2024 NBA Season

[goinmerry]

NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said "it's only a matter of time" before a homegrown Filipino player makes it to the NBA.

Don't get me wrong but it just creating false hopes for PH aspirants honestly.

Just imagine, there are lots of good players in College basketball in the US like ACCA, NAIA, NCAA, USCAA, etc. that still can't make it to the draft list or worst, end up being undrafted even listed on the draft list. And at some cases, will be granted to play at NBA but only for a few days contract and later on, will be sent to G-league.

Not having a "talangka" mindset but that's the reality for a pure-blooded PH player who wants to enter the NBA. A player really has to be a phenomenon, at least, to at least even recognized at the draft selection even just hope that there's a chance to be selected at the last rounds.

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[Captain Corporate]

Only the Kings-Warriors and Lakers-Grizz games left as far as I am aware. That is going to be a tough one, most people think Warriors and Lakers will win, but lets remember that the yare the lower seed in these matchups, even though they "may" look like favorites, we had a whole season that proved that they are not. Lakers made some trades so they might be better, and they made a good player out of Reaves that helps decently as well, but Warriors didn't had any changes, they are the same. I think if one of them fails to win, that wouldn't be such a shock, it might actually happen. I know that it is taking a while but it is definitely a good job if we could see them both win it as well, that will be a great success, both lower seeds beating higher seeds at the same time.

[inthelongrun]

NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said "it's only a matter of time" before a homegrown Filipino player makes it to the NBA.

Don't get me wrong but it just creating false hopes for PH aspirants honestly.

Just imagine, there are lots of good players in College basketball in the US like ACCA, NAIA, NCAA, USCAA, etc. that still can't make it to the draft list or worst, end up being undrafted even listed on the draft list. And at some cases, will be granted to play at NBA but only for a few days contract and later on, will be sent to G-league.

Not having a "talangka" mindset but that's the reality for a pure-blooded PH player who wants to enter the NBA. A player really has to be a phenomenon, at least, to at least even recognized at the draft selection even just hope that there's a chance to be selected at the last rounds.

But what will an NBA official says when ask about it? That might be the safest answer as they do not want to offend the fans. As a matter of fact, I also read nearly the same line more than 10 years ago when another NBA official was asked. I also became more realistic when I studied drafts and potentials many years ago after Japeth Aguilar was sent to the US to continue his studies while at the same time developing his skills. There are many amateur leagues in the US, hundreds to thousands of schools, and there are also foreign pro leagues and schools in Europe, Africa, and other parts of the world. So it's like when you are not in the starting first 5 in your school, NBA teams scouts won't see value in you. In many pro leagues, not only that you need to become a starting 5 but you need to dominate and be a star for a chance to enter the NBA. Next time, maybe sponsors and well-to-do families should send abroad local hopefuls from PG and SG positions where local players sometimes excel during international tournaments.

[wheelz1200]

Only the Kings-Warriors and Lakers-Grizz games left as far as I am aware. That is going to be a tough one, most people think Warriors and Lakers will win, but lets remember that the yare the lower seed in these matchups, even though they "may" look like favorites, we had a whole season that proved that they are not. Lakers made some trades so they might be better, and they made a good player out of Reaves that helps decently as well, but Warriors didn't had any changes, they are the same. I think if one of them fails to win, that wouldn't be such a shock, it might actually happen. I know that it is taking a while but it is definitely a good job if we could see them both win it as well, that will be a great success, both lower seeds beating higher seeds at the same time.

I think Memphis runs the table.  If they win in LA it's a wrap.  I think they will lean on theor guard play and because they play well in the paint they have a better shot than a team that relays on 3s all game.  I grabbed the line for them to win this series when they were down 3-1.  If they can snag this one I'm gonna lean hard into that game.

[jakelyson]

Just awesome seeing the Miami Heat taking out the Milwaukee Brewers, I mean who expected that.  I didn't expect the Knicks to win their game either and had put a small bet down on that game , but of course walked away with a slightly lighter wallet.  I was going to lay a bet on the La Lakers vs Memphis game but decided against which I'm glad, as I'm just not sure that I'm sure where the series is heading anymore.

As much as I hate to say it since I don't like them, that was a nice win for the Warriors last night.

Nobody is expecting this kind of result and I was really shocked about it, this is due to the most injuries that Giannis Antetokoumpo was taking and it surely causes the team so much I really don't know if he was actually injured for just a ghost injury, just like what Kawhi Leonard was doing with the Clippers but it surely broke the whole team getting ejected early like that, I think they need to just get back stronger and healthier next season,

Many didn't expect that happen as the heat is the underdog between this match up, but Butler really show a impressive performance which lift their team to win big against Bucks. Although its unfortunate for this series that Giannis  got injured earlier on the series since if he stay healthy with that maybe the result will be different.

This is good indicator that Miami is in best shape although not everyone expect them to reach on finals but for sure for what happen on series between bucks fans want to see if they could advance up to finals.

Credit to Jimmy Butler he was one tough dude, that pushed too hard to get the Win, while the Bucks is taking some effort but it was really low, and they can not stop the buckets Butler, and if they can not stop that buckets then it is a game-time for Jimmy Butler while because of so many missed games of Giannis Antetokuompo, this has caused them trouble, right now it is good if he would take a break and prepare for the next season early on, getting stronger and healthier this time,

[OgNasty]

Looking like the Kings are going to take the win against Golden State tonight. They’ve got their biggest lead of the series with just over 4 minutes left. That means the Kings have recaptured home court advantage for game 7. The Kings seemed to overcome bad officiating all night long which makes the win that much more impressive.

LeBron is up next tonight…

[Coin_trader]

Looking like the Kings are going to take the win against Golden State tonight. They’ve got their biggest lead of the series with just over 4 minutes left. That means the Kings have recaptured home court advantage for game 7. The Kings seemed to overcome bad officiating all night long which makes the win that much more impressive.

LeBron is up next tonight…

Kings beat GSW. This is an exciting series. GSW seems like already loss their composure in the since they are already missing easy shots and not eager to get the ball. Kings keeps getting an offensive rebound even Sabonis is already out. Wiggins free throw is terrible on crucial times. I think their mind is already on Game 7 when the lead is already above 10.

This loss is painful to me because I bet on GSW ML which bothering me since yesterday because I knew that Kings can do the same by beating GSW in the home court.

I skip betting on the next match. I really feel that I have the jinx. Let's go LAL! 

[Pamadar]

Looking like the Kings are going to take the win against Golden State tonight. They’ve got their biggest lead of the series with just over 4 minutes left. That means the Kings have recaptured home court advantage for game 7. The Kings seemed to overcome bad officiating all night long which makes the win that much more impressive.

LeBron is up next tonight…

Kings beat GSW. This is an exciting series. GSW seems like already loss their composure in the since they are already missing easy shots and not eager to get the ball. Kings keeps getting an offensive rebound even Sabonis is already out. Wiggins free throw is terrible on crucial times. I think their mind is already on Game 7 when the lead is already above 10.

This loss is painful to me because I bet on GSW ML which bothering me since yesterday because I knew that Kings can do the same by beating GSW in the home court.

I skip betting on the next match. I really feel that I have the jinx. Let's go LAL! 

Not sure but Warriors aside from Klay and Steph,

are not in the winning mode and like what you said seems that they already thinking or planning about game 7,
but we also need to credit the own version of dynamic Duo of Fox and Monk, they bring the game alive in the final

quarter quietly working in the first half, but in the remaining half, they show up and bring the fight to their favor and
steal the celebration of the Dub fans.

Game 7 now and for sure it's anyone's game as both are really trying to win over another a great match up / series
for both teams.

[harizen]

As I previously pointed out, if the Lakers won't do something to aggressively contain Desmond Bane and Ja Morant, in Game 6, Memphis has a chance to tie the series and force a deciding Game 7 back at the Memphis home court which will be critical for the Lakers.

And guess what, here in Game 6 which is currently in Halftime, the Lakers are doing a good job containing both Bane and Morant and surprisingly these 2 Memphis Gunners just finished with 5 and 7 points respectively before halftime. Both also not showing a good stroke at their field goal attempts and having a bad night. Who knows though that they might be able to bounce back in the second half.

The Lakers are now up at 17 points. The score is 59-42 at halftime.

[Dave1]

As I previously pointed out, if the Lakers won't do something to aggressively contain Desmond Bane and Ja Morant, in Game 6, Memphis has a chance to tie the series and force a deciding Game 7 back at the Memphis home court which will be critical for the Lakers.

And guess what, here in Game 6 which is currently in Halftime, the Lakers are doing a good job containing both Bane and Morant and surprisingly these 2 Memphis Gunners just finished with 5 and 7 points respectively before halftime. Both also not showing a good stroke at their field goal attempts and having a bad night. Who knows though that they might be able to bounce back in the second half.

The Lakers are now up at 17 points. The score is 59-42 at halftime.

Yeah, it seems that the Lakers have a good chance to win the series and go on with the playoffs. They not only contained Bane and Morant, but AD is on fire in this game as well.

As for the Warriors, it was a disappointing lost at home, we thought that they are going to sweep (meaning winning the last 4 games), but they allow the Kings to steal this one at their home court. Now, they are tied, and this is the first series in this playoff that we are going to see a game 7.

[OgNasty]

This Lakers vs Grizzlies game was over by halftime. The Grizzlies have given up and I don’t think any of the Lakers stars will even play in the fourth quarter. A dominant showing for the Lakers as they prove they underperformed in the regular season and are going to be a problem in the playoffs. Now we wait to see if they’re going to be playing the Warriors or the Kings next.

[Harkorede]

This Lakers vs Grizzlies game was over by halftime. The Grizzlies have given up and I don’t think any of the Lakers stars will even play in the fourth quarter. A dominant showing for the Lakers as they prove they underperformed in the regular season and are going to be a problem in the playoffs. Now we wait to see if they’re going to be playing the Warriors or the Kings next.

This is the last route I'd like to take but it a total sham of referring in the first quarter of the game, that's no excuse of course but Memphis Grizzlies were the better side for first few minute and Ja Morant drew the first foul on AD within less than a minute or thereabout, but then it went all side ways from there no single from every blatant, I think such could throw even the best teams of balance for the rest of the game, if I call correctly it took less than 2+ minutes for Memphis to get their first 9 points, but and but it was down the hill from there on!

I don't want to take anything away the brilliance of Anthony Davis or D'Angelo both were absolutely stunning today, I really do It's going to be the warriors the Lakers would be facing next, because should they play the kings, it might just be a significantly similar series like that of this.

[Oasisman]

As I previously pointed out, if the Lakers won't do something to aggressively contain Desmond Bane and Ja Morant, in Game 6, Memphis has a chance to tie the series and force a deciding Game 7 back at the Memphis home court which will be critical for the Lakers.

And guess what, here in Game 6 which is currently in Halftime, the Lakers are doing a good job containing both Bane and Morant and surprisingly these 2 Memphis Gunners just finished with 5 and 7 points respectively before halftime. Both also not showing a good stroke at their field goal attempts and having a bad night. Who knows though that they might be able to bounce back in the second half.

The Lakers are now up at 17 points. The score is 59-42 at halftime.

Yeah, it seems that the Lakers have a good chance to win the series and go on with the playoffs. They not only contained Bane and Morant, but AD is on fire in this game as well.

As for the Warriors, it was a disappointing lost at home, we thought that they are going to sweep (meaning winning the last 4 games), but they allow the Kings to steal this one at their home court. Now, they are tied, and this is the first series in this playoff that we are going to see a game 7.

The Lakers became the problem in the West right after the moment they made that trade and after a couple of games with DLo, Vando, and Beasley on the roster, the fans started to realize that the Lakers are now a playoff contender.
Judging on the Lakers performance from this series, I think they are capable of making it to the Finals. I mean when they play great, they play great both offensively and defensively. It looks like they made a re-run with how strong their defense was in 2020.

On the other hand, the Warriors and the Kings really had a long and exhausting game 7. This is gonna be good game to watch as they are down with the final showdown. Who ever gets the W will definitely have a good series against the Lakers.

The Nuggets and the Suns will have a great series too. The playoffs are just getting more interesting, I haven't seen a lot of upset in a while now.

[carlisle1]

As I previously pointed out, if the Lakers won't do something to aggressively contain Desmond Bane and Ja Morant, in Game 6, Memphis has a chance to tie the series and force a deciding Game 7 back at the Memphis home court which will be critical for the Lakers.

And guess what, here in Game 6 which is currently in Halftime, the Lakers are doing a good job containing both Bane and Morant and surprisingly these 2 Memphis Gunners just finished with 5 and 7 points respectively before halftime. Both also not showing a good stroke at their field goal attempts and having a bad night. Who knows though that they might be able to bounce back in the second half.

The Lakers are now up at 17 points. The score is 59-42 at halftime.

Yeah, it seems that the Lakers have a good chance to win the series and go on with the playoffs. They not only contained Bane and Morant, but AD is on fire in this game as well.

As for the Warriors, it was a disappointing lost at home, we thought that they are going to sweep (meaning winning the last 4 games), but they allow the Kings to steal this one at their home court. Now, they are tied, and this is the first series in this playoff that we are going to see a game 7.

The Lakers became the problem in the West right after the moment they made that trade and after a couple of games with DLo, Vando, and Beasley on the roster, the fans started to realize that the Lakers are now a playoff contender.
Judging on the Lakers performance from this series, I think they are capable of making it to the Finals. I mean when they play great, they play great both offensively and defensively. It looks like they made a re-run with how strong their defense was in 2020.

On the other hand, the Warriors and the Kings really had a long and exhausting game 7. This is gonna be good game to watch as they are down with the final showdown. Who ever gets the W will definitely have a good series against the Lakers.

The Nuggets and the Suns will have a great series too. The playoffs are just getting more interesting, I haven't seen a lot of upset in a while now.

With the way Lakers are playing, they are simply becoming deadlier than all the players are adjusting from one another,
unlike before, where most of the time LeBron handles the ball.

The rotations now are really good with all the players inside the court are touching the ball and they keep it moving to find the open man.

I like to the way they play the game, all are options and all are capable of shooting the ball, the good factors also is when you
see LeBron and DLo' attacking both have good options to drop the ball to AD or kick it out to open man.

[danherbias07]

This Lakers vs Grizzlies game was over by halftime. The Grizzlies have given up and I don’t think any of the Lakers stars will even play in the fourth quarter. A dominant showing for the Lakers as they prove they underperformed in the regular season and are going to be a problem in the playoffs. Now we wait to see if they’re going to be playing the Warriors or the Kings next.

Early garbage time. I didn't hit the over 218, thanks to that. 
Anthony Davis is scary when he is on focus. In 1st quarter he is already putting in a lot of defensive stops to give the Lakers an early lead that was kept until the final minute of the regulation.
I like what he did, he just used his height advantage to take rebounds, defend the rim, or catch an alley-oop. He didn't post up too much and was able to save time and follow the fast pace of the game.
With DLo catching fire, their offense is covered and Lebron had been accurate with his shots too. 9/13 field goals in 31 minutes, that's one heck of a high-percentage shooting performance.

The Lakers will advance, they will wait on who will win in Sacramento at Game 7. The only game 7 we have on all the 1st round games.

[Yaunfitda]

This Lakers vs Grizzlies game was over by halftime. The Grizzlies have given up and I don’t think any of the Lakers stars will even play in the fourth quarter. A dominant showing for the Lakers as they prove they underperformed in the regular season and are going to be a problem in the playoffs. Now we wait to see if they’re going to be playing the Warriors or the Kings next.

Early garbage time. I didn't hit the over 218, thanks to that. 
Anthony Davis is scary when he is on focus. In 1st quarter he is already putting in a lot of defensive stops to give the Lakers an early lead that was kept until the final minute of the regulation.
I like what he did, he just used his height advantage to take rebounds, defend the rim, or catch an alley-oop. He didn't post up too much and was able to save time and follow the fast pace of the game.
With DLo catching fire, their offense is covered and Lebron had been accurate with his shots too. 9/13 field goals in 31 minutes, that's one heck of a high-percentage shooting performance.

The Lakers will advance, they will wait on who will win in Sacramento at Game 7. The only game 7 we have on all the 1st round games.

Yes, it was really Davis who is very instrumental in the game, his blocks, and his hustle play as well (like chasing the ball outside and then encouraging the crowd). D'Lo and Austin Reaves again delivering the goods as well. Nice to see Mo during the garbage time, he looks like to me.

On the other hand, James leaving the floor early, sign that he doesn't respect Memphis or at least Brooks and not going to shake his hands in this huge win. Now, I hope that Brooks will learn his lessons here, do not poke the bear.

So now waiting for the winner of the Warriors and Sacramento Kings. Either teams though will be be a good matchup for Lebron.

[btc_angela]

Looking like the Kings are going to take the win against Golden State tonight. They’ve got their biggest lead of the series with just over 4 minutes left. That means the Kings have recaptured home court advantage for game 7. The Kings seemed to overcome bad officiating all night long which makes the win that much more impressive.

LeBron is up next tonight…

Kings beat GSW. This is an exciting series. GSW seems like already loss their composure in the since they are already missing easy shots and not eager to get the ball. Kings keeps getting an offensive rebound even Sabonis is already out. Wiggins free throw is terrible on crucial times. I think their mind is already on Game 7 when the lead is already above 10.

This loss is painful to me because I bet on GSW ML which bothering me since yesterday because I knew that Kings can do the same by beating GSW in the home court.

I skip betting on the next match. I really feel that I have the jinx. Let's go LAL! 

Yeah, although I didn't bet on this one, but knowing that the Warriors are a huge favorite going into this game to close out the Kings, it's really painful to see and sad for the bettors who back them up.

But in the first quarter alone, they are not in their rhythm and we thought that they might come back in the 3rd quarter which they usually does and known to be that team. Still the same though or even worst as the Kings build up that double digit lead again and increased it at the end of that quarter. And with that, going to be a game 7 now.

[livingfree]

This Lakers vs Grizzlies game was over by halftime. The Grizzlies have given up and I don’t think any of the Lakers stars will even play in the fourth quarter. A dominant showing for the Lakers as they prove they underperformed in the regular season and are going to be a problem in the playoffs.

It's a one sided match and already determined which team was going forward.

Now we wait to see if they’re going to be playing the Warriors or the Kings next.

This is like the match where everyone would say that we need a new face in the next semi finals. The viewership for this remaining teams in the last first round match will be focused on them.

As they're the last one to get a toe to toe and do or die match.

[el kaka22]

The matchup of Knicks vs Heat and Sixers vs Celtics is quite close two teams as well, surely if teams were switched and Knicks or Heat played Celtics or Sixers, I would say that Celtics and Sixers would have beaten the other two team, but now that that they are facing each other, it is not going to be easy at all, and that is a tough situation to be in. I hope that they will do a lot better, I hope that they can make it work as well as possible and my favourites right now is Celtics and Heat.

Celtics because they have been playing very well both all season long and during Hawks series as well, whereas Heat also beat Bucks so it could be great too. Depends a bit on injuries as well, if all is healthy, that is my prediction, Heat vs Celtics final for the eastern conference for sure.

[ultrloa]

This is like the match where everyone would say that we need a new face in the next semi finals. The viewership for this remaining teams in the last first round match will be focused on them.

As they're the last one to get a toe to toe and do or die match.

Will be cool to see if Kings would defeat Warriors in game 7 since for sure their games will be hype since they experience long playoff draught for almost 2 decades.

But Warriors is also a solid team which got huge global fan base so if the defending champ can surpass kings still  their sales will soar up since many are still interested to watch if they can defend their title this season. They are the last team will face each other first round playoff so most provably many are now speculating on which of these team will be the best match up against Lakers.