2025 NBA Season

[Reid]

I'm not sure if the Lakers will focus on 3 point shooting, I guess with the current lineup, they will take advantage of their size and they will bring the ball inside where the big 3 can drive. I know they have 3 point shooters too but are they consistent enough, or can be trusted to produce a good percentage of shot?

Yes, they might become an inside attacking team.
Regarding the outside shooting, they have Melo, Lebron, and AD. Rondo is also doing pretty well with his outside shots so I think they can use them for spacing.
We might not see much of how effective it will be for their first few games but with adjustments, it might work.
On the other hand, Brooklyn Nets is more focused on outside shots, I guess that's also why a hype is happening on what if both teams meet, who will win.
I am kind of excited too.

[Ziskinberg]

I'm not sure if the Lakers will focus on 3 point shooting, I guess with the current lineup, they will take advantage of their size and they will bring the ball inside where the big 3 can drive. I know they have 3 point shooters too but are they consistent enough, or can be trusted to produce a good percentage of shot?

Yes, they might become an inside attacking team.
Regarding the outside shooting, they have Melo, Lebron, and AD. Rondo is also doing pretty well with his outside shots so I think they can use them for spacing.
We might not see much of how effective it will be for their first few games but with adjustments, it might work.
On the other hand, Brooklyn Nets is more focused on outside shots, I guess that's also why a hype is happening on what if both teams meet, who will win.
I am kind of excited too.

Honestly, I don't trust Lebron on his 3 point shooting, he is a little effective with his outside shooting if he is the one that is carrying the ball, not when he receives the ball from the passer. I think the most consistent 3 point shooters on the LA Lakers roster now are    Wesley Matthews, Carmelo Anthony, and Wayne Ellington I guess.

[goinmerry]

It will be the first time Lebron playing sa SF if this plan will be realize, so let's see.

Actually, in Cavaliers especially in 2016, he is more of a Small Forward when Kyrie is taking the PG position (even in the list, Lebron James is Point Guard). Their Power Forward was Kevin Love and Richard Jefferson. They don't have a Center but Tristan Thompson is taking that position.

I like the change of position as Lebron can actually adopt any position be it as a Point Guard or even with a PF position. I'm sure he will allow Westbrook to be the main point guard while on the other hand, in the event that Lebron decides to make the play, Westbrook will just allow it and act as a support.

[Pamadar]

I'm not sure if the Lakers will focus on 3 point shooting, I guess with the current lineup, they will take advantage of their size and they will bring the ball inside where the big 3 can drive. I know they have 3 point shooters too but are they consistent enough, or can be trusted to produce a good percentage of shot?

Yes, they might become an inside attacking team.
Regarding the outside shooting, they have Melo, Lebron, and AD. Rondo is also doing pretty well with his outside shots so I think they can use them for spacing.
We might not see much of how effective it will be for their first few games but with adjustments, it might work.

They will be more effective if they will use their size, but for me a combination is also good for this kind of squad.

WB or LeBron to attack, drop out the ball if Melo or any other open man is on the arc, they can always battle for the offensive rebound since they have size inside. Is more on how the team will blend together, a good chemistry that will allow each other to trust and win together as a team.

On the other hand, Brooklyn Nets is more focused on outside shots, I guess that's also why a hype is happening on what if both teams meet, who will win.
I am kind of excited too.

If no major injuries will happen again with this both teams, the possibilities are higher seeing them meeting in the finals.

Too early, but I'm also excited to see if how pride will win a title.

[Questat]

On the other hand, Brooklyn Nets is more focused on outside shots, I guess that's also why a hype is happening on what if both teams meet, who will win.
I am kind of excited too.

If no major injuries will happen again with this both teams, the possibilities are higher seeing them meeting in the finals.

Too early, but I'm also excited to see if how pride will win a title.

That would be a great Finals if the Lakers and Nets will face, especially if the series will go to game 7 and will end in a close match. I'm not underestimating the current NBA champion, but I believe that the Bucks can't win against a healthy Nets, so their best chance next season is to only play in the ECF.

[Oasisman]

On the other hand, Brooklyn Nets is more focused on outside shots, I guess that's also why a hype is happening on what if both teams meet, who will win.
I am kind of excited too.

If no major injuries will happen again with this both teams, the possibilities are higher seeing them meeting in the finals.

Too early, but I'm also excited to see if how pride will win a title.

That would be a great Finals if the Lakers and Nets will face, especially if the series will go to game 7 and will end in a close match. I'm not underestimating the current NBA champion, but I believe that the Bucks can't win against a healthy Nets, so their best chance next season is to only play in the ECF.

The NBA from the last 3 years has become less predictable compared from the past when Miami and Golden States dominated the NBA.
I have to agree that Milwaukee just dodge an elimination because Brooklyn was suffering from Injury. They could have lost If Durant hit a 3 point buzzer beater, luckily Durant just stepped to the 3 point stripe.
Maybe If Milwaukee will improve the way they play, they can still compete with the Brooklyn superteam.

[Hypnosis00]

On the other hand, Brooklyn Nets is more focused on outside shots, I guess that's also why a hype is happening on what if both teams meet, who will win.
I am kind of excited too.

If no major injuries will happen again with this both teams, the possibilities are higher seeing them meeting in the finals.

Too early, but I'm also excited to see if how pride will win a title.

That would be a great Finals if the Lakers and Nets will face, especially if the series will go to game 7 and will end in a close match. I'm not underestimating the current NBA champion, but I believe that the Bucks can't win against a healthy Nets, so their best chance next season is to only play in the ECF.

The NBA from the last 3 years has become less predictable compared from the past when Miami and Golden States dominated the NBA.
I have to agree that Milwaukee just dodge an elimination because Brooklyn was suffering from Injury. They could have lost If Durant hit a 3 point buzzer beater, luckily Durant just stepped to the 3 point stripe.
Maybe If Milwaukee will improve the way they play, they can still compete with the Brooklyn superteam.

Actually, it's easy to predict, it only becomes unpredictable because of the injury issue, if the Lakers and Nets has no injured star player last season, I'm sure they will play in the NBA Finals.  If one of the star players is down due to injury, for sure there's a big effect like when Klay Thompson was injured and Durant as well on the Toronto Raptors NBA Finals series, and Toronto get the win.

[chaser15]

It is expected. Westbrook will most probably lose his triple double stats consistency, because he joined a super team where more than 2 players could dish like a pass-first point guard and another 2 who can dominantly grab rebounds.

Lakers is not a super team. Only full of popular players before that is now out of their prime. Westbrook can still do double-double and that's even better because he is good in assist. Just need 10 points which is easy to make then focus on assist. And without forcing a stat pad, Westbrook didn't noticed he made lots of triple double last year. Maybe he can repeat in the Lakers although  I agree to you that it's now inconsistent.

The best thing Westbrook can do is to continue being an explosive point guard. Drive the lane and draw defenders and dish out to the spot up shooters.
If he can perfectly compliment LeBron and AD's style of play, they'll be a tough team to beat in the playoffs.

You are right. He is not showing any signs of slowing down and still fast and quick. He also becomes bulky that instead can result for him not to be quick, he can still forced his way to the near basket crashing defense.

[Yamifoud]

The best thing Westbrook can do is to continue being an explosive point guard. Drive the lane and draw defenders and dish out to the spot up shooters.
If he can perfectly compliment LeBron and AD's style of play, they'll be a tough team to beat in the playoffs.

You are right. He is not showing any signs of slowing down and still fast and quick. He also becomes bulky that instead can result for him not to be quick, he can still forced his way to the near basket crashing defense.

That kind of PG is what the Lakers need, Westbrook is also an all-around player, he can defend and he can grab the rebounds, so the Lakers now had the best chance in winning the championship, and even the current Nets team will not be able to beat the Lakers if this team plays on the same page.

[gagux123]

This is good for Lebron James as Westbrook IMO has a better vision compared to him, it's my personal view only, you can oppose, and though Westbrook does not have a good shooting percentage, he sometimes calls the last shot, unlike Lebron as PG who would just past the ball. It will be the first time Lebron playing sa SF if this plan will be realize, so let's see.

Yes, this is interesting. Westbrook is a PG with different characteristics, he is very fast, explosive, and defends well (but he is not excellent defender).

The best comparison I can make of Westbrook is comparing it to DRose (in the Bulls era).
But in my humble opinion, I believe nowdays it's will be crazy let LeBron James play as ​PG

I'm not sure if the Lakers will focus on 3 point shooting, I guess with the current lineup, they will take advantage of their size and they will bring the ball inside where the big 3 can drive. I know they have 3 point shooters too but are they consistent enough, or can be trusted to produce a good percentage of shot?

This season's Lakers are not a 3-point shooting team. Unfortunately they don't have a player who is an excellent 3-point shooter, like Klay, Curry, Korver and others.

I believe in this Lakers team will be an experienced and technical team because they will have players with a lot of experience, for example, LeBron, Rondo, Howard, Ariza and Melo.

[mirakal]

I believe in this Lakers team will be an experienced and technical team because they will have players with a lot of experience, for example, LeBron, Rondo, Howard, Ariza and Melo.

Melo is the only one on the list that has never won a championship yet, therefore I want to believe that Melo will have a better season with the Lakers as he always wants to have at least one championship and this is his chance as the Lakers have the best roster ever since Lebron joined the team.

[danherbias07]

But that's a habit of him and it's not easy to take out that stat grabbing when you are used to it. He will still do it but I think he will be in control or Lebron will try to push and control him and avoid being reckless.

Yes, once a habit always a habit. Before Westbrook's arrival at the Los Angeles Lakers, he met with Lebron and Anthony Davis and talked about putting their egos aside and playing as one to bring the Lakers another NBA championship.

Russell Westbrook met with LeBron James, Anthony Davis weeks ago to discuss playing for Lakers,

According to the article, I like their plan of changing position if necessary when Westbrook is on the floor. Lebron James moving from SF to Pf and Davis from PF to Center. And in terms of offense, Westbrook will just let Lebron or Davis initiate it as he's now used on it playing in the Houston Rockets alongside James Harden and Bradley Beal playing with the Washington Wizards.

If that was perfectly executed and not just written in the paper, Lakers' core is now complete and hard to deal with.

I didn't know that. Thank you bro. I just read the news about the meeting in Lebron's place but never had the idea they will go far in talking about positions that early. I mean, it's far before the season starts but they already knew they will be clashing in positions when the game starts.
Westbrook is an all-around player and so does Lebron. AD also position himself inside and outside so they will really have a hard time creating a strong chemistry.
I like how they humble themselves for the championship, maybe it will really work. Let's just wait and see. It's near.

[Iranus]

I'm not sure if the Lakers will focus on 3 point shooting, I guess with the current lineup, they will take advantage of their size and they will bring the ball inside where the big 3 can drive. I know they have 3 point shooters too but are they consistent enough, or can be trusted to produce a good percentage of shot?

This season's Lakers are not a 3-point shooting team. Unfortunately they don't have a player who is an excellent 3-point shooter, like Klay, Curry, Korver and others.
I believe in this Lakers team will be an experienced and technical team because they will have players with a lot of experience, for example, LeBron, Rondo, Howard, Ariza and Melo.

This Lakers team looks like a box-to-box playing team. They do not have the 3 point scoring shooters. They can go for 3 points from time to time but constantly going for 3 point shooting is not the way they will play with this squad. They have the size advantage and also the experience factor. So shat I'm thinking about this team is they will go for more lay-up shots and more box-to-box plays.

[CryptoBuds]

I believe in this Lakers team will be an experienced and technical team because they will have players with a lot of experience, for example, LeBron, Rondo, Howard, Ariza and Melo.

Melo is the only one on the list that has never won a championship yet, therefore I want to believe that Melo will have a better season with the Lakers as he always wants to have at least one championship and this is his chance as the Lakers have the best roster ever since Lebron joined the team.

I don't want to consider Melo only, the Lakers team is one of the best squad they ever had. Lebron is a one-man show, he always has been. He can win games on his own. And Howard, Rondo, Melo all of these players are very good and experienced in their respected positions. Melo might have a better chance of winning the trophy with the lakers compared to any other team though, because the Lakers are looking like very commanding contenders of the title. Let's hope we have a great season up ahead.

[wheelz1200]

I believe in this Lakers team will be an experienced and technical team because they will have players with a lot of experience, for example, LeBron, Rondo, Howard, Ariza and Melo.

Melo is the only one on the list that has never won a championship yet, therefore I want to believe that Melo will have a better season with the Lakers as he always wants to have at least one championship and this is his chance as the Lakers have the best roster ever since Lebron joined the team.

I don't want to consider Melo only, the Lakers team is one of the best squad they ever had. Lebron is a one-man show, he always has been. He can win games on his own. And Howard, Rondo, Melo all of these players are very good and experienced in their respected positions. Melo might have a better chance of winning the trophy with the lakers compared to any other team though, because the Lakers are looking like very commanding contenders of the title. Let's hope we have a great season up ahead.

The Lakers and all of these players are way old.  I don't know if a team this old on average have ever won a championship.  I would imagine the Lakers injury report will be longer than the available players list by mid season. 

[Maidak]

The best thing Westbrook can do is to continue being an explosive point guard. Drive the lane and draw defenders and dish out to the spot up shooters.
If he can perfectly compliment LeBron and AD's style of play, they'll be a tough team to beat in the playoffs.

You are right. He is not showing any signs of slowing down and still fast and quick. He also becomes bulky that instead can result for him not to be quick, he can still forced his way to the near basket crashing defense.

That kind of PG is what the Lakers need, Westbrook is also an all-around player, he can defend and he can grab the rebounds, so the Lakers now had the best chance in winning the championship, and even the current Nets team will not be able to beat the Lakers if this team plays on the same page.

Current Lakers team has to be one of the if not the best squad in the league.  Westbrook is one of my favourite players. He is agile, he is tall, he can dribble, he can take rebounds, he can defend, he can burst into the box for creating scoring chances - he does it all man. With the squad Lakers have now, if WB can pull the defense a bit towards him, others can be marker free and they can have better and free-scoring chances.

[chaser15]

And Howard, Rondo, Melo all of these players are very good and experienced in their respected positions.

These veterans won't contribute much or only used most in a few season games. Most of them will be like advisors. Back in 2019-20 season, Howard and Rondo only average around 20MPG with 69 and 48 games respectively. Their stats are also poor but can consider good because of being veteran.

Aside from Lebron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers will surely utilized Russell Westbrook and Kendrick Nunn. Ariza might received a good playing coming from the bench as he used to play on Lakers system already but this guy is now prone to injury. During his prime, he is known for his good defense but that's a part of history now.

[carlisle1]

The Lakers and all of these players are way old.  I don't know if a team this old on average have ever won a championship.  I would imagine the Lakers injury report will be longer than the available players list by mid season. 

this is the concern here, with their age coach needs to utilize each player to avoid having major injuries,

But on the brighter side, experience will allow them to jive together and give good rest for their starters. Those known good players can
give minutes for both LeBron and AD.

Westbrook, Melo, Rondo and Howard can be paired with anyone and let their two stars resting.
While the new season is nearing, it's really exciting to see how Lakers will come up with these aged stars.

[Yogee]

Quite an uneventful event the last few days for NBA transfers don't you agree? I'm tired of Ben Simmons saga so who else are you expecting to be traded or waived other than Marc Gasol? Anything on the free agents or returning former NBA players? I checked on at least three sites but nothing new came up.

[CryptoBuds]

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I don't want to consider Melo only, the Lakers team is one of the best squad they ever had. Lebron is a one-man show, he always has been. He can win games on his own. And Howard, Rondo, Melo all of these players are very good and experienced in their respected positions. Melo might have a better chance of winning the trophy with the lakers compared to any other team though, because the Lakers are looking like very commanding contenders of the title. Let's hope we have a great season up ahead.

The Lakers and all of these players are way old.  I don't know if a team this old on average have ever won a championship.  I would imagine the Lakers injury report will be longer than the available players list by mid season. 

^ Yes, they are an old team compared to others but you have to see the old players they got. Lebron, Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony all of these players are beasts on the pitch. And add Anthony Davis to that and you have a banged squad. Lebron can one-handedly win any match. They also have a decent bench - which will be able to compensate for the old players' minutes. So yeah, the Lakers are my favourite for this season's titleholder.

And Howard, Rondo, Melo all of these players are very good and experienced in their respected positions.

These veterans won't contribute much or only used most in a few season games. Most of them will be like advisors. Back in 2019-20 season, Howard and Rondo only average around 20MPG with 69 and 48 games respectively. Their stats are also poor but can consider good because of being veteran.
Aside from Lebron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers will surely utilized Russell Westbrook and Kendrick Nunn. Ariza might received a good playing coming from the bench as he used to play on Lakers system already but this guy is now prone to injury. During his prime, he is known for his good defense but that's a part of history now.

^ Well, as the players get old, they lose some of their paces and in some extent-dribbling skills. But their gamesense, positioning, and overall awareness get better. So what I'm thinking is, if the matches are played with a mixture of the veterans and the young bloods, that could work well in favour of the Lakers. And Lebron is something else. He ages like fine wine. Just getting better everyday. He is also very close to breaking the record of all-time scoring of Kareen Abdul Jabbar.