2024 NBA Season

[Ranly123]

Support by fans could make the team morale go up and could make the team go work harder. I think this is a reason for teams that are on the streak. Lack of support from the local fans. This is actually sad for players.

Having the support from the fans boost the morale of the team specially on crucial games. Every cheer from the fans is an additional energy to push through and win the game for every team and players. That's how the fans played as the sixth man on the court.

[goinmerry]

What's make them look not scary to others anymore is because other West teams now improved their lineup unlike in previous seasons where Warriors is almost a favorites since we can't see any teams that can be matched them on those seasons.

West teams become more competitive now compared to last season. The reason Warriors aren't now the favorites.

Even Durant stay there, I think they will not be most favorites anymore to win the NBA title. But you know Warriors today is still the Warriors we have known and watched on their way to the top. Others are now gone but the original roster who helps the franchise is still there.

[Oasisman]

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GSW might make it to the playoffs but I doubt if they can make it all the way to the finals. I mean, look at how the teams stacked up in the west. Most of the stronger teams are in that conference so for GSW to make it back to the finals, they need to be more aggressive to the basket and to their defense.

Well, yeah their chance to play in the playoffs will not go below 50%. Huge percentage has been lost right? Because they also lost 2 of the most important pieces on both ends of the floor. KD is a huge loss for the GSW, as well as Klay's injury, as he (Klay) will be expected to be in his best shape next season.
Neverthless, If DLo will prove he's worth acquiring, then I can say playoffs for them will never be hard.

[Bttzed03]

They are no longer scary because they no longer possess that same offensive firepower. Opposing teams are also familiar with their style of play.

With Durant and other key players out, we'll see if the new replacements can fill in those big shoes.

They are not as scary as before NOT because they lack now of offensive power. They are already a powerhouse team with a powerhouse talent even before Kevin Durant arrived and still have that offensive power.

What's make them look not scary to others anymore is because other West teams now improved their lineup unlike in previous seasons where Warriors is almost a favorites since we can't see any teams that can be matched them on those seasons.

Notice that I used the phrase "no longer possess that same offensive firepower" and not "they lack offensive power". I don't see anyone on their current line up that can match Durrant's offense aside from Curry and Thompson.

And yes, the upgrade done by the other teams contributed to that as well.

[LogitechMouse]

Warriors seems confident that they were able to replace Iguodala and even Livingston's defensive capabilities.

I know that they are no longer the favorite and I also doubt that they can reach Western conf. finals even if they have Klay but I still want to see what their young squad can do. It was only a few years ago when Steph was dubbed as the baby face assasin there. Now, he is the oldest in their roster.

I know that this is just the pre-season but I think GSW will not be really a big of a deal this season, unlike the recent one. Steph is still great, I mean 18 minutes in the court with 18 points,3 rebs, and 2 assts, that is just amazing. But as a whole, they are not that scary as a team. We don't know still, it is just a prediction and I might be wrong.

They are no longer scary because they no longer possess that same offensive firepower. Opposing teams are also familiar with their style of play.

With Durant and other key players out, we'll see if the new replacements can fill in those big shoes.

They've really messed up last NBA Finals to be honest. Because of their management, Durant will not play this season. Now that they don't have KD on their roster and Klay is sitting for a long time right now, their offensive decreased a lot compare to how good are them in offense last season.

Yes they are no longer scary at this moment but.... if Russell and some of their players can step up in their game, their is a chance that they can become as strong as they are last season. Remember when Curry is still at his young age in Warriors but through the years he became stronger, it can happen too to other players. Russell and maybe McKinnie can fill up what KD and Klay left.

[coinfinger]

Support by fans could make the team morale go up and could make the team go work harder. I think this is a reason for teams that are on the streak. Lack of support from the local fans. This is actually sad for players.

Having the support from the fans boost the morale of the team specially on crucial games. Every cheer from the fans is an additional energy to push through and win the game for every team and players. That's how the fans played as the sixth man on the court.

I doubt this has any changes in the league, its a preseason game and nobody really plays properly in preseason games we all know that, hell we have seen drunk players come to preseason games and barely get any minutes because he was drunk.

Long story short Lakers look good, they have a decent team, they are definitely going to make a big splash this season for sure but Warriors are not as bad as they looked in this game, they still don't have Klay back and he will be back by playoffs, plus Curry was just having fun obviously, dude started the game with literally half court contested shot, that was hilarious. When the league starts again Warriors will be a top 5 west team for sure.

Lebron may not be PG though, he played point forward once again but they had Rondo so Rondo will probably play make more than Lebron.

[Viscore]

Lebron may not be PG though, he played point forward once again but they had Rondo so Rondo will probably play make more than Lebron.

If Lebon will act as a PG, Rondo will be playing as the 2nd round unit of the Lakers, which makes them a dangerous team.
We know Lebron can fill any position he wants but based on my observation, he is also effective as a point guard since he can drive the ball and just pass either to davis or from its outside shooters.

[Ranly123]

Lebron may not be PG though, he played point forward once again but they had Rondo so Rondo will probably play make more than Lebron.

If Lebon will act as a PG, Rondo will be playing as the 2nd round unit of the Lakers, which makes them a dangerous team.
We know Lebron can fill any position he wants but based on my observation, he is also effective as a point guard since he can drive the ball and just pass either to davis or from its outside shooters.

That's right, LeBron at point guard position was the most effective for him since he has a great court vision and a high basketball IQ. Considering the Lakers has tall players at thir disposal, it is only right to have a bigman running the play which only LeBron can do.

[Questat]

Lebron may not be PG though, he played point forward once again but they had Rondo so Rondo will probably play make more than Lebron.

If Lebon will act as a PG, Rondo will be playing as the 2nd round unit of the Lakers, which makes them a dangerous team.
We know Lebron can fill any position he wants but based on my observation, he is also effective as a point guard since he can drive the ball and just pass either to davis or from its outside shooters.

That's right, LeBron at point guard position was the most effective for him since he has a great court vision and a high basketball IQ. Considering the Lakers has tall players at thir disposal, it is only right to have a bigman running the play which only LeBron can do.

If I still remember correctly, during the first season of Lebron with the Lakers, he didn't act as  PG and they gave that position to the real PG which is Rondo, but Lebron's effectiveness has decrease so in the middle of the season I guess, he manage the PG so their ranking remains in the top 8 and it was just the injury was their major problem that's why their ranking slide down.

So, I think they will make Lebron as PG for this whole season and as long as he is healthy, he will be able to carry this team to not just in playoffs but in the Finals.

[Golftech]

Lebron may not be PG though, he played point forward once again but they had Rondo so Rondo will probably play make more than Lebron.

If Lebon will act as a PG, Rondo will be playing as the 2nd round unit of the Lakers, which makes them a dangerous team.
We know Lebron can fill any position he wants but based on my observation, he is also effective as a point guard since he can drive the ball and just pass either to davis or from its outside shooters.

The good catch with Lebron once he play as PG, He can create space to the shooter knowing that the defense will always switch and double him. Smart player like him knows when to shoot and when to pass the ball. He can play all the position and switch from offensive to defensive stop.

And with how he practices hes shooting capabilities, it will be an additional threat. I imagine when MJ switched from airtime to shooting machine,.

[Vaculin]

Lebron may not be PG though, he played point forward once again but they had Rondo so Rondo will probably play make more than Lebron.

If Lebon will act as a PG, Rondo will be playing as the 2nd round unit of the Lakers, which makes them a dangerous team.
We know Lebron can fill any position he wants but based on my observation, he is also effective as a point guard since he can drive the ball and just pass either to davis or from its outside shooters.

The good catch with Lebron once he play as PG, He can create space to the shooter knowing that the defense will always switch and double him. Smart player like him knows when to shoot and when to pass the ball. He can play all the position and switch from offensive to defensive stop.

And with how he practices hes shooting capabilities, it will be an additional threat. I imagine when MJ switched from airtime to shooting machine,.

Completely agree with your statement, the fact that he can attract the defense, that would give his teammates more open looks.
And now that they have added a good shooter of Danny Green, they will be a beneficial of Lebon's drive and pass style of play, of course Green a long with Kuzma.

[yoseph]

What's make them look not scary to others anymore is because other West teams now improved their lineup unlike in previous seasons where Warriors is almost a favorites since we can't see any teams that can be matched them on those seasons.

West teams become more competitive now compared to last season. The reason Warriors aren't now the favorites.

Even Durant stay there, I think they will not be most favorites anymore to win the NBA title. But you know Warriors today is still the Warriors we have known and watched on their way to the top. Others are now gone but the original roster who helps the franchise is still there.

Many people are saying that the Warriors loss to the Lakers in the preseason game doesn't really matter but with the full roster that played the game, I think that it really does matter. The dynamics have really changed in the west and i see some serious competitions there which would be great for the game as a whole.

[Bttzed03]

They are no longer scary because they no longer possess that same offensive firepower. Opposing teams are also familiar with their style of play.

With Durant and other key players out, we'll see if the new replacements can fill in those big shoes.

They've really messed up last NBA Finals to be honest. Because of their management, Durant will not play this season. Now that they don't have KD on their roster and Klay is sitting for a long time right now, their offensive decreased a lot compare to how good are them in offense last season.

Yes they are no longer scary at this moment but.... if Russell and some of their players can step up in their game, their is a chance that they can become as strong as they are last season. Remember when Curry is still at his young age in Warriors but through the years he became stronger, it can happen too to other players. Russell and maybe McKinnie can fill up what KD and Klay left.

They probably can but not this season. I doubt they'll be at KD/Klay level in a short time. Those two have a lot of learning to do before they can fill in those huge shoes. The good thing for them is that they will be learning from one or two of the best players in the league right now.

[bestcoins1]

Another news for NBA fans in india. NBA have a plan to launch a league in this country! https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-12-team-professional-league-india-140144744.html
i think India have a potentially market for NBA. because NBA is also popular in this country like cricket right?

[Ranly123]

Another news for NBA fans in india. NBA have a plan to launch a league in this country! https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-12-team-professional-league-india-140144744.html
i think India have a potentially market for NBA. because NBA is also popular in this country like cricket right?

Does NBA that popular in India? I don't know if it was because I haven't heard about India have focused in basketball in there sports.

[spadormie]

Great, you nailed it.
Look at Charlotte. Even if they already have one of the best players in the league, it is like.. there is still no joy out there.
So for me, it wil;l not just always be players. It is how great the fans will cheer for them for their good plays and moves. Without the fans it will just like be a practice game.

GSW still have a chance to give other teams a good competition. Let us not forget the 2 time MVP is there and is still kicking good with a healthy body.

True. We know that fans doesn't have the right to play for the team, but they are the supporter of the team. Boo-ing enemy teams and screaming while the team is on the move to take the game, makes the players go on their beast mode to take over the game.

[Bttzed03]

Another news for NBA fans in india. NBA have a plan to launch a league in this country! https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-12-team-professional-league-india-140144744.html
i think India have a potentially market for NBA. because NBA is also popular in this country like cricket right?

Does NBA that popular in India? I don't know if it was because I haven't heard about India have focused in basketball in there sports.

It's still a young sport there. NBA started an academy back in India in 2017 according to the article and I can only assume that it's been gaining popularity since then. It also helps that one of the NBA team's owner (Sacramento) hails from Mumbai.

The league may be playing its first games in India on Thursday and Friday, but it has been promoting basketball initiatives in Mumbai since at least 2011, the same year games were broadcast live in the country. The NBA Academy India also opened in 2017.

[chaser15]

Another news for NBA fans in india. NBA have a plan to launch a league in this country! https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-12-team-professional-league-india-140144744.html
i think India have a potentially market for NBA. because NBA is also popular in this country like cricket right?

Does NBA that popular in India? I don't know if it was because I haven't heard about India have focused in basketball in there sports.

I think of that too that the NBA is not that popular in India but looks like it was changed after years and now began making sounds in that country.

According to the article, it was the Sacramento Kings owner, an Indian national, who started and push that agenda for years and now the fruit of his work is now being noticed by Indian NBA enthusiasts.

I think the upcoming game between Kings and Pacers in India is a market test as part of expanding in presence in the whole world. If it will become a success, I think the NBA will hold more games here in the future.

Looking at the current Indian national team, most of their player's height is impressive, with the tallest starting from 7'2, 6'11,6'8, etc.

[Reid]

Another news for NBA fans in india. NBA have a plan to launch a league in this country! https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-12-team-professional-league-india-140144744.html
i think India have a potentially market for NBA. because NBA is also popular in this country like cricket right?

Does NBA that popular in India? I don't know if it was because I haven't heard about India have focused in basketball in there sports.

Same goes with me.
I dont see them having the real effort to be one of the top 10. They just play it.
Havent even heard stories in that country for upcoming stars unlike other Asian countries.

GSW still have a chance to give other teams a good competition. Let us not forget the 2 time MVP is there and is still kicking good with a healthy body.

True. We know that fans doesn't have the right to play for the team, but they are the supporter of the team. Boo-ing enemy teams and screaming while the team is on the move to take the game, makes the players go on their beast mode to take over the game.

That one is correct.
That also just means they are being entertained by their team. GSW somehow made it happen to contribute a lot of money for their management. That way, they are also paid in good prices just to continue giving more entertainment.

[bestcoins1]

Another news for NBA fans in india. NBA have a plan to launch a league in this country! https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-12-team-professional-league-india-140144744.html
i think India have a potentially market for NBA. because NBA is also popular in this country like cricket right?

Does NBA that popular in India? I don't know if it was because I haven't heard about India have focused in basketball in there sports.

I think of that too that the NBA is not that popular in India but looks like it was changed after years and now began making sounds in that country.

According to the article, it was the Sacramento Kings owner, an Indian national, who started and push that agenda for years and now the fruit of his work is now being noticed by Indian NBA enthusiasts.

I think the upcoming game between Kings and Pacers in India is a market test as part of expanding in presence in the whole world. If it will become a success, I think the NBA will hold more games here in the future.

Looking at the current Indian national team, most of their player's height is impressive, with the tallest starting from 7'2, 6'11,6'8, etc.

Yes, this is make sense. Kings match against Pacers could be judged by the NBA to consider making a league there. of course they consider is in terms of business, because if based on FIBA ranking India is ranked 74th far below the Philippines (31th). but it seems the Philippines is not a potentially good market for business.