry.

These players are more of matured now and with the characteristics of Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson, I think they are not a type of player that will just allow anyone to just do the tasks on their own.

As Paul Pierce said: far.

“As LeBron gets older in age, he needs guys like Rondo and Lonzo Ball to bring the ball up and make plays for him — guys like Lance that can make plays because as he advances in age he has to find different ways to score and make life easier on himself. Having a guy like Rondo definitely improves the team’s IQ.”

Well then, we just have to see it once season begin.


Im really disagree that Golden State Warriors now formed a most superteam in the NBA as mentioned by the others because of the addition of DeMarcus Cousins. No such thing as they destroying the NBA. Didn't they know that torn achilles that Boogie experienced this year is one of the worst injury that happened on a player. Estimated recovery is 8-10 months so still we can't expect a 100% performance by Boogie once he came back maybe on January or February this year.

But if the healing process goes right, Boogie is definitely no doubt one of the reason why Warriors will become more of a deadly team once playoffs come. Chances for Warriors to sealed again another championship is definitely at higher percentage. Hope other teams will do some adjustments to make this season more competitive.

[gabmen]

Not the system of Walton but the way Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson played. These guys are not used to have a one man team player in their respective former teams. These guys are used to ball rotation plays. The blending of these 3 will be good if all things are successfully executed on the way. If LeBron is the only new acquired player of the Lakers then I believed that his system will be brought to the Lakers but it's not.

That is one more factor that we need to see.
This guys are team players. Their kind of game might get affected when this see Lebron doing everything. (including ball handling which Rondo loves).
I bet this is also why Kyrie left the Cavs. He wants the ball handling to be taken care by him and not Lebron.

Critics will be looking at this team and there will be different stories that will come out. What if's, who and why. 

I wanted to see how Lance will play together with Lebron. I remember before when Lebron is in Miami and Lance is in Pacers, he can guard Lebron well. This guy is good, hope his talent won't be wasted because of Lebron playing style, ballhog. Although Lebron is really a good player, he shouldn't play like that if he wants his team mate help him and contribute in scoring. Let's see if this three can build a chemistry.

Well it's going to be very interesting how walton will manage such a lineup with lebron in the center of it. On paper, the lakers really look formidable with a mix of young talents and veterans. Can't imagine the pressure this would be on young luke

[Reid]

Not the system of Walton but the way Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson played. These guys are not used to have a one man team player in their respective former teams. These guys are used to ball rotation plays. The blending of these 3 will be good if all things are successfully executed on the way. If LeBron is the only new acquired player of the Lakers then I believed that his system will be brought to the Lakers but it's not.

That is one more factor that we need to see.
This guys are team players. Their kind of game might get affected when this see Lebron doing everything. (including ball handling which Rondo loves).
I bet this is also why Kyrie left the Cavs. He wants the ball handling to be taken care by him and not Lebron.

Critics will be looking at this team and there will be different stories that will come out. What if's, who and why. 

I wanted to see how Lance will play together with Lebron. I remember before when Lebron is in Miami and Lance is in Pacers, he can guard Lebron well. This guy is good, hope his talent won't be wasted because of Lebron playing style, ballhog. Although Lebron is really a good player, he shouldn't play like that if he wants his team mate help him and contribute in scoring. Let's see if this three can build a chemistry.

These players are more of matured now and with the characteristics of Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson, I think they are not a type of player that will just allow anyone to just do the tasks on their own.

As Paul Pierce said: far.

“As LeBron gets older in age, he needs guys like Rondo and Lonzo Ball to bring the ball up and make plays for him — guys like Lance that can make plays because as he advances in age he has to find different ways to score and make life easier on himself. Having a guy like Rondo definitely improves the team’s IQ.”

Well then, we just have to see it once season begin.


Im really disagree that Golden State Warriors now formed a most superteam in the NBA as mentioned by the others because of the addition of DeMarcus Cousins. No such thing as they destroying the NBA. Didn't they know that torn achilles that Boogie experienced this year is one of the worst injury that happened on a player. Estimated recovery is 8-10 months so still we can't expect a 100% performance by Boogie once he came back maybe on January or February this year.

But if the healing process goes right, Boogie is definitely no doubt one of the reason why Warriors will become more of a deadly team once playoffs come. Chances for Warriors to sealed again another championship is definitely at higher percentage. Hope other teams will do some adjustments to make this season more competitive.

That is why Cousins also took that 5m deal. His agent might be in panic for no team wants him because of the injury.
I am guessing GSW management just want to use him for some game.
30 games for 5m could be enough.  and it is just a one year contract. He might be a star but the injury will still make other management fear it would come back. And yes it will.

As of that Paul Pierce quote.
He is right. That way he could also preserve his stamina by going half court without dribbling the ball. Make himself an off guard again or a small forward. Stay low and do some perimeters. Let Rondo do the passing, he is good with it.

[harizen]

That is why Cousins also took that 5m deal. His agent might be in panic for no team wants him because of the injury.
I am guessing GSW management just want to use him for some game.
30 games for 5m could be enough.  and it is just a one year contract. He might be a star but the injury will still make other management fear it would come back. And yes it will.

As of that Paul Pierce quote.
He is right. That way he could also preserve his stamina by going half court without dribbling the ball. Make himself an off guard again or a small forward. Stay low and do some perimeters. Let Rondo do the passing, he is good with it.

Cousins really want a max contract from any team once free agency hit. He really aimed for that but because of the injury and I think less offer now from other teams unlike prior to injury where he is one of the most targeted player next season, he now accept a small deal. Max contract then only few games will played this season? Really a waste of salary space unless a team that will offered that truly believes that Boogie will be deadly in the upcoming season.

But who knows, that small deal may take him into his first finals appearance or probably a championship if Golden State Warriors can make it again. He just have to play good whatever it takes once he recovered so a better deal will be offered to him next season.

[markdario112616]

That is why Cousins also took that 5m deal. His agent might be in panic for no team wants him because of the injury.
I am guessing GSW management just want to use him for some game.
30 games for 5m could be enough.  and it is just a one year contract. He might be a star but the injury will still make other management fear it would come back. And yes it will.

As of that Paul Pierce quote.
He is right. That way he could also preserve his stamina by going half court without dribbling the ball. Make himself an off guard again or a small forward. Stay low and do some perimeters. Let Rondo do the passing, he is good with it.

Cousins really want a max contract from any team once free agency hit. He really aimed for that but because of the injury and I think less offer now from other teams unlike prior to injury where he is one of the most targeted player next season, he now accept a small deal. Max contract then only few games will played this season? Really a waste of salary space unless a team that will offered that truly believes that Boogie will be deadly in the upcoming season.

But who knows, that small deal may take him into his first finals appearance or probably a championship if Golden State Warriors can make it again. He just have to play good whatever it takes once he recovered so a better deal will be offered to him next season.

Well, Speaking of Cousin's adding to warriors line up is quite bullish, it's like a one-way ticket to the championship. Smart move? Nah, it's much more of KD like move, If you can't beat them join them but for the GS management this deal is an advantage. Now that sooner or later AI and West will retire and free up some spot for the Big man position Boogie could be their reserve and the fact that Mcgee is already at Lakers, GS needed a backup for him. Just saying, Lebron's dream of getting a championship again now that he's at west will stay as a dream.

[ivan376]

Kingkong's Lakers has no match with the GSW. Kawhi will be the sixth man of GSW!

[boyptc]

Kingkong's Lakers has no match with the GSW. Kawhi will be the sixth man of GSW!

Hahaha, you just made my day.

Regardless if he has a match or not to GSW, this season is another exciting and one of the most awaited.

[Caladonian]

Kingkong's Lakers has no match with the GSW. Kawhi will be the sixth man of GSW!

Hahaha, you just made my day.

Regardless if he has a match or not to GSW, this season is another exciting and one of the most awaited.

Super team against the super team, west really full of exciting line ups that can make this season too difficult to say who's going to have that edge, while Lakers really aiming for a good chance gsw won't let this grandslam opportunities to be missed, once again adding another stars that will be fit for their inside man will help kd and curry adding offensive threat.

[Ipwich]

Kingkong's Lakers has no match with the GSW. Kawhi will be the sixth man of GSW!

Hahaha, you just made my day.

Regardless if he has a match or not to GSW, this season is another exciting and one of the most awaited.

The warriors don't need Leonard anymore, they are the best team in the NBA and with the addition of cousins, that makes them unbeatable.
I believe whatever team Leonard will land, there is gonna be a big adjustment and they still have no match with the Champs.

[LogitechMouse]

Kingkong's Lakers has no match with the GSW. Kawhi will be the sixth man of GSW!

Lols!!!! The warriors don't need Kawhi anymore. It will only ruin their way of playing. The current roster of GSW is one of the best already. They just need a good center and they got Boogie now although he is injured.

Kawhi deserves to be on the Lakers or 76ers not Warriors.

[Ranly123]

Kingkong's Lakers has no match with the GSW. Kawhi will be the sixth man of GSW!

Hahaha, you just made my day.

Regardless if he has a match or not to GSW, this season is another exciting and one of the most awaited.

The warriors don't need Leonard anymore, they are the best team in the NBA and with the addition of cousins, that makes them unbeatable.
I believe whatever team Leonard will land, there is gonna be a big adjustment and they still have no match with the Champs.

Cousins is the biggest dumbass joining the gsw. Earning only a minimum for a superstar like him does not fit his payrate. Sacrificing his earnings for the sake of a championship is not a good idea to begin with.

[Reid]

That is why Cousins also took that 5m deal. His agent might be in panic for no team wants him because of the injury.
I am guessing GSW management just want to use him for some game.
30 games for 5m could be enough.  and it is just a one year contract. He might be a star but the injury will still make other management fear it would come back. And yes it will.

As of that Paul Pierce quote.
He is right. That way he could also preserve his stamina by going half court without dribbling the ball. Make himself an off guard again or a small forward. Stay low and do some perimeters. Let Rondo do the passing, he is good with it.

Cousins really want a max contract from any team once free agency hit. He really aimed for that but because of the injury and I think less offer now from other teams unlike prior to injury where he is one of the most targeted player next season, he now accept a small deal. Max contract then only few games will played this season? Really a waste of salary space unless a team that will offered that truly believes that Boogie will be deadly in the upcoming season.

But who knows, that small deal may take him into his first finals appearance or probably a championship if Golden State Warriors can make it again. He just have to play good whatever it takes once he recovered so a better deal will be offered to him next season.

True. Showcase his skills and let them know that Achilles shot is not going to bother him and he can be healthy all season.
He knows it, his agent knows they wont get any good offer this year.
He wont accept that deal if they knew it was not that bad.

Now GSW got two players with injuries going back and forth.
Cousins and Curry.

[Sukut]

Kingkong's Lakers has no match with the GSW. Kawhi will be the sixth man of GSW!

Hahaha, you just made my day.

Regardless if he has a match or not to GSW, this season is another exciting and one of the most awaited.

The warriors don't need Leonard anymore, they are the best team in the NBA and with the addition of cousins, that makes them unbeatable.
I believe whatever team Leonard will land, there is gonna be a big adjustment and they still have no match with the Champs.

Cousins is the biggest dumbass joining the gsw. Earning only a minimum for a superstar like him does not fit his payrate. Sacrificing his earnings for the sake of a championship is not a good idea to begin with.

Totally agree. There're tons of legends without a ring. He's going to go into record as a ring "buyer".

[Hamphser]

Kingkong's Lakers has no match with the GSW. Kawhi will be the sixth man of GSW!

Hahaha, you just made my day.

Regardless if he has a match or not to GSW, this season is another exciting and one of the most awaited.

The warriors don't need Leonard anymore, they are the best team in the NBA and with the addition of cousins, that makes them unbeatable.
I believe whatever team Leonard will land, there is gonna be a big adjustment and they still have no match with the Champs.

Cousins is the biggest dumbass joining the gsw. Earning only a minimum for a superstar like him does not fit his payrate. Sacrificing his earnings for the sake of a championship is not a good idea to begin with.

Totally agree. There're tons of legends without a ring. He's going to go into record as a ring "buyer".

We cant change his decision yet he do likes to experience the essence while playing on the finals. I agree that his payrate wont really suit out but as being said he would sacrifice that thing for championship.
even he would go to that record of ring buyer then its none of our business