2025 NBA Season

[Yaunfitda]

1/3 with my picks from All-Star.
Curry was amazing. I really thought he was going to lose that against Conley.
That last shot made me shiver.  

Last shot was the money shot, talking about pressure? Nah, Curry has it is the bag, he just make it more exciting as Conley was watching from the background and hoping that Curry will missed that last shots.

Dunk contest though is not that much fun. Maybe we are expecting too much from those high flyers and every trick had been repeated already.
Maybe next year something better will come up.

Pretty disappointed with the dunk contest as well. I'm sure there could be new tricks around, but the contestant this year wasn't creative enough.

Skills? Sabonis deserve that win after being a runner-up last year.

Yes, it was very close last year, but this year Sabonis can't be denied.

[Viscore]

1/3 with my picks from All-Star.
Curry was amazing. I really thought he was going to lose that against Conley.
That last shot made me shiver.  

Last shot was the money shot, talking about pressure? Nah, Curry has it is the bag, he just make it more exciting as Conley was watching from the background and hoping that Curry will missed that last shots.

That last shot was the shot where the favorites bettors could or loss and Conley bettors would win if he missed it.

Mike Conley was +500, that could have an easy x5 win of the bet, Curry is just too clutch, it's hard to bet against him.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2021-nba-3-point-contest-odds-picks-bets-all-star-sunday-predictions-from-proven-expert/

[Questat]

Curry also has a chance to win the all star MVP if he keeps shooting, that game is too easy for him as he was shooting everywhere and making long shots. Well, it's all effortless for him, if he can easily make shots even if he is pressure, how much more in the all star where defense is not the priority.

[Yamifoud]

Curry also has a chance to win the all star MVP if he keeps shooting, that game is too easy for him as he was shooting everywhere and making long shots. Well, it's all effortless for him, if he can easily make shots even if he is pressure, how much more in the all star where defense is not the priority.

Here's the box score of the game. https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401306581

Curry had 28 points but he is not the runner up, Lillard is the runner up to Giannis with 32 points, both of them actually had 8/16 shooting that night.
However, if Curry did not participate the 3 point shooting, he might get more points here as his hands will be fresher and will not easily get tired. I love what the commentator said during the 3 point contest, he said, Curry shot is lock and loaded.

[danherbias07]

Curry also has a chance to win the all star MVP if he keeps shooting, that game is too easy for him as he was shooting everywhere and making long shots. Well, it's all effortless for him, if he can easily make shots even if he is pressure, how much more in the all star where defense is not the priority.

Yes he could, and the same goes for Lillard.
It's All-Star and they will try to avoid injuries as much as they could.
Both Curry and Lillard can shoot the ball way above the 3 point line and defense won't go that far.
If there is one thing I cannot forget, it was Jaylen Brown who made a 3 point shot fade away after a spin in the corner.
Those kind of moves can only be done in NBA2K games. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V3e_uesRd0
Go to: 1:47

[ingiltere]

Now, something that I was disappointed was with the Slam Dunk Contest, it seems that every year the level is getting worse. 
Guys, what did you think of this slam dunk contest?

Honestly it's better when it's shorter. One day event is better than whole weekend. Picking a winner instead of giving points in the final dunk looks better to me. There will still be controversy but it's better than point system.
Almost every dunk is made over the years and it's being repetitive now. We can't blame players because of physics laws, what more can you do anyway? J-Rich and Gordon set the bar so high.

[carlisle1]

Curry also has a chance to win the all star MVP if he keeps shooting, that game is too easy for him as he was shooting everywhere and making long shots.

Yeah right, Him and Lilard have that opportunities, but Giannis takes this one might be a personal quest and additional achievement
being a shining star in front of all the stars..

Well, it's all effortless for him, if he can easily make shots even if he is pressure, how much more in the all star where defense is not the priority.

I remember that funny 3 point shot after releasing the ball he face the fans and shows he's confidence that it's a sure call for him

Now the all star was done, all teams are now back in action trying to move forward to the next round.

[gagux123]

Well, the AllStar Game was more or less what was expected, an interesting game with several 3-point shoots.

Now, something that I was disappointed was with the Slam Dunk Contest, it seems that every year the level is getting worse.  
Guys, what did you think of this slam dunk contest?

I think it stops with the Gordon and LaVine competition and from that onwards it gets kinda boring, hope they could get any flavors now for the dunk contest maybe by modifying it, well, the 3-point contest just been modified.

Well, the AllStar Game was more or less what was expected, an interesting game with several 3-point shoots.

Now, something that I was disappointed was with the Slam Dunk Contest, it seems that every year the level is getting worse.  
Guys, what did you think of this slam dunk contest?

I think it stops with the Gordon and LaVine competition and from that onwards it gets kinda boring, hope they could get any flavors now for the dunk contest maybe by modifying it, well, the 3-point contest just been modified.

yea today slamdunk is so boring, actually, Lavine and Gordon are also a bit boring but good, then all are just less explosive dunks and unknown players there is no excitement on watching because you know they can't put much force to jam the ball, kinda disappoint why LeBron never join the slamdunk, I guess he will never participate, even though they are taunting him to join.

Well, I think the competition between Lavine x Gordon was one of the most exciting competition of all time, Gordon's dunks were very creative, I think he could have even won that slam dunk contest or maybe a draw between them.

About LeBron James, I think that if he participated in a slam dunk contest he could win, I don't know, although he is at an advanced age (he will be 37 this year), he has a lot of career ahead of him and even at 36 he can be considered one of the best NBA players today (in my opinion)

[tygeade]

Curry won and he is Curry so people really expected that but let's not act like Conley had no chance neither, dude basically lost via just one basket from Curry. Also all-star game was that weird system from last year again, I get that people are trying to change things, Adam Silver is trying to find a method that would make it more fun, "points to reach" or whatever to make it more entertaining, but as we can see from last night it doesn't really make it "that" much more entertaining.

I just want the same 12 minute 4 quarters with pure west versus east, why do we have to have this weird things? In the end I didn't enjoy the skills challenge, I didn't enjoy dunk at all, dunk was the worst one in many years, and all-star game was boring aside from few highlights, only thing that was enjoyable was three point shot contest, I have to say that was a good one.

[dunfida]

Now, something that I was disappointed was with the Slam Dunk Contest, it seems that every year the level is getting worse. 
Guys, what did you think of this slam dunk contest?

Honestly it's better when it's shorter. One day event is better than whole weekend. Picking a winner instead of giving points in the final dunk looks better to me. There will still be controversy but it's better than point system.
Almost every dunk is made over the years and it's being repetitive now. We can't blame players because of physics laws, what more can you do anyway? J-Rich and Gordon set the bar so high.

I cant disagree with this when it comes to those dunks forms or variations, i dont really see to be appealing anymore or doesnt really get that kind of excitement since we've been seeing it all over the years.

[Viscore]

Curry won and he is Curry so people really expected that but let's not act like Conley had no chance neither, dude basically lost via just one basket from Curry. Also all-star game was that weird system from last year again, I get that people are trying to change things, Adam Silver is trying to find a method that would make it more fun, "points to reach" or whatever to make it more entertaining, but as we can see from last night it doesn't really make it "that" much more entertaining.

We were right that Curry would won, he is the top favorite in the 3 point shooting contest but it was Conley who is leading the way, it maybe his first win in 3 point shooting in first participation I believe as he was just a replacement though but it was a good chance for him but Curry was good and lucky at the same time, it gives me a thrill TBH.

I just want the same 12 minute 4 quarters with pure west versus east, why do we have to have this weird things? In the end I didn't enjoy the skills challenge, I didn't enjoy dunk at all, dunk was the worst one in many years, and all-star game was boring aside from few highlights, only thing that was enjoyable was three point shot contest, I have to say that was a good one.

I'm okay with the skills challenge, nothing's change actually, it was only the dunk contest which was a little too boring this season. However, we should still be happy as all star happened despite of the rumors before that it might not take place due to the pandemic.

[gagux123]

Now, something that I was disappointed was with the Slam Dunk Contest, it seems that every year the level is getting worse. 
Guys, what did you think of this slam dunk contest?

Honestly it's better when it's shorter. One day event is better than whole weekend. Picking a winner instead of giving points in the final dunk looks better to me. There will still be controversy but it's better than point system.
Almost every dunk is made over the years and it's being repetitive now. We can't blame players because of physics laws, what more can you do anyway? J-Rich and Gordon set the bar so high.

I cant disagree with this when it comes to those dunks forms or variations, i dont really see to be appealing anymore or doesnt really get that kind of excitement since we've been seeing it all over the years.

I don't know, but after the Slam Dunk between Gordon x Lavine, I also realized that I lost the fun of watching.
But That slam dunk contest was a game changer, as it was very competitive and fierce, but that Lavine dunk almost from the free-throw line passing the ball between the legs was sensational, Gordon's dunks were creative in my opinion, but I sincerely hope that the level in the following become more competitive

[Vaculin]

Now, something that I was disappointed was with the Slam Dunk Contest, it seems that every year the level is getting worse.  
Guys, what did you think of this slam dunk contest?

Honestly it's better when it's shorter. One day event is better than whole weekend. Picking a winner instead of giving points in the final dunk looks better to me. There will still be controversy but it's better than point system.
Almost every dunk is made over the years and it's being repetitive now. We can't blame players because of physics laws, what more can you do anyway? J-Rich and Gordon set the bar so high.

I cant disagree with this when it comes to those dunks forms or variations, i dont really see to be appealing anymore or doesnt really get that kind of excitement since we've been seeing it all over the years.

I don't know, but after the Slam Dunk between Gordon x Lavine, I also realized that I lost the fun of watching.
But That slam dunk contest was a game changer, as it was very competitive and fierce, but that Lavine dunk almost from the free-throw line passing the ball between the legs was sensational, Gordon's dunks were creative in my opinion, but I sincerely hope that the level in the following become more competitive

I'm pretty sure they have already know the comments of the fans on the slam dunk and they are gonna improve that next season. Let us not be too hard for them, they are trying their best to entertain us but it's just that we want this time to equal or to be better than the previous slam dunk contest, that was before the covid-19 I believe.

On the other hand, that 3 point shooting contest was really good, I'm just wondering why Lillard did not participate on that. Curry and Lillard could be a great final round match up, or maybe next time they'll add something like shooting in the half court as both players can do it easily.

[akirasendo17]

Now, something that I was disappointed was with the Slam Dunk Contest, it seems that every year the level is getting worse.  
Guys, what did you think of this slam dunk contest?

Honestly it's better when it's shorter. One day event is better than whole weekend. Picking a winner instead of giving points in the final dunk looks better to me. There will still be controversy but it's better than point system.
Almost every dunk is made over the years and it's being repetitive now. We can't blame players because of physics laws, what more can you do anyway? J-Rich and Gordon set the bar so high.

I cant disagree with this when it comes to those dunks forms or variations, i dont really see to be appealing anymore or doesnt really get that kind of excitement since we've been seeing it all over the years.

I don't know, but after the Slam Dunk between Gordon x Lavine, I also realized that I lost the fun of watching.
But That slam dunk contest was a game changer, as it was very competitive and fierce, but that Lavine dunk almost from the free-throw line passing the ball between the legs was sensational, Gordon's dunks were creative in my opinion, but I sincerely hope that the level in the following become more competitive

I'm pretty sure they have already know the comments of the fans on the slam dunk and they are gonna improve that next season. Let us not be too hard for them, they are trying their best to entertain us but it's just that we want this time to equal or to be better than the previous slam dunk contest, that was before the covid-19 I believe.

On the other hand, that 3 point shooting contest was really good, I'm just wondering why Lillard did not participate on that. Curry and Lillard could be a great final round match up, or maybe next time they'll add something like shooting in the half court as both players can do it easily.

Maybe he knew the result if he and Steph face in the contest, slamdunk should be like before with lots of star-studded participants, I don't know why they are putting unknown players in the contest instead of the star players of the team, to be more exciting, since those players will do their best in the contest, the organization should call out those players to join, for sure it will bring back the glory like the old days.

[TravelMug]

1/3 with my picks from All-Star.
Curry was amazing. I really thought he was going to lose that against Conley.
That last shot made me shiver.  

Last shot was the money shot, talking about pressure? Nah, Curry has it is the bag, he just make it more exciting as Conley was watching from the background and hoping that Curry will missed that last shots.

That last shot was the shot where the favorites bettors could or loss and Conley bettors would win if he missed it.

Mike Conley was +500, that could have an easy x5 win of the bet, Curry is just too clutch, it's hard to bet against him.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2021-nba-3-point-contest-odds-picks-bets-all-star-sunday-predictions-from-proven-expert/

That is the keyword there, 'clutch', his been doing this in games, he won this tournament before, so he has the experience and he makes it more interesting. I haven't bet in this match, but if I have Conley, damn, it's going to be a nail biting experience to see Curry hitting the last one.

Maybe Damian Lillard doesn't want to spoil Curry this year, and perhaps he will enter next year when Curry will not compete, so that he will have a good chance to win.

[nitrobetting]

I think Steph and Giannis were the big winners from all star weekend. Giannis for his perfect fg% game and Steph for his long range bombs and winning the 3 point contest. I thought the dunk contest could have been more exciting but I liked the halftime format. Zion and LeBron both disappointed a little.

It was a sensational All-star weekend of for Steph indeed. For Giannis though, I doubt he wins MVP if it wasn't for his two banked three pointers. His statline are almost all dunk below the rim and I think Steph or Lillard could
have easily been MVP based on how they performed in the final quarter of the game.

The dunk contest is completely off and I wonder if it the cause was the lack of audience or just the dunk being so bad. Like they were times when I'm thinking "Is that it?". The dunk contest clearly need star power back.

Zion was kind of clumsy finishing on the rim and I'm kind of disappointed Lebron didn't come back and play a little bit in the 2nd half. I think the fact he picked a lot of playmaking guards completely made it so easy for the offense to flow for Team Lebron.

[Reid]

That is the keyword there, 'clutch', his been doing this in games, he won this tournament before, so he has the experience and he makes it more interesting. I haven't bet in this match, but if I have Conley, damn, it's going to be a nail biting experience to see Curry hitting the last one.

Maybe Damian Lillard doesn't want to spoil Curry this year, and perhaps he will enter next year when Curry will not compete, so that he will have a good chance to win.

It is a nail-biting moment.
Although it looks fast when you watch it if your bet is on the line everything is in slow motion. 

Damian Lillard Says He, Paul George Moved on from Past Issues: 'Life Is Short'
Good things really happen in All-Star games.
Tomer Azarly's tweet from an interview with PG13:

I asked Paul George about the range in today's NBA.

PG: "Well I guess i was criticized for the right reason for calling Dame's shot in the playoffs a bad shot. I mean I see this guy's range is crazy."

Me: "So is that no longer a bad shot?"

PG: "It's a great shot. 2 thumbs up."

[wheelz1200]

That is the keyword there, 'clutch', his been doing this in games, he won this tournament before, so he has the experience and he makes it more interesting. I haven't bet in this match, but if I have Conley, damn, it's going to be a nail biting experience to see Curry hitting the last one.

Maybe Damian Lillard doesn't want to spoil Curry this year, and perhaps he will enter next year when Curry will not compete, so that he will have a good chance to win.

It is a nail-biting moment.
Although it looks fast when you watch it if your bet is on the line everything is in slow motion. 

Damian Lillard Says He, Paul George Moved on from Past Issues: 'Life Is Short'
Good things really happen in All-Star games.
Tomer Azarly's tweet from an interview with PG13:

I asked Paul George about the range in today's NBA.

PG: "Well I guess i was criticized for the right reason for calling Dame's shot in the playoffs a bad shot. I mean I see this guy's range is crazy."

Me: "So is that no longer a bad shot?"

PG: "It's a great shot. 2 thumbs up."

Well to be honest, damian lillards range is infinite.  Between him and steph those 2 guys can shoot from anywhere within the half court and if they aren't covered or contested its a good shot.  Dame's range is unlimited, dude is insane.  For pg to ever even call him out for taking a "bad shot" is rediculous.  PG takes plenty of awful shots fwiw

[SammyBiG]

Good luck for Blake Griffin, hopefully he will bring success to the team, it's his chance to also win a championship as Nets are filled with superstars.

Blake Griffin set to play for Brooklyn Nets for remainder of season

BLAKE Griffin is set to join the star-studded Brooklyn Nets on a veteran’s minimum.

The six-time All-Star quickly found a new home after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons two days ago.

The 31-year-old Griffin boosts the support crew of the Brooklyn squad being led by James Harden and Kyrie Irving, with Kevin Durant out due to injury.

That's a PG, SG, SF, and PF treble in one team🙆🏽‍♂️.
Who's stopping the Nets this season🤔, Steve is all out for a ring.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

1/3 with my picks from All-Star.
Curry was amazing. I really thought he was going to lose that against Conley.
That last shot made me shiver.  

Last shot was the money shot, talking about pressure? Nah, Curry has it is the bag, he just make it more exciting as Conley was watching from the background and hoping that Curry will missed that last shots.

That last shot was the shot where the favorites bettors could or loss and Conley bettors would win if he missed it.

Mike Conley was +500, that could have an easy x5 win of the bet, Curry is just too clutch, it's hard to bet against him.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2021-nba-3-point-contest-odds-picks-bets-all-star-sunday-predictions-from-proven-expert/

That is the keyword there, 'clutch', his been doing this in games, he won this tournament before, so he has the experience and he makes it more interesting. I haven't bet in this match, but if I have Conley, damn, it's going to be a nail biting experience to see Curry hitting the last one.

Maybe Damian Lillard doesn't want to spoil Curry this year, and perhaps he will enter next year when Curry will not compete, so that he will have a good chance to win.

I don't know if Dame is three point skills is built for this kind of tournament. Yes, his range is unlimited, he can shoot anytime he wants, but I think those who wins this 3 point shoot out are more of a spot shooters. Dame is more of a under the pressure, player his confidence in 3 point shooting is built around when the game is on the line, not in a competition.