2024 NBA Season

[ivan376]

I'm so excited to read in the official NBA standing that an "e" will be put before the name Lakers! lol I've said it at the early stage of this season that Lebron will not be going to the playoffs and I guess it right! Byebye Lecry...

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[Baofeng]

76ers roaster looks almost great, especially after adding Tobias Harris to it but the problem is that players don't have a good chemistry right now meaning they didn't played enough time together to be able to compete against teams who already have a team that's been together for months or even years.

Things will improve, the management knows what they are doing, they already secure a playoff spot so their decision should for the upcoming playoffs.

Last playoffs they play with the Celtics and unfortunately they loss, with Harris addition, they'll make sure they will have it this time.
Embiid needs someone to rely also as he can't do it all, they have a big three now and I hope they will improve during playoffs.

I agree and most of the time this so called team chemistry really shows when they're in the playoffs. Players games are going up and so as the chemistry of the team. Harris is really a good addition to the team, at least they have other options now as compare to the last season wherein Joel plays a big part and if teams have a good defensive center, he had a hard time scoring/rebounding. So I'm still seeing some improvements along the way specially when playoff comes.

[Botnake]

I'm so excited to read in the official NBA standing that an "e" will be put before the name Lakers! lol I've said it at the early stage of this season that Lebron will not be going to the playoffs and I guess it right! Byebye Lecry...

Haters spotted. LOL.

Lebron does not make the playoff so no more sweep for him, he will once again avoid to be embarrass by the warriors.
Who knows Lakers might improve in the next season?

So far it was only Lebron which is the greatest rival of the warriors although they swept his team, so I can say they'll have an easy journey for 3-peat this season. Rockets, not gonna stand long against them, another classic western match up might be seen but we know who will win.

[btc_angela]

I'm so excited to read in the official NBA standing that an "e" will be put before the name Lakers! lol I've said it at the early stage of this season that Lebron will not be going to the playoffs and I guess it right! Byebye Lecry...

Haters spotted. LOL.

Lebron does not make the playoff so no more sweep for him, he will once again avoid to be embarrass by the warriors.
Who knows Lakers might improve in the next season?

So far it was only Lebron which is the greatest rival of the warriors although they swept his team, so I can say they'll have an easy journey for 3-peat this season. Rockets, not gonna stand long against them, another classic western match up might be seen but we know who will win.

Lol, @ivan376 is always been a Lebron hater, you can see his post around this thread. But it's all good, we in this community welcome everyones opinion. The Rockets will still poised a treat, they almost swept GSW this season right? so they still have the numbers. But I guess they've been there, they know what to do when they enter the playoffs, and when Durant is back I'm sure they will be as strong  or even stronger last year with the addition of Cousins in the middle.

[Harlot]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

[Jating]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

Correct, we still need someone to carry the team and in the case of Denver, Jokic is carrying much of the load. So it will be different when it comes to playoff, there's a lot of expectations from them specially they are the number 2 seed currently.

Will they choke come playoff time since most of them are very young and un-experience? Or will they rise to the occasion and prove that them being the number 2 seed in not a fluke? I guess we will need to find it out.

[Ranly123]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

You're right, teamwork is the key to winning. But having a superstar in a team would be a different story, because opponents will have a hard time to stop someone other than the whole team. That's why, a superstar is a good decoy for the defense to collapse. In Denver's side, I would say they cannot maintain their momentum because of their lack on experience otherwise they would bloom during that time.

[milewilda]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

Correct, we still need someone to carry the team and in the case of Denver, Jokic is carrying much of the load. So it will be different when it comes to playoff, there's a lot of expectations from them specially they are the number 2 seed currently.

Will they choke come playoff time since most of them are very young and un-experience? Or will they rise to the occasion and prove that them being the number 2 seed in not a fluke? I guess we will need to find it out.

Playoffs would be different even if they are number 2.For Jokic we can really say that he do have an important role, if we do look at on their last game against mavericks he's top on rebounding and
assist and for the points Millsap handles it.I do love their teamwork yet all of them do focus on their role even theres no superstars they can really catch up and they wont reach their standing if they arent capable.

[peter0425]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

Correct, we still need someone to carry the team and in the case of Denver, Jokic is carrying much of the load. So it will be different when it comes to playoff, there's a lot of expectations from them specially they are the number 2 seed currently.

Will they choke come playoff time since most of them are very young and un-experience? Or will they rise to the occasion and prove that them being the number 2 seed in not a fluke? I guess we will need to find it out.

Playoffs would be different even if they are number 2.For Jokic we can really say that he do have an important role, if we do look at on their last game against mavericks he's top on rebounding and
assist and for the points Millsap handles it.I do love their teamwork yet all of them do focus on their role even theres no superstars they can really catch up and they wont reach their standing if they arent capable.

Obviously they are really capable and with the second spot in a tough western division, that says about the team whether Jokic could be their leader or not. As you have mentioned Millsap is already performing very well and the rest of the team are contributing to the cause. And when the they are in the playoff, they are going to proved that they are not a hype team.

[Indamuck]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

The last team to win a NBA championship without a real superstar was the 2004 Detroit Pistons.  So yes, it is very rare to win without one of those big name players on your team.  Its not impossible but very unlikely to happen.  Its why teams are willing to spend 30 million per year on just one player.

[MakeMoneyBtc]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

The last team to win a NBA championship without a real superstar was the 2004 Detroit Pistons.  So yes, it is very rare to win without one of those big name players on your team.  Its not impossible but very unlikely to happen.  Its why teams are willing to spend 30 million per year on just one player.

A superstar is needed because he is the leader of the team and can completely change how they are playing. First of all a superstar is motivating the team, just like LeBron on the Lakers(this situation is different because their team is not a playoff team, but a lot of players have been playing a lot better with LeBron on the floor), and then it lead the team to the victory by scoring points, offering passes and creating the strategy.

[Naida_BR]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

The last team to win a NBA championship without a real superstar was the 2004 Detroit Pistons.  So yes, it is very rare to win without one of those big name players on your team.  Its not impossible but very unlikely to happen.  Its why teams are willing to spend 30 million per year on just one player.

Indeed, but now every team in the NBA has a star player in the roster. At least those who compete to get the championship title. Well, except from Golden State Warriors who have all the NBA stars all together in one squad. This is what makes the difference in the team for so many consecutive years.

[justdimin]

Lebron not making the playoffs is not really his fault, he does play a big role on not making the playoffs but dude has played one of the greatest statistical seasons ever and he still couldn't get to 40 wins, I don't mean the trouble is with the team neither but mostly on the coaching and front office, if you have Lebron you surround him with shooters whereas Lakers have two playmaking point guards who can't shoot, no shooting guard that is lights out from three, back up sf that is known for his irritating defense and character and basically a young Kevin Durant type player who can't score from three but finds middies his place, dude needs to be surrounded with three pointers to actually go try to draw defense on him and pass out, not passers and defenders and mid range shooters.

Next year, hopefully they will get some long term players and shooters to make up for the troubles of this year or Lebron may have a horrible last 3 year in his career just because of horrible mismanagement by the front office and coaches who couldn't build a team around him.

[milewilda]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

Correct, we still need someone to carry the team and in the case of Denver, Jokic is carrying much of the load. So it will be different when it comes to playoff, there's a lot of expectations from them specially they are the number 2 seed currently.

Will they choke come playoff time since most of them are very young and un-experience? Or will they rise to the occasion and prove that them being the number 2 seed in not a fluke? I guess we will need to find it out.

Playoffs would be different even if they are number 2.For Jokic we can really say that he do have an important role, if we do look at on their last game against mavericks he's top on rebounding and
assist and for the points Millsap handles it.I do love their teamwork yet all of them do focus on their role even theres no superstars they can really catch up and they wont reach their standing if they arent capable.

Obviously they are really capable and with the second spot in a tough western division, that says about the team whether Jokic could be their leader or not. As you have mentioned Millsap is already performing very well and the rest of the team are contributing to the cause. And when the they are in the playoff, they are going to proved that they are not a hype team.

I dont know why people do call them as a hype yet having the stats of   45W  22L  Win Percentage .672 doesnt only came with sheer luck if we do try to look the western teams.

[BlackMambaPH]

Interesting matchup for today's game between Golden State Warrior vs Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC Homecourt advantage). I'll still go for Golden State Warriors this time since Warriors defeated the Rockets from their last game.

You, who do you think will win this match?

[carlfebz2]

Interesting matchup for today's game between Golden State Warrior vs Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC Homecourt advantage). I'll still go for Golden State Warriors this time since Warriors defeated the Rockets from their last game.

You, who do you think will win this match?

My bet is on Warriors this time even I'm not a fan of them but in regards with past outcomes we can already presume on whose the winner. 

[Vaculin]

Interesting matchup for today's game between Golden State Warrior vs Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC Homecourt advantage). I'll still go for Golden State Warriors this time since Warriors defeated the Rockets from their last game.

You, who do you think will win this match?

My bet is on Warriors this time even I'm not a fan of them but in regards with past outcomes we can already presume on whose the winner. 

Warriors seem to be dominating now, though it's played on the KYC court but warriors just shooting well especially in the 1st quarter where they score 41 points. This could be another victory for the warriors if the OKC will not rally in the 2nd half, it's very dangerous for any opponent if warriors are shooting very well.

[Reid]

Now I believe a team doesnt really need star. Again, Denver is proving it. Jokic was not really their star from that statt but due to good coaching all of them is known now.
A strong team which did not even made the playoffs last year is not at the second spot in the West.
Will be watching all these players now.

You don't even need a star player to win games all you need is team work and all players doing their part to contribute. But its a different thing when it comes to playoffs especially in the championship a team's success to win the trophy depends on how hungry their players are and nothing is more hungrier and motivated then a star player wanting to be his name on top of the hall of fame, that's why a lot of teams showing good teamwork isn't sufficient enough for them to defeat this kinds of teams that has all stars.

You're right, teamwork is the key to winning. But having a superstar in a team would be a different story, because opponents will have a hard time to stop someone other than the whole team. That's why, a superstar is a good decoy for the defense to collapse. In Denver's side, I would say they cannot maintain their momentum because of their lack on experience otherwise they would bloom during that time.

You cannot tell that too.
It may become a different story when they are in the playoffs.
I still remember this Denver team last year fighting for a do or die moment just so they reach that 8th spot for the playoffs.
They played so hard that it is almost impossible for every shot.

Now even if they do not have the experience for the playoffs they might still win it.
Look at the young Celtics going for the Finals.
Although it is a different story there is still something about Denver that will make you wonder. They could pull a win even if the lead of the opponent is so high.

Just now I am watching them 15-2 run against Indiana. Entertaining game.

[Fredomago]

Interesting matchup for today's game between Golden State Warrior vs Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC Homecourt advantage). I'll still go for Golden State Warriors this time since Warriors defeated the Rockets from their last game.

You, who do you think will win this match?

My bet is on Warriors this time even I'm not a fan of them but in regards with past outcomes we can already presume on whose the winner. 

Warriors seem to be dominating now, though it's played on the KYC court but warriors just shooting well especially in the 1st quarter where they score 41 points. This could be another victory for the warriors if the OKC will not rally in the 2nd half, it's very dangerous for any opponent if warriors are shooting very well.

Up by 20 points now and still doing well, GSW showing the old ways they are been lifted by splash brothers and the rest really doing well rotated,
big chance for those who bets for as GSW might win this with big leads, lets see if how George and Westbrook will adjust and try to win this making
a big comeback with less than 15 mins left in this game.

[Viscore]

Interesting matchup for today's game between Golden State Warrior vs Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC Homecourt advantage). I'll still go for Golden State Warriors this time since Warriors defeated the Rockets from their last game.

You, who do you think will win this match?

My bet is on Warriors this time even I'm not a fan of them but in regards with past outcomes we can already presume on whose the winner. 

Warriors seem to be dominating now, though it's played on the KYC court but warriors just shooting well especially in the 1st quarter where they score 41 points. This could be another victory for the warriors if the OKC will not rally in the 2nd half, it's very dangerous for any opponent if warriors are shooting very well.

Up by 20 points now and still doing well, GSW showing the old ways they are been lifted by splash brothers and the rest really doing well rotated,
big chance for those who bets for as GSW might win this with big leads, lets see if how George and Westbrook will adjust and try to win this making
a big comeback with less than 15 mins left in this game.

OKC has no answer, again the Splash brother are very well tonight.
Thompson already have 20+ points while Curry with 30+ and we are just at the start of the 4th quarter, more scores to come for these two.

Westbrook stats is hilarious, 1-15 shooting so far.  - No triple double tonight or even double double.