2024 NBA Season

[Reid]

As for the Pelicans, there is one thing I want to follow if he will blend properly to the team, especially to Zion, and that is Brandom Ingram. I want to see if he will still pursue his desire of being the main center of the offense. As you noticed in his 3 years unsuccessful run with the Lakers, he always acts as the main man even LeBron was there. He always does that ISO thing and failed last shots during clutch even there are other players around who is uncontested. There are lots of failed selfish plays etc.

Now that Lakers traded him, I'm sure there is a sort of "I will show Lakers how good I am" on his mind and surely he will more focus on improving his offensive phase. I just hope he is matured enough to think that he needs to let go of his pride if he saw Zion is playing good in every particular game.

True, that guy is like a Kevin Durant in the making.
Long hands, tall guy but not slow with a smooth perimeter accuracy.
That kind of game was KD when he played with the Oklahoma Thunder in his younger days.

Soon this Brandon Ingram will also be building his three point shots which will be unstoppable.
It will be great if he will be compared to KD on the next years to come.
He should just avoid getting into trouble for so many times.

[wheelz1200]

As for the Pelicans, there is one thing I want to follow if he will blend properly to the team, especially to Zion, and that is Brandom Ingram. I want to see if he will still pursue his desire of being the main center of the offense. As you noticed in his 3 years unsuccessful run with the Lakers, he always acts as the main man even LeBron was there. He always does that ISO thing and failed last shots during clutch even there are other players around who is uncontested. There are lots of failed selfish plays etc.

Now that Lakers traded him, I'm sure there is a sort of "I will show Lakers how good I am" on his mind and surely he will more focus on improving his offensive phase. I just hope he is matured enough to think that he needs to let go of his pride if he saw Zion is playing good in every particular game.

True, that guy is like a Kevin Durant in the making.
Long hands, tall guy but not slow with a smooth perimeter accuracy.
That kind of game was KD when he played with the Oklahoma Thunder in his younger days.

Soon this Brandon Ingram will also be building his three point shots which will be unstoppable.
It will be great if he will be compared to KD on the next years to come.
He should just avoid getting into trouble for so many times.

That's a pretty high bar, if brandon can become 75% of kevin durant that would be an accomplishment.  It's not fair sometimes to put these kids up and say they will be the next "insert superstar name".  It sets them up for failure.  I mean being a 15ppg, 7rb, 4assist guy would be amazing.  That's nothing to scoff at.

[Oasisman]

He'll probably be rested for the rest of the pre-season action. His injury aint too serious, It was just a sprain on his thumb. They'll just rest him until the swelling subsides, since theres a more important game coming up for the opening of the NBA regular season against the Clippers.

That's what I thought too. At least he still have 10 more days to rest and I hope the swelling subsides that time.

However, what do you think the result at the opening tip of the 2019-2020 NBA season? Let's say AD isn't injury that day and will play the game against the Clippers. It's good to see a year when Danny Green and Kawhi wearing different uniforms. I'm still rooting for the lakers when the time comes. But, at that tipoff, basketball will be harder than the preseason. That's where the real game starts. The same day, it's also the defending champs, Raptors vs New Orleans.

Im for Lakers as well. IMO, Lebron's leadership is far more better than Leonard. The only thing Leonard is good at than Lebron, is the defense.
With the Lakers current roster is a championship contender. I predict they'll be 60-22 this season. There will another air-tight competition in the Western conference again as the teams are still tough.
I'll be placing most of my bets in this two LA teams.

[Reid]

True, that guy is like a Kevin Durant in the making.
Long hands, tall guy but not slow with a smooth perimeter accuracy.
That kind of game was KD when he played with the Oklahoma Thunder in his younger days.

Soon this Brandon Ingram will also be building his three point shots which will be unstoppable.
It will be great if he will be compared to KD on the next years to come.
He should just avoid getting into trouble for so many times.

That's a pretty high bar, if brandon can become 75% of kevin durant that would be an accomplishment.  It's not fair sometimes to put these kids up and say they will be the next "insert superstar name".  It sets them up for failure.  I mean being a 15ppg, 7rb, 4assist guy would be amazing.  That's nothing to scoff at.

Maybe.

Or it could be possible that he will take new heights to go above KD?
Why not?
There may be some ways to surpass that guy right? Who doesn't want that?
He is still a young player which will have much experience if he can avoid injuries and that may also be the key into reigning the NBA floor.
The game is way different by now and it aint about muscles anymore.
The better shooter you are the higher the chances you will become a superstar. If he could just improve every year without a fight then maybe, just maybe he could make it to the all-star.

[Golftech]

Now that Lakers traded him, I'm sure there is a sort of "I will show Lakers how good I am" on his mind and surely he will more focus on improving his offensive phase. I just hope he is matured enough to think that he needs to let go of his pride if he saw Zion is playing good in every particular game.

It has a chance that something like that is on his mind. He might like to show that Lakers wasted a talent like him in exchange for Anthony Davis.

This pre-season, Ingram is just silent and allowing Zion to be the main man of the team. We don't know if the same setup will happen once the season starts. There is no way Ingram will just allow himself to be a second option.

Zion is doing well from this pre-season and if the whole team will let him to lead the way chance for Pelicans to have a good spot in the regular season will be expected. Talking about Ingram, we've seen how he played last year and even LeBron can't control him once he wanted to have the ball and attack to make a basket.

There's should be big adjustment that the coach needs to build in order to blend everyone. Chemistry is very important to build up the entire team and become competitive.

[Chainsmokers]

Now that Lakers traded him, I'm sure there is a sort of "I will show Lakers how good I am" on his mind and surely he will more focus on improving his offensive phase. I just hope he is matured enough to think that he needs to let go of his pride if he saw Zion is playing good in every particular game.

It has a chance that something like that is on his mind. He might like to show that Lakers wasted a talent like him in exchange for Anthony Davis.

This pre-season, Ingram is just silent and allowing Zion to be the main man of the team. We don't know if the same setup will happen once the season starts. There is no way Ingram will just allow himself to be a second option.

Zion is doing well from this pre-season and if the whole team will let him to lead the way chance for Pelicans to have a good spot in the regular season will be expected. Talking about Ingram, we've seen how he played last year and even LeBron can't control him once he wanted to have the ball and attack to make a basket.

There's should be big adjustment that the coach needs to build in order to blend everyone. Chemistry is very important to build up the entire team and become competitive.

Yes, Zion Williamson became the player who scored the most points and the most rebounds in Pelicans. I know this is just statistics on preseason matches. of course the match in the regular season will be different. but at least he proves that he deserves to be a NBA star

[Ranly123]

Everybody here are talking about Zion Williamson and how he would dominate the NBA in his young career. But does anybody noticed Taco Fall and how he boost the morale of his team through the cheering from their fans? I mean this kid has a lot of potential in his basketball career and I think he would be a vital part of the team in the future. What do you guys think about this kid?

[Kasabus]

Everybody here are talking about Zion Williamson and how he would dominate the NBA in his young career. But does anybody noticed Taco Fall and how he boost the morale of his team through the cheering from their fans? I mean this kid has a lot of potential in his basketball career and I think he would be a vital part of the team in the future. What do you guys think about this kid?

In this case, we can only based on its stats and he hasn't proven anything yet.
let's wait until the regular season and then we will make some judgement, compared to zion, I think zion is the better one because he was the number 1 overall pick this season and he has showed good records in this pre season and I am expect that will carry out in the regular season since he is a starter and will surely earn a lot of minutes.

[ingiltere]

I renewed poll for 2020 NBA Champion. I sorted teams by their winning odds according to Action Network. If you have any other suggestions feel free to chime in.
I was kinda away for NBA games discussion lately. This thread help me a lot to find latest discussion. I didn't know Clippers is so favorable by odds, I was surprised honestly. They started 2-2 though. Bucks is also very favorable and they started 4-0. It would be an exciting season, I can feel.

[btc_angela]

Everybody here are talking about Zion Williamson and how he would dominate the NBA in his young career. But does anybody noticed Taco Fall and how he boost the morale of his team through the cheering from their fans? I mean this kid has a lot of potential in his basketball career and I think he would be a vital part of the team in the future. What do you guys think about this kid?

He was signed as far as a know into a two way contract, meaning he will play for Celtics or spend 45 days with the Celtics and then go back to Maine Red Claws after that. So it really depends on that 45 days, if we are going to see him play in Celtics uniform and see how he contributes, maybe that two way contract could turn into a one or two year contract.

[Finestream]

I am proud to say that I am the first one to vote for the poll.
I voted for the Golden State Warriors to be the champion this coming season because I trust the old warriors and I believe Curry might become MVP this season.

Some might overlooked the Warriors because they are too focus with the improvement of 3 good teams in the west but they forgot that the Warriors has already build a system and they trust each other, as Curry is expected to drop more points this season, his stats will improve and as long as they stay in a good ranking when Thompson return, they can surely get into playoffs and will still be one of the toughest team to beat.

[Ranly123]

Everybody here are talking about Zion Williamson and how he would dominate the NBA in his young career. But does anybody noticed Taco Fall and how he boost the morale of his team through the cheering from their fans? I mean this kid has a lot of potential in his basketball career and I think he would be a vital part of the team in the future. What do you guys think about this kid?

In this case, we can only based on its stats and he hasn't proven anything yet.
let's wait until the regular season and then we will make some judgement, compared to zion, I think zion is the better one because he was the number 1 overall pick this season and he has showed good records in this pre season and I am expect that will carry out in the regular season since he is a starter and will surely earn a lot of minutes.

Yeah he Zion is much better because of his athleticism, but what Fall has is his humongous hight advantage which can make his opponents hesitate in taking the shot.

[Jating]

Everybody here are talking about Zion Williamson and how he would dominate the NBA in his young career. But does anybody noticed Taco Fall and how he boost the morale of his team through the cheering from their fans? I mean this kid has a lot of potential in his basketball career and I think he would be a vital part of the team in the future. What do you guys think about this kid?

In this case, we can only based on its stats and he hasn't proven anything yet.
let's wait until the regular season and then we will make some judgement, compared to zion, I think zion is the better one because he was the number 1 overall pick this season and he has showed good records in this pre season and I am expect that will carry out in the regular season since he is a starter and will surely earn a lot of minutes.

Zion W. will be the center of Pelicans this season, very athletic and has the potential to be the next big superstar in the NBA.

However, Taco with his height, could be a good contribution to the Celtics as well. That if he will be given time to play and show his skills otherwise, he will be just a regular tall and lanky guy in the NBA. If he will be given quality minutes, I'm sure he will take advantage of it, maybe we can see him play more in defense though, blocking sides, changing shots of the opposing team and of course take the easy rebounds.

[el kaka22]

I don't care if any of the pelicans trade players from lakers become really good, they got Anthony Davis in return, that is good enough, none of those guys could be better than Anthony Davis himself, we are talking about one of the best bigs in the league right now, sure he has a really bad injury problem that may cause Lakers some problems down the road but since they have AD already how good can Lonzo or Ingram get? There is no way they will get THAT good in this short span of time.

However, if they kept all their players from all the drafts they could had a team of Lonzo+D'Lo+Ingram+Kuzma+Randle as a starting 5, now I am not saying that team is awesome but that team looks like it could win a ring in 5 years or so when all these superstars go. Pelicans have a real shot at becoming a really good team if they develop their players right but in any case it won't be "Lebron James + Anthony Davis" level of good.

[Reid]

I don't care if any of the pelicans trade players from lakers become really good, they got Anthony Davis in return, that is good enough, none of those guys could be better than Anthony Davis himself, we are talking about one of the best bigs in the league right now, sure he has a really bad injury problem that may cause Lakers some problems down the road but since they have AD already how good can Lonzo or Ingram get? There is no way they will get THAT good in this short span of time.

However, if they kept all their players from all the drafts they could had a team of Lonzo+D'Lo+Ingram+Kuzma+Randle as a starting 5, now I am not saying that team is awesome but that team looks like it could win a ring in 5 years or so when all these superstars go. Pelicans have a real shot at becoming a really good team if they develop their players right but in any case it won't be "Lebron James + Anthony Davis" level of good.

I do agree.
But just like you said these guys are still young, they can build it up and somehow make it to a championship someday.
I am not saying it will be now. I just want us to see that they have a good roster now that could have a possibility to enter the playoffs if done right.
Just like the roster of the Lakers, they also have a good 2nd stringer team.  When I say good, it aint that bad.

[harizen]

I didn't know Clippers is so favorable by odds, I was surprised honestly. They started 2-2 though. Bucks is also very favorable and they started 4-0. It would be an exciting season, I can feel.

Lakers and Clippers always shared the same odds as Favorites since their respective lineup changed. There should be some changes once the season starts.

The season hasn't started yet just in case you missed it. The current standing you saw is for pre-season.

In this case, we can only based on its stats and he hasn't proven anything yet.
let's wait until the regular season and then we will make some judgement, compared to zion, I think zion is the better one because he was the number 1 overall pick this season and he has showed good records in this pre season and I am expect that will carry out in the regular season since he is a starter and will surely earn a lot of minutes.

There is no sense to compare Fall to Zion for an obvious reason mate, Undrafted vs Top overall pick.

Fall will officially play to Boston's newly acquired G-League team as part of developing him. A good chance to improve himself if ever he will come back to the NBA. The fact that no team drafted Fall during the NBA draft is proof that the majority of teams see that he is not ready yet to the official action in the NBA. NBA team scouts are professional and strict but still Fall doesn't meet their criteria despite his height advantage. There is more room for improvements that's why Celtics wants to develop him.

Fall might get more minutes in their upcoming pre-season match again the Cavaliers since their starters won't be present. Good opportunity to him to showcase more of his skills compare to past game where he only got limited minutes even for a pre-season game.

[Finestream]

However, if they kept all their players from all the drafts they could had a team of Lonzo+D'Lo+Ingram+Kuzma+Randle as a starting 5, now I am not saying that team is awesome but that team looks like it could win a ring in 5 years or so when all these superstars go. Pelicans have a real shot at becoming a really good team if they develop their players right but in any case it won't be "Lebron James + Anthony Davis" level of good.

Pelicans will develop but it will take time as they still have to earn experience to be matured enough during the playoffs.
When Davis was drafted with the Pelicans, I thought the pelicans were a great contender, they improve their line up by adding star players like Rondo, and Cousins but still failed as they got dominated by the warriors every time, but this time that Davis is already with the Lakers, he will make sure he and Lebron will beat the best team in the NBA.

[mich]

Interesting article from the Times today

ESPN’s politics policy, and its journalism, tested by NBA-China controversy
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/15/espns-politics-policy-its-journalism-tested-by-nba-china-controversy/

[Reid]

Interesting article from the Times today

ESPN’s politics policy, and its journalism, tested by NBA-China controversy
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/15/espns-politics-policy-its-journalism-tested-by-nba-china-controversy/

Ergh! Politics. I dont want to talk about it when I am in my normal mind.
Maybe when I am drunk, I can surely talk about it the whole night.

ESPN should really stop that by now.
Go back to sports. You are not CNN or other News related shows about those politics and other stuffs about countries.
Stay from reporting basketball, football or anything that has to do with just sports.

Morey have his own opinion about this. He is in a democratic country so it should just be normal. Why make it larger than that?

[Oasisman]

I don't care if any of the pelicans trade players from lakers become really good, they got Anthony Davis in return, that is good enough, none of those guys could be better than Anthony Davis himself, we are talking about one of the best bigs in the league right now, sure he has a really bad injury problem that may cause Lakers some problems down the road but since they have AD already how good can Lonzo or Ingram get? There is no way they will get THAT good in this short span of time.

However, if they kept all their players from all the drafts they could had a team of Lonzo+D'Lo+Ingram+Kuzma+Randle as a starting 5, now I am not saying that team is awesome but that team looks like it could win a ring in 5 years or so when all these superstars go. Pelicans have a real shot at becoming a really good team if they develop their players right but in any case it won't be "Lebron James + Anthony Davis" level of good.

The fact that the Lakers got AD from the Pelicans trade, without a doubt, Lakers definitely win it all. Ball and Ingram are still developing their skills and are relatively young, they still dont have the mentality of becoming a champion. While Lebron is absolutely looking for another ring, so as AD is looking for his first one.
If the Pelicans keep this roster for the next 3 to 5 years, then I can say they can really have a shot to win a ring, of course with Zion's leadership.