2025 NBA Season

[chaser15]

Report: NBA salary cap to be lowered for 2020-21 season due to coronavirus pandemic

"There is so much uncertainty with the coronavirus pandemic, but one thing is for sure: the salary cap will be lowered, according to league sources. On the surface, that makes it advantageous to build around younger players on cheaper contracts."

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-salary-cap-lowered-2020-21-season-due-coronavirus-pandemic/

This is understandable so it shouldn't be an issue for every team.

And besides, I think there will be few audiences that will watch live once NBA will resume since even with the vaccine available and given the numbers of confirmed cases in the US, the fear of the people will not just fade easily so the usual average revenues might not meet in the next 1-2 years.

And as noted, it's now a good advantage for those lower teams to market a good role player to build their future core with the young players.

[bisdak40]

Episodes 7 and 8 of the Last Dance are out, and I must say that I am a bit disappointed with Pippen, as he said that he would probably do the same thing again, if he can go back to that 3rd game of Eastern Conference semifinal game against NY Knicks, when he refused to go in and finish the game because Phil decided that Kukoc should take last shot for win (that he made). Sure, he was the best player on the team, and played far better than Kukoc that game, but team should be above everything. That screwed team chemistry, and they lost against Knicks in 7 games. Imho, they could have played in finals again, if he reacted differently. For those that don't remember, here that last shot for win
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NSpgbPcxoU

I stopped watching NBA back then when Michael Jordan decided to retire in the 1993 season, was a very young kid back then and have a feeling of to be like Mike lol. Thanks to The Last Dance documentary, i did know that Pippen quit on that game. IMO, that's not a characteristic of a good leader in the basketball court and seems he is not repentant lol, guy was so proud. Yeah, that maybe the turning point of his career. If he have not done that, maybe  they are the champion that season and Michael never return to the Bulls as they have the new leader in Pips.


All the controversies/conspiracy theory behind MJ's first retirement was answered in episode 7, thanks to them again. Damn media, they were the ones behind those controversies to knock off MJ on the top.

[Reid]

Episodes 7 and 8 of the Last Dance are out, and I must say that I am a bit disappointed with Pippen, as he said that he would probably do the same thing again, if he can go back to that 3rd game of Eastern Conference semifinal game against NY Knicks, when he refused to go in and finish the game because Phil decided that Kukoc should take last shot for win (that he made). Sure, he was the best player on the team, and played far better than Kukoc that game, but team should be above everything. That screwed team chemistry, and they lost against Knicks in 7 games. Imho, they could have played in finals again, if he reacted differently. For those that don't remember, here that last shot for win
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NSpgbPcxoU

Rika. Next time put this. (spoiler alert) 
Just kidding.
I will watch this later on.

Pippen said that? Being a star went to his head.
Now he is working as an analyst because of his poor decisions in life.
Broken jet, bad investment, etc. He needs a little advise from someone else. He can't manage his money and how he talks in the media. 

[matchi2011]

Report: NBA salary cap to be lowered for 2020-21 season due to coronavirus pandemic

"There is so much uncertainty with the coronavirus pandemic, but one thing is for sure: the salary cap will be lowered, according to league sources. On the surface, that makes it advantageous to build around younger players on cheaper contracts."

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-salary-cap-lowered-2020-21-season-due-coronavirus-pandemic/

This is understandable so it shouldn't be an issue for every team.

And besides, I think there will be few audiences that will watch live once NBA will resume since even with the vaccine available and given the numbers of confirmed cases in the US, the fear of the people will not just fade easily so the usual average revenues might not meet in the next 1-2 years.

And as noted, it's now a good advantage for those lower teams to market a good role player to build their future core with the young players.

This pandemic virus affects the economy and with this decision from the organization it's understandable and like with what you have said
teams that preparing for a much better core can afford and offer stars to build the franchise. Though chances still possible that there might
be some underground offers between the player and management to close the deals.

[Botnake]

Report: NBA salary cap to be lowered for 2020-21 season due to coronavirus pandemic

"There is so much uncertainty with the coronavirus pandemic, but one thing is for sure: the salary cap will be lowered, according to league sources. On the surface, that makes it advantageous to build around younger players on cheaper contracts."

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-salary-cap-lowered-2020-21-season-due-coronavirus-pandemic/

This is understandable so it shouldn't be an issue for every team.

And besides, I think there will be few audiences that will watch live once NBA will resume since even with the vaccine available and given the numbers of confirmed cases in the US, the fear of the people will not just fade easily so the usual average revenues might not meet in the next 1-2 years.

And as noted, it's now a good advantage for those lower teams to market a good role player to build their future core with the young players.

This pandemic virus affects the economy and with this decision from the organization it's understandable and like with what you have said
teams that preparing for a much better core can afford and offer stars to build the franchise. Though chances still possible that there might
be some underground offers between the player and management to close the deals.

That's the result of the crisis we are at now, with this times no NBA, they are losing a lot of money already, so they will have to earn that once the season will start again. NBA players are already making a lot of money, the cap may reduce but it's for sure what they earn is still enough for them to survive, they should bear with the NBA now.

[Rikafip]

Rika. Next time put this. (spoiler alert) 
Just kidding.
I will watch this later on.

You are slacking, pick up the pace

Pippen said that? Being a star went to his head.
Now he is working as an analyst because of his poor decisions in life.
Broken jet, bad investment, etc. He needs a little advise from someone else. He can't manage his money and how he talks in the media. 

He found that disrespecting, as he was the best player on that team, and then some rookie got last shot. I can understand him being pissed off, that is probably natural in this situation, but rejecting to play was an overkill. That way you are disrespecting your coach and whole team. There was a reddit AMA few days ago with Kukoc, and he said that Pippen helped him a lot in those first 2 years, so at least there was no bad blood between those two, probably because Toni is a really easy going and relaxed guy. Little known fact: he was making more money in Europe than Pippen made in NBA , at that time, as Benetton was paying him $3 million per year, crazy amount of money for Europe and for that time.

We all know that there was some fight between Magic Johnson and I.Thomas , they even had a one on one thing together and it ended up with them resolving their issues and they both cried and so forth. Which means it can't be just Jordan, sure he was coming off victory over Thomas and so forth and they hated each other and those were understandable stuff, Jordan probably played a ROLE in that, however that doesn't change the fact that both Larry Bird and Magic Johnson hated Thomas as well.

Exactly, many had feud with Isiah, but it was easiest to just pin it all on MJ. Sure, he was the most popular and best player on that team, but i really doubt that he could boss around Magic and Bird, who were huge and influental players. It was most likely  a joint decision. You reap what you saw, as simple as that. They didn't need him to win that Olympics anyway..

[Reid]

Rika. Next time put this. (spoiler alert) 
Just kidding.
I will watch this later on.

You are slacking, pick up the pace

I know right. I was just savoring the moments. 

Pippen said that? Being a star went to his head.
Now he is working as an analyst because of his poor decisions in life.
Broken jet, bad investment, etc. He needs a little advise from someone else. He can't manage his money and how he talks in the media. 

He found that disrespecting, as he was the best player on that team, and then some rookie got last shot. I can understand him being pissed off, that is probably natural in this situation, but rejecting to play was an overkill. That way you are disrespecting your coach and whole team. There was a reddit AMA few days ago with Kukoc, and he said that Pippen helped him a lot in those first 2 years, so at least there was no bad blood between those two, probably because Toni is a really easy going and relaxed guy. Little known fact: he was making more money in Europe than Pippen made in NBA , at that time, as Benetton was paying him $3 million per year, crazy amount of money for Europe and for that time.

Still, it was a team so he should go with it.
Give the rookie a chance. Problem with lots of veterans and with their egos.

He ain't American and that may be the reason into why he had the patience. 
Not that I am a racist. 
Kukoc could have left them anytime to just go back in Europe but I guess he saw something unique in that Bulls team.

[asu]

Every bit of episodes in Last Dance was superb. I enjoyed all the documentary.

Now, I wonder what would be the last two episodes left.  

[boyptc]

This is a kind of old issue yet this is a new published article but what do you think about this?

--> https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/david-robinson-says-no-one-should-be-surprised-that-isiah-thomas-was-left-off-dream-team-chemistry-matters/

Those who were able to witness their glory days, I was still young during that time.

It is a fact that Isiah Thomas was definitely good enough to be invited to Dream Team, as he was one of the best PG of that time (with Stockton and Magic Johnson) but I don't think it was Jordan's fault that he wasn't part of the team in the end, as several other players had feud with Isiah, like Larry Bird for example. He was a bad boy of NBA, that's the rep he got due his style, so it is possible that decision was made purely due team chemistry issues. Those were different times, players had real rivalries back then, as they didn't just move to different teams in order to get titles, like they are doing now. I guess we will never know for sure..

Yes.

That's for sure, we'll never know the truth with that. And this issue that was brought up will remain too as is.

[Golftech]

This is a kind of old issue yet this is a new published article but what do you think about this?

--> https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/david-robinson-says-no-one-should-be-surprised-that-isiah-thomas-was-left-off-dream-team-chemistry-matters/

Those who were able to witness their glory days, I was still young during that time.

It is a fact that Isiah Thomas was definitely good enough to be invited to Dream Team, as he was one of the best PG of that time (with Stockton and Magic Johnson) but I don't think it was Jordan's fault that he wasn't part of the team in the end, as several other players had feud with Isiah, like Larry Bird for example. He was a bad boy of NBA, that's the rep he got due his style, so it is possible that decision was made purely due team chemistry issues. Those were different times, players had real rivalries back then, as they didn't just move to different teams in order to get titles, like they are doing now. I guess we will never know for sure..

Yes.

That's for sure, we'll never know the truth with that. And this issue that was brought up will remain too as is.

Considering also that Dream Team was coached by Chuck Daly but the team don't have any representative, Isiah Thomas should be there as he's fit with every qualifications that being asked. From what we had heard this issue was been pointed to MJ though until now there's no clear explanation why he wasn't been invited, aside from linking everything to MJ's influenced and how the stories being told.

[boyptc]

This is a kind of old issue yet this is a new published article but what do you think about this?

--> https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/david-robinson-says-no-one-should-be-surprised-that-isiah-thomas-was-left-off-dream-team-chemistry-matters/

Those who were able to witness their glory days, I was still young during that time.

It is a fact that Isiah Thomas was definitely good enough to be invited to Dream Team, as he was one of the best PG of that time (with Stockton and Magic Johnson) but I don't think it was Jordan's fault that he wasn't part of the team in the end, as several other players had feud with Isiah, like Larry Bird for example. He was a bad boy of NBA, that's the rep he got due his style, so it is possible that decision was made purely due team chemistry issues. Those were different times, players had real rivalries back then, as they didn't just move to different teams in order to get titles, like they are doing now. I guess we will never know for sure..

Yes.

That's for sure, we'll never know the truth with that. And this issue that was brought up will remain too as is.

Considering also that Dream Team was coached by Chuck Daly but the team don't have any representative, Isiah Thomas should be there as he's fit with every qualifications that being asked. From what we had heard this issue was been pointed to MJ though until now there's no clear explanation why he wasn't been invited, aside from linking everything to MJ's influenced and how the stories being told.

MJ is known and that probably would be one of the issues in the press that's still a question.

They would dig up on MJ so that if he knows something, then he'll tell the real details but it seems they just have to give up and leave him at peace.

[Reid]

Every bit of episodes in Last Dance was superb. I enjoyed all the documentary.

Now, I wonder what would be the last two episodes left.  

Hey, hey, please do calm down or you will spoil it all. 
Yeah, I am loving it.
We now know why MJ is trying so hard to not let it go streaming worldwide.
There is just too much tension and a lot had been revealed in it.
He also considered what will others feel if the film will go out.

What good timing too, people are in lock down and like waiting for an episode of GOT. 

[yazher]

Every bit of episodes in Last Dance was superb. I enjoyed all the documentary.

Now, I wonder what would be the last two episodes left.  

As for me, I would like to watch some of the full episodes when everything is finished. Hopefully can find some source where I can download it with no problem. if they released it in amazon or any other stores would be great, that could be added to some of my collections.seeing some preview in the Facebook advertisement of the documentary the Last Dance, makes me feel excited to watch the full episode at once.

[asu]

Hey, hey, please do calm down or you will spoil it all.  
Yeah, I am loving it.
We now know why MJ is trying so hard to not let it go streaming worldwide.
There is just too much tension and a lot had been revealed in it.
He also considered what will others feel if the film will go out.

What good timing too, people are in lock down and like waiting for an episode of GOAT.  

Must... resist... the... urge...

Sorry, I don't watch GOT but I replaced it for a pretty good one. Alex Caruso the GOAT

As for me, I would like to watch some of the full episodes when everything is finished. Hopefully can find some source where I can download it with no problem. if they released it in amazon or any other stores would be great, that could be added to some of my collections.seeing some preview in the Facebook advertisement of the documentary the Last Dance, makes me feel excited to watch the full episode at once.

If you knew how to download on torrent, you can find it there. If you don't, send me a message I'll give you a link. You can watch all episodes by May 17 where the last 2 episodes would be publish.

[FanEagle]

Lol the part where Jordan talked about his dad, didn't cried, talked about being pressured about gambling, didn't cry, talked about losing so many playoff games, didn't cried, when he was asked why he was hard on other teammates... he CRIED.

If anyone says he wasn't a good teammate outside of his real teammates, do not listen to them. This dude punched a guy in the face and became close friends with him afterwards and gave him the last shot in one of the most famous situations. He may be a bit hard and tough but that is only because he is trying to get the best out of you and that's it.

I think the last two would probably be the first championship of last threepeat off-season and second championship and the last years last games basically. That is all there is left with the pattern they are going.

[Captain Corporate]

 This Last Dance thing aired probably on the best possible time it could have ever been aired. I mean think about it, there is no NBA but also all the NBA fans who are missing NBA are at home and have super available time as well. Its really something quite special to see something like this. Jordan is probably the favorite player for many people around my age, we literally put him on exception list when we were talking about our favorites, asking "who is your favorite player, except jordan" was a thing when I was a kid because almost everyone said Jordan. To see the insides, to see all the things he have been through, to see him going from this perfect sports person and ideal man type of situation in 80's into becoming this sort of anti-hero type of person over years, it really showed who he really was and I am really in love with it. I will probably watch it again when it is all over.

[chaser15]

I think the last two would probably be the first championship of last threepeat off-season and second championship and the last years last games basically. That is all there is left with the pattern they are going.

Since the main focus was to discuss the road to 1997-98 season, yes I think that the last 2 episodes will now focus on their journey to a championship after the 1995 playoffs loss. The second three-peat and the final years of Jordan's prime.

I hope there will be a side part of Karl Malone and the whole Utah Jazz. That would be great. Utah Jazz dominate the Western Conference from 1996 to 1998 and gives Chicago Bulls a hard time in their finals meetup.

[Reid]

Must... resist... the... urge...

Sorry, I don't watch GOT but I replaced it for a pretty good one. Alex Caruso the GOAT

Haha. That's hilarious.

As for me, I would like to watch some of the full episodes when everything is finished. Hopefully can find some source where I can download it with no problem. if they released it in amazon or any other stores would be great, that could be added to some of my collections.seeing some preview in the Facebook advertisement of the documentary the Last Dance, makes me feel excited to watch the full episode at once.

If you knew how to download on torrent, you can find it there. If you don't, send me a message I'll give you a link. You can watch all episodes by May 17 where the last 2 episodes would be publish.

I don't like torrents. I got bad history with it. Too much virus cannot be handled by my anti-virus.  
This is also why it's taking a lot of time for me to watch the episodes.
I am trying to download them all just so I could watch them again when I miss it.
The other reason, is I hate buffering. I might break my television when I throw the TV remote.  

[btc_angela]

I think the last two would probably be the first championship of last threepeat off-season and second championship and the last years last games basically. That is all there is left with the pattern they are going.

Since the main focus was to discuss the road to 1997-98 season, yes I think that the last 2 episodes will now focus on their journey to a championship after the 1995 playoffs loss. The second three-peat and the final years of Jordan's prime.

I hope there will be a side part of Karl Malone and the whole Utah Jazz. That would be great. Utah Jazz dominate the Western Conference from 1996 to 1998 and gives Chicago Bulls a hard time in their finals meetup.

Yes, probably we can see some interview from Karl Malone and John Stockton. And probably highlight Jordan's last winning shot here. Or we may see his life after basketball, and focus on the last part of him acquiring Charlotte Hornets.

[Golftech]

I think the last two would probably be the first championship of last threepeat off-season and second championship and the last years last games basically. That is all there is left with the pattern they are going.

Since the main focus was to discuss the road to 1997-98 season, yes I think that the last 2 episodes will now focus on their journey to a championship after the 1995 playoffs loss. The second three-peat and the final years of Jordan's prime.

I hope there will be a side part of Karl Malone and the whole Utah Jazz. That would be great. Utah Jazz dominate the Western Conference from 1996 to 1998 and gives Chicago Bulls a hard time in their finals meetup.

Yes, probably we can see some interview from Karl Malone and John Stockton. And probably highlight Jordan's last winning shot here. Or we may see his life after basketball, and focus on the last part of him acquiring Charlotte Hornets.

That last shot that until now reminding all the Jazz fans, the steal from Malone's back and that push from Russell we can expect those moments from the final part of this 10 part series of the Last dance, also looking forward to see more from Pippen and Phil Jackson.
If recalling it right this both personalities are the reason why the bulls part ways.