2025 NBA Season

[xzone]

It was the most boring All-Star we've seen in years. I don't like this format at all and I don't enjoy it at all. A game in which everyone who gets the ball tries a 3-pointer or goes into an layup is never fun. No defense, no struggle, no basketball. There are only long-range shots. I don't understand how they manage to make a worse All-Star with each passing year

[wheelz1200]

It was the most boring All-Star we've seen in years. I don't like this format at all and I don't enjoy it at all. A game in which everyone who gets the ball tries a 3-pointer or goes into an layup is never fun. No defense, no struggle, no basketball. There are only long-range shots. I don't understand how they manage to make a worse All-Star with each passing year

Agreed.  In years past at least some of the game defense was played.  I get it that no one wants to get hurt but just watching everyone ball hog and chuck up 3s is a little boring.  Give me the 1980s and 90s all star games any day over these.  Taytum scoring 55 is embarrassing for the other team.  I like the east vs west and the winner gets home floor for the finals.  At least gives these guys something to play for.

[FanEagle]

I still can't get used to this new all-star game thing. Not the points, not the quarters, not the system, not the way players are picked, none of that. Those are fine by me, in fact, picking players on the court like this season was actually quite fun, I had so much fun betting about it with friends, it was definitely fun.

However, one thing that is certain is that this "no-defense at all" all-star of the past decade or so, is actually quite horrible. I know I sound like an old guy and this has been going on for a while, it has been YEARS since there was any defense, but I just can't like this, it's really a horrible thing and definitely bothers me a lot.

[Captain Corporate]

I do not think that it is as bad as it looked, for a while the first two quarters were not that great, but after that Tatum really made it interesting to be fair. That is the reason why "no defense" could be considered alright, I dislike it that's true, but if you are going to give me this great of performance on offense then suddenly I would be fine with no defense. At one point Lillard had a three from behind the half court line, I get that he is famous for long range shooting but half court? Wowww, that was something amazing and entertaining and I really enjoyed some of the moves and the baskets and it was great to watch, specially second half.

[danherbias07]

I’m a little bummed to hear that Kevin Love is going to sign with the Miami Heat. I’d really hoped to see him reunite with LeBron in Los Angeles or I think he would’ve been a great addition to the Warriors. I think Westbrook signing with the Clippers should be good. He’s got history with Paul George and Kawhi wanted a point guard so that seems like a decent fit.

I thought so too, Lebron has the power to pull his brother into their team but I think they didn't try.
Well, Miami Heat, might actually be a good landing area for Kevin Love as the Heat had been undermanned a lot of times due to injuries, he might gain some minutes here. They don't really have a big man on the 3 or 4 positions like him unlike with the Cavaliers so this will be a good addition, and as far as offense, Love is still a big threat at post-up and distance shots.

And for Westbrook, they're just now finalizing the buyout with the Jazz and he'll go along with Paul Geroge and Kawhi.
Russell Westbrook signs with Clippers: Former MVP lands back in L.A. after Lakers trade

That's good news for WB. I don't doubt that he will be signed again but it took longer than other players that were also bought out.
Chemistry will not be a problem for him and PG13. Coach Ty Lue should see that when he lands at the Clippers, pair him up with him and maximize the strength as soon as they can.
Damn Clippers are getting scarier with their roster.

[chaser15]

That's good news for WB. I don't doubt that he will be signed again but it took longer than other players that were also bought out.
Chemistry will not be a problem for him and PG13. Coach Ty Lue should see that when he lands at the Clippers, pair him up with him and maximize the strength as soon as they can.
Damn Clippers are getting scarier with their roster.

I hope that silence Westbrook's critics thinking no one wants him. Before, I think even in this thread, there are people who think that no teams in the league right now that want Westbrook without realizing that he's still versatile and quick and still a big asset on any team.

With the Clippers, I do sure that he will blend here smoothly since he already knows playing with Paul George back in their OKC days.

Aside from that, Westbrook already knows how to adjust to new teammates and for sure he won't be a big burden on Clippers.

[jakelyson]

However, one thing that is certain is that this "no-defense at all" all-star of the past decade or so, is actually quite horrible. I know I sound like an old guy and this has been going on for a while, it has been YEARS since there was any defense, but I just can't like this, it's really a horrible thing and definitely bothers me a lot.

Maybe the goal was to make it more entertaining by showcasing the offensive prowess of the all-stars but it backfired because we are not seeing basketball anymore. It is already a joke. Unless NBA put something on the line that will make the players want to defend and be competitive, the quality of all-star games will continue to degrade. Hopefully, the NBA will find a format that will improve it because it is supposed to be the best game since it is an all-star game.

And for Westbrook, they're just now finalizing the buyout with the Jazz and he'll go along with Paul Geroge and Kawhi.
Russell Westbrook signs with Clippers: Former MVP lands back in L.A. after Lakers trade

That's good news for WB. I don't doubt that he will be signed again but it took longer than other players that were also bought out.
Chemistry will not be a problem for him and PG13. Coach Ty Lue should see that when he lands at the Clippers, pair him up with him and maximize the strength as soon as they can.
Damn Clippers are getting scarier with their roster.

WB landing on a contender. It will be a slap to the face of the Lakers who treated him as a scapegoat if he performs well and help the clippers land a championship. Hopefully, Coach Ty Lue can devise a way to maximize the skills of Westbrook. I think he will not be a starter but WB will be a great addition coming from the bench.

[livingfree]

I'm not disappointed with the all stars, actually it was expected that it will be like that.

It's just a showmatch and no defense will happen because everyone is just going to show their great scoring. And, it's already done, so there's really no need for me to have some disappointing thoughts about it.

I've just enjoy the whole show and we've seen some of them have been gone too early because it's not really their priority.

[EFS]

Lebron did not play in the second half because of an injury. It is too bad since in the second half, his team needs his leadership. Team Giannis poured threes from everywhere. I think it was Dame who even made a half court three. Tatum does not seem to miss from the 3-point area. Team Giannis created a big lead in the 3rd quarter that made it hard for team Lebron to overcome in the 4th quarter.

They showed the injury moment after my post. It was painful to watch. I hope he's okay now.
Tatum, Lillard and Mitchell was amazing in second half. Congrats to Tatum for breaking the record. It's not really different than watching 3-point contest now though. That style of play kinda kill the excitement. As a fan of late 90's and early 00's it's hard to accept the game of this new era.

[terrific]

With the Clippers, I do sure that he will blend here smoothly since he already knows playing with Paul George back in their OKC days.

Aside from that, Westbrook already knows how to adjust to new teammates and for sure he won't be a big burden on Clippers.

He's good when he was still with the Lakers and adjusted with the authority Lebron has got from that team.
I am also thinking that he'll be able to assure the other new teammates from the Clippers that he'll also be adjusting quickly from them.
The Clippers will take him because they know that he'll be even be there to help them up maintain their position currently in the stats.

[LogitechMouse]

I’m a little bummed to hear that Kevin Love is going to sign with the Miami Heat. I’d really hoped to see him reunite with LeBron in Los Angeles or I think he would’ve been a great addition to the Warriors. I think Westbrook signing with the Clippers should be good. He’s got history with Paul George and Kawhi wanted a point guard so that seems like a decent fit.

No chance for the Lakers and reunite with Lebron. He will just be benched there since they are overloaded with wing players already.
It's good that the Heat got him because they are lacking some wing defenders on their roster. At least his height will still be a big help for an additional depth of the team.

As for Westbrook signing with the Clippers, I just don't want the fact that he might be a starting point guard of the team. Of course he is a very good pass-first player, but his shooting and decision making is what makes him worse. If this will not work well with the Clippers, they will just bench him and give limited minutes and give more minutes to Mann who is their point guard before the trade happened. One thing more, I don't like to see Westbrook, PG13 and Kawhi as their new Big 3 because Westbrook isn't a reliable player. Just the duo is fine.

That KD trade really affected all the top teams in the West that they are getting players on the buyout market that will have a positive effect with the team.

[TravelMug]

Lebron did not play in the second half because of an injury. It is too bad since in the second half, his team needs his leadership. Team Giannis poured threes from everywhere. I think it was Dame who even made a half court three. Tatum does not seem to miss from the 3-point area. Team Giannis created a big lead in the 3rd quarter that made it hard for team Lebron to overcome in the 4th quarter.

They showed the injury moment after my post. It was painful to watch. I hope he's okay now.
Tatum, Lillard and Mitchell was amazing in second half. Congrats to Tatum for breaking the record. It's not really different than watching 3-point contest now though. That style of play kinda kill the excitement. As a fan of late 90's and early 00's it's hard to accept the game of this new era.

I agree, we should get back to the old and traditional East vs West game.

Anyhow, we should congratulate Tatum for his record breaking, and it just so happen as well that he is dropping his new Jordan JT.

For the slam dunk, it took someone for G-league to refresh the competition. McClung 50 point is all over the competition and it's hard to beat that dunk.

[danherbias07]

WB landing on a contender. It will be a slap to the face of the Lakers who treated him as a scapegoat if he performs well and help the clippers land a championship. Hopefully, Coach Ty Lue can devise a way to maximize the skills of Westbrook. I think he will not be a starter but WB will be a great addition coming from the bench.

Maybe not a starter but if he can lead the 2nd team then it's still all good for the Clippers. As long as he can contribute and maybe if they are on the lead, preserve it while Kawhi and the starters are taking their rest. WB and Hyland, that will be a scary fast-paced game with both players attacking the rim.

I hope that silence Westbrook's critics thinking no one wants him. Before, I think even in this thread, there are people who think that no teams in the league right now that want Westbrook without realizing that he's still versatile and quick and still a big asset on any team.

With the Clippers, I do sure that he will blend here smoothly since he already knows playing with Paul George back in their OKC days.

Aside from that, Westbrook already knows how to adjust to new teammates and for sure he won't be a big burden on Clippers.

It will probably zip their mouths and lock it if ever the Clippers will be in the championship.
He will not be a burden but will be a big threat, they don't really need shooters because that's covered by Powell, PG13, Gordon, and Batum. They will need his aggressive skills to spread the floor more and give the shooters a good look at the three-point line.

[Questat]

It will probably zip their mouths and lock it if ever the Clippers will be in the championship.
He will not be a burden but will be a big threat, they don't really need shooters because that's covered by Powell, PG13, Gordon, and Batum. They will need his aggressive skills to spread the floor more and give the shooters a good look at the three-point line.

It's too early to tell if the hype will match the reality. The excitement was high when Westbrook was traded to the Lakers, but it could end up being a disaster, so we cannot assume that he will do well with the LA Clippers. They now have their own Big 3, and it's the first time that Leonard has played with two real superstars, so there will be an adjustment period. Nevertheless, it's worth risking a bet on the Clippers to win a championship.

[yazher]

Maybe not a starter but if he can lead the 2nd team then it's still all good for the Clippers. As long as he can contribute and maybe if they are on the lead, preserve it while Kawhi and the starters are taking their rest. WB and Hyland, that will be a scary fast-paced game with both players attacking the rim.

Honestly, Westbrook is so lucky that he landed on this team and L.A Clippers has been doing great this season and with his addition to the team, I'm sure he can contribute more and push their performance into something new high-level play. If he can do well here, I guess this is their chance to play more aggressively and sufficiently to get through the NBA finals. I'm so excited to see what kind of roles he will take it that team and how will they look forward to beating the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Mavericks.

[Kelvinid]

Maybe not a starter but if he can lead the 2nd team then it's still all good for the Clippers. As long as he can contribute and maybe if they are on the lead, preserve it while Kawhi and the starters are taking their rest. WB and Hyland, that will be a scary fast-paced game with both players attacking the rim.

Honestly, Westbrook is so lucky that he landed on this team and L.A Clippers has been doing great this season and with his addition to the team, I'm sure he can contribute more and push their performance into something new high-level play. If he can do well here, I guess this is their chance to play more aggressively and sufficiently to get through the NBA finals. I'm so excited to see what kind of roles he will take it that team and how will they look forward to beating the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Mavericks.

You can never be sure honestly, Westbrook was expected to contribute with the LA Lakers and yet he failed our expectations. It's better not to expect so much, Westbrook does have the talent, the problem is the chemistry with his teammates, so hopefully, he will finally fit with the Clippers.

[livingfree]

For the slam dunk, it took someone for G-league to refresh the competition. McClung 50 point is all over the competition and it's hard to beat that dunk.

I saw some post dropping the viewership for the slam dunk contest and it's said that it was around 520M views. This was just for the first 12 hours of the contest. McClung did really contributed a lot and added intense for that slam dunk contest.

~ In the first 12 hours, Mac McClung's dunks generated 520 million views, which is the highest number ever for All-Star Saturday Night events.

I guess with that said, many teams might just root for him if ever there's a possibility to take and trade him. I'm confused about him being undrafted and wearing the Phila jersey. He's from G League and the first one to participate the NBA slam dunk contest.

[ultrloa]

Maybe not a starter but if he can lead the 2nd team then it's still all good for the Clippers. As long as he can contribute and maybe if they are on the lead, preserve it while Kawhi and the starters are taking their rest. WB and Hyland, that will be a scary fast-paced game with both players attacking the rim.

Honestly, Westbrook is so lucky that he landed on this team and L.A Clippers has been doing great this season and with his addition to the team, I'm sure he can contribute more and push their performance into something new high-level play. If he can do well here, I guess this is their chance to play more aggressively and sufficiently to get through the NBA finals. I'm so excited to see what kind of roles he will take it that team and how will they look forward to beating the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Mavericks.

You can never be sure honestly, Westbrook was expected to contribute with the LA Lakers and yet he failed our expectations. It's better not to expect so much, Westbrook does have the talent, the problem is the chemistry with his teammates, so hopefully, he will finally fit with the Clippers.

He might also get a problem on LA Clippers since Kawhi is there and George they are the primary option on the rotation of Clippers so I don't think Westbrook will still fit in that knowing that he used to be the main guy on the team. We already see his performance decline so bad on Lakers and this might go repeat in Clippers if he can't adjust on his new role. This is big challenge for Clippers on how they can work out with Westbrook if this deal will finalized.

[btc_angela]

Maybe not a starter but if he can lead the 2nd team then it's still all good for the Clippers. As long as he can contribute and maybe if they are on the lead, preserve it while Kawhi and the starters are taking their rest. WB and Hyland, that will be a scary fast-paced game with both players attacking the rim.

Honestly, Westbrook is so lucky that he landed on this team and L.A Clippers has been doing great this season and with his addition to the team, I'm sure he can contribute more and push their performance into something new high-level play. If he can do well here, I guess this is their chance to play more aggressively and sufficiently to get through the NBA finals. I'm so excited to see what kind of roles he will take it that team and how will they look forward to beating the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Mavericks.

You can never be sure honestly, Westbrook was expected to contribute with the LA Lakers and yet he failed our expectations. It's better not to expect so much, Westbrook does have the talent, the problem is the chemistry with his teammates, so hopefully, he will finally fit with the Clippers.

He might also get a problem on LA Clippers since Kawhi is there and George they are the primary option on the rotation of Clippers so I don't think Westbrook will still fit in that knowing that he used to be the main guy on the team. We already see his performance decline so bad on Lakers and this might go repeat in Clippers if he can't adjust on his new role. This is big challenge for Clippers on how they can work out with Westbrook if this deal will finalized.

Yes, I was also the same impression that Westbrook will not be a perfect team that already has the alpha on them. He was good in Washington because Beal was out almost half of the season So Westbrook was the main man, and so when Beal got back, they got to the playoff that year.

But we all know that he got traded to the Lakers and he didn't sit with the chemistry of Lebron and other experience that season, with Carmelo and Dwight and other veterans. Now he has been traded to a team with Kawhi and Paul George so we are not sure if he will blend or will distort the chemistry of the team since they are going well already.

[Yaunfitda]

WB landing on a contender. It will be a slap to the face of the Lakers who treated him as a scapegoat if he performs well and help the clippers land a championship. Hopefully, Coach Ty Lue can devise a way to maximize the skills of Westbrook. I think he will not be a starter but WB will be a great addition coming from the bench.

Maybe not a starter but if he can lead the 2nd team then it's still all good for the Clippers. As long as he can contribute and maybe if they are on the lead, preserve it while Kawhi and the starters are taking their rest. WB and Hyland, that will be a scary fast-paced game with both players attacking the rim.

I hope that silence Westbrook's critics thinking no one wants him. Before, I think even in this thread, there are people who think that no teams in the league right now that want Westbrook without realizing that he's still versatile and quick and still a big asset on any team.

With the Clippers, I do sure that he will blend here smoothly since he already knows playing with Paul George back in their OKC days.

Aside from that, Westbrook already knows how to adjust to new teammates and for sure he won't be a big burden on Clippers.

It will probably zip their mouths and lock it if ever the Clippers will be in the championship.
He will not be a burden but will be a big threat, they don't really need shooters because that's covered by Powell, PG13, Gordon, and Batum. They will need his aggressive skills to spread the floor more and give the shooters a good look at the three-point line.

I think another Los Angeles team getting WB is already a slap for the Lakers, much more they are more of a contender that them.

But the problem is that Clippers is already loaded with talents, and it's funny to think that WB's once team, Reggie Jackson on OKC was once a Clipper and now he will replace him in somewhat in that position.

Not sure how he can spread the floor though, WB is know for his passing ability and not his outside shot.