2025 NBA Season

[AHOYBRAUSE]

It’s a bummer that HBO cancelled Game Time, which was arguably the best show on TV. Many NBA players are asking that Netflix or another service buy the show and keep it going. I hope that happens. It is probably the best basketball show ever made. You can sign a petition below to try and bring it back on air.

https://www.change.org/p/save-winning-time-the-rise-of-the-lakers-dynasty

I am a basketball fanatic for over 30 years. I love basketball movies, shows and everything related. But for some reason I didn't connect with Winning time. When I first saw the trailer for the 1st season I was really looking forward to it but while watching the show I felt less joy every episode.
Not even sure if I bother watching the 2nd season.
Though the basketball scenes were well shot and well copied, I though the acting in general and the overall feel of the show was kind of weak. 

But that's just my opinion, I know most people loved it. I just didn't feel it.

[OgNasty]

What do you think about this video of Gilbert Arena clowning on Hakeem Olajuwon for charging $50,000 for a training session?

https://x.com/thedunkcentral/status/1704169319171535226

I was a bit surprised because usually NBA players have nothing but good things to say about Hakeem and he’s the guy everyone brings in to teach their up and coming big men. I honestly thought he charged a lot more.

[el kaka22]

Trying to keep Harden means that they are going to try to go for the title again this year. Could they do it? There is a possibility, the team is good enough to give it a try and normally I would say that their roster is strong enough to be able to do it.

However, the lack of defense by Harden is a big deal and I feel like it is going to end up costing them a lot of trouble, this is why I feel like it is going to take a while for them to get a ring, they need one more player that would be good at defense and can guard the little guys as well, basically cover the difference Harden creates. Warriors has done it, Curry is not known for his defense, but Klay defended the best players and that allowed Curry to be not abused on defense too much.

[Dave1]

Trying to keep Harden means that they are going to try to go for the title again this year. Could they do it? There is a possibility, the team is good enough to give it a try and normally I would say that their roster is strong enough to be able to do it.

However, the lack of defense by Harden is a big deal and I feel like it is going to end up costing them a lot of trouble, this is why I feel like it is going to take a while for them to get a ring, they need one more player that would be good at defense and can guard the little guys as well, basically cover the difference Harden creates. Warriors has done it, Curry is not known for his defense, but Klay defended the best players and that allowed Curry to be not abused on defense too much.

Sixers really look solid with Harden and of course Joel Embid the reigning MVP and it seems that they have a good chemistry. Even with the playoff series agains the Celtics, they have a good chance to win that.

But I do agree that that Harden's is a liability as far as defense though, and the teams are going to abuse it specially with roll and pick up, to get him to play defense. So the rest will have to do and cover for him in the switch.

[wheelz1200]

What do you think about this video of Gilbert Arena clowning on Hakeem Olajuwon for charging $50,000 for a training session?

https://x.com/thedunkcentral/status/1704169319171535226

I was a bit surprised because usually NBA players have nothing but good things to say about Hakeem and he’s the guy everyone brings in to teach their up and coming big men. I honestly thought he charged a lot more.

Dude is making a living I can't hate on him for that.  In terms of a person I've heard the same that the dude is legit.  And let's be honest he is on eof the top big the game has ever seen.  His post moves were unguardable. As a knick fan I hated him in 1994 because we had our "no jordan in the league" shot to win and he snatched it lol.  No harm there.

[batang_bitcoin]

Trying to keep Harden means that they are going to try to go for the title again this year. Could they do it? There is a possibility, the team is good enough to give it a try and normally I would say that their roster is strong enough to be able to do it.

Well, after all of the exposure of Harden of how he's treated by the management. Still at the end of the day, everything has been made well through talks and agreement. Good for him and also for the Phila but I don't know how long he's going to be there or there will be another series of stint exposure from him. But talking with the roster together with Embid and other key players, they're still one of the good teams to count on.

However, the lack of defense by Harden is a big deal and I feel like it is going to end up costing them a lot of trouble, this is why I feel like it is going to take a while for them to get a ring, they need one more player that would be good at defense and can guard the little guys as well, basically cover the difference Harden creates. Warriors has done it, Curry is not known for his defense, but Klay defended the best players and that allowed Curry to be not abused on defense too much.

They'll just have to do it and let Harden focus on his own strength and be the scoring machine. Speaking of 76ers, are they going to sign McClung or is there a news about him or did they signed him already? because I don't find such.

[OgNasty]

Dame is getting lit up on social media today after claiming he wouldn’t do what KD did while he’s literally trying to do the exact same thing KD did. I’m surprised we haven’t heard a response from Kevin Durant yet, but maybe he’s just sitting back and enjoying NBA Twitter (x) roasting a different player for dumb comments for a change.

[Reid]

What do you think about this video of Gilbert Arena clowning on Hakeem Olajuwon for charging $50,000 for a training session?

https://x.com/thedunkcentral/status/1704169319171535226

I was a bit surprised because usually NBA players have nothing but good things to say about Hakeem and he’s the guy everyone brings in to teach their up and coming big men. I honestly thought he charged a lot more.

Dude is making a living I can't hate on him for that.  In terms of a person I've heard the same that the dude is legit.  And let's be honest he is on eof the top big the game has ever seen.  His post moves were unguardable. As a knick fan I hated him in 1994 because we had our "no jordan in the league" shot to win and he snatched it lol.  No harm there.

Gilbert Arenas is trying to be cheap. That dude is a hall of famer and that's right he should be charging more but I think that's just decent, and he also considered his age, maybe.
Arenas always has something to say with everything but Hakeem has his proofs on why he should charge more, he should really watch how greatness was made by that player who became a big threat on the painted area because his shots were unblockable.

[Finestream]

What do you think about this video of Gilbert Arena clowning on Hakeem Olajuwon for charging $50,000 for a training session?

https://x.com/thedunkcentral/status/1704169319171535226

I was a bit surprised because usually NBA players have nothing but good things to say about Hakeem and he’s the guy everyone brings in to teach their up and coming big men. I honestly thought he charged a lot more.

Dude is making a living I can't hate on him for that.  In terms of a person I've heard the same that the dude is legit.  And let's be honest he is on eof the top big the game has ever seen.  His post moves were unguardable. As a knick fan I hated him in 1994 because we had our "no jordan in the league" shot to win and he snatched it lol.  No harm there.

Gilbert Arenas is trying to be cheap. That dude is a hall of famer and that's right he should be charging more but I think that's just decent, and he also considered his age, maybe.
Arenas always has something to say with everything but Hakeem has his proofs on why he should charge more, he should really watch how greatness was made by that player who became a big threat on the painted area because his shots were unblockable.

While $50,000 is a substantial sum of money, considering that Hakeem Olajuwon is a Hall of Famer, he can command a high fee for his training sessions. Moreover, it's not mandatory; those who can afford the training fee can enroll and pay that amount. There's nothing wrong with that, and if Gilbert Arenas wants to create his own training program, he has every right to do so as well for whaterver price he likes to charge.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Dame is getting lit up on social media today after claiming he wouldn’t do what KD did while he’s literally trying to do the exact same thing KD did. I’m surprised we haven’t heard a response from Kevin Durant yet, but maybe he’s just sitting back and enjoying NBA Twitter (x) roasting a different player for dumb comments for a change.

What? Are you serious right now?

You can't compare Dame to KD, not even close.
KD went from a contender and western finals participant to the best team in the league. He had a team around him that had a future and still chose to go to the team with the best record in history.

Dame on the other hand didn't reach the playoffs back to back, has no contending team and Portland also has no idea what they want to do. Of course he wants out after sticking with this shit show for 11 years.

From somebody who often comments here I wouldn't have expected such a nonsense, seriously.  

[danherbias07]

^
This is what Damian Lillard said in his interview.

Unfortunately for the Warriors, Lillard is not interested. "I respect what they've been doing over the last eight, nine years or whatever, and I'm from there, obviously. That's home. But I can't go be a part of that," Lillard said at roughly the 53-minute mark. "They won four championships. What I look like going to try to do that?"

"I'd never do nothing like that," he continued. "I'd lose every year before I go."

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/damian-lillard-would-rather-lose-every-year-than-play-for-hometown-warriors/

Well, I don't think the Golden State Warriors want him too. So much drama, unlike KD.
And GSW cannot afford another point guard in their roster because their salary cap is already filled by CP3 and Curry, if they ever take him, the luxury tax will be above the roof and I doubt the owner could afford that.
But again, I don't like that he is picking teams. Why is he forcing his way to Miami is a curious thing for me. They have Tyler Herro there as their guard and I don't think they will sacrifice their chess pieces just to get Damian and that may be the reason why this trade won't be completed. Trail Blazers know the value of a guard like Dame so they will want the best of offers as possible.

For now, he should stick with the Trail Blazers and stop doing this kind of shit show because he is just damaging his own reputation. IMO.

[OgNasty]

Dame is getting lit up on social media today after claiming he wouldn’t do what KD did while he’s literally trying to do the exact same thing KD did. I’m surprised we haven’t heard a response from Kevin Durant yet, but maybe he’s just sitting back and enjoying NBA Twitter (x) roasting a different player for dumb comments for a change.

What? Are you serious right now?

You can't compare Dame to KD, not even close.
KD went from a contender and western finals participant to the best team in the league. He had a team around him that had a future and still chose to go to the team with the best record in history.

Dame on the other hand didn't reach the playoffs back to back, has no contending team and Portland also has no idea what they want to do. Of course he wants out after sticking with this shit show for 11 years.

From somebody who often comments here I wouldn't have expected such a nonsense, seriously.  

KD joined a team that lost in the Finals the year before. Dame wants to join a team that lost in the Finals a year before. It isn’t a nonsense comment, it’s a fact. Dame really shouldn’t have anything negative to say about KD. Especially since Kevin Durant accomplished more in OKC than Dame ever did in Portland.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Dame is getting lit up on social media today after claiming he wouldn’t do what KD did while he’s literally trying to do the exact same thing KD did. I’m surprised we haven’t heard a response from Kevin Durant yet, but maybe he’s just sitting back and enjoying NBA Twitter (x) roasting a different player for dumb comments for a change.

What? Are you serious right now?

You can't compare Dame to KD, not even close.
KD went from a contender and western finals participant to the best team in the league. He had a team around him that had a future and still chose to go to the team with the best record in history.

Dame on the other hand didn't reach the playoffs back to back, has no contending team and Portland also has no idea what they want to do. Of course he wants out after sticking with this shit show for 11 years.

From somebody who often comments here I wouldn't have expected such a nonsense, seriously.  

KD joined a team that lost in the Finals the year before. Dame wants to join a team that lost in the Finals a year before. It isn’t a nonsense comment, it’s a fact. Dame really shouldn’t have anything negative to say about KD. Especially since Kevin Durant accomplished more in OKC than Dame ever did in Portland.

Oh wow, you still think you are right.
U must be a cupcake fan then. Tell me 1 all nba caliber player that Lillard played with please! LeMarcus Aldridge, lol.
Now tell me who Durant played with please! Yeah that’s right!
Nonsense at its best. It’s like saying Ben Simmons and Kyrie are the same, hahaha.

Anyway, keep supporting KD, he needs fans like you.

PS: KD joined a stacked Warriors team with multiple Allstars and an all time record 73:9 wins. Lillard want to go to a team that had a 44:38 record, hahaha. 29 losses more than the Warriors. But they are the same apparently.

[xLays]

Oh wow, you still think you are right.
U must be a cupcake fan then. Tell me 1 all nba caliber player that Lillard played with please! LeMarcus Aldridge, lol.
Now tell me who Durant played with please! Yeah that’s right!
Nonsense at its best. It’s like saying Ben Simmons and Kyrie are the same, hahaha.

Anyway, keep supporting KD, he needs fans like you.

PS: KD joined a stacked Warriors team with multiple Allstars and an all time record 73:9 wins. Lillard want to go to a team that had a 44:38 record, hahaha. 29 losses more than the Warriors. But they are the same apparently.

Looks like you're a big hater of KD. And you have the point but regardless with the teamates KD is way better than Dame let's say on a 1v1. Even in the current situation both not in their prime I still gonna pick KD over Dame. If you disagree with this ama say you're not really watching NBA.

KD is way better in all aspect against Dame. Ama all in KD against Dame.

[Hypnosis00]

Oh wow, you still think you are right.
U must be a cupcake fan then. Tell me 1 all nba caliber player that Lillard played with please! LeMarcus Aldridge, lol.
Now tell me who Durant played with please! Yeah that’s right!
Nonsense at its best. It’s like saying Ben Simmons and Kyrie are the same, hahaha.

Anyway, keep supporting KD, he needs fans like you.

PS: KD joined a stacked Warriors team with multiple Allstars and an all time record 73:9 wins. Lillard want to go to a team that had a 44:38 record, hahaha. 29 losses more than the Warriors. But they are the same apparently.

Looks like you're a big hater of KD. And you have the point but regardless with the teamates KD is way better than Dame let's say on a 1v1. Even in the current situation both not in their prime I still gonna pick KD over Dame. If you disagree with this ama say you're not really watching NBA.

KD is way better in all aspect against Dame. Ama all in KD against Dame.

It's undeniable that KD has won multiple championships, been a scoring champion, and earned the title of Finals MVP. I'm uncertain if Lillard will be able to achieve at least one of those feats. He may appear exceptional because he's the primary figure on his team, similar to Westbrook's situation when he was traded to another team, where he faced numerous challenges. KD, on the other hand, consistently elevated his teams. This is my personal opinion as well. As fans, we may have biases, but it's essential to consider the achievements.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Oh wow, you still think you are right.
U must be a cupcake fan then. Tell me 1 all nba caliber player that Lillard played with please! LeMarcus Aldridge, lol.
Now tell me who Durant played with please! Yeah that’s right!
Nonsense at its best. It’s like saying Ben Simmons and Kyrie are the same, hahaha.

Anyway, keep supporting KD, he needs fans like you.

PS: KD joined a stacked Warriors team with multiple Allstars and an all time record 73:9 wins. Lillard want to go to a team that had a 44:38 record, hahaha. 29 losses more than the Warriors. But they are the same apparently.

Looks like you're a big hater of KD. And you have the point but regardless with the teamates KD is way better than Dame let's say on a 1v1. Even in the current situation both not in their prime I still gonna pick KD over Dame. If you disagree with this ama say you're not really watching NBA.

KD is way better in all aspect against Dame. Ama all in KD against Dame.

Haha, your post has NOTHING to do with the discussion. Nothing at all.
Of course KD is better than Dame, did I ever say something against that? That wasn't even the subject, you made it that.
Maybe you should read first what the discussion was about. You write totally unrelated stuff.

I said that OG posted absolute nonsense, saying Dame and KD are the same for wanting to go to a new team.
Dame  who is at bad team right now wants to go to a 44:38 team that isn't stacked at all, especially after a trade since they have to give up assets. KD went from a stacked conference finals team to a 73:9 even more stacked team. And these 2 situations are the same?

If you guys actually believe that I must say you have no clue about basketball at all.

I'm shaking my head for reals right now.

[Maslate]

Dame  who is at bad team right now wants to go to a 44:38 team that isn't stacked at all, especially after a trade since they have to give up assets. KD

Dame doesn't want to create a super team; he believes that by playing with the Heat, the team will improve, increasing his chances of winning his first championship. This is unlike Durant, who joined a championship team to secure a championship, similar to LeBron when he joined the Miami Heat.

But let's set that discussion aside for now, hehe. I believe we should shift our focus to the recent news.

[Pamadar]

^
This is what Damian Lillard said in his interview.

Unfortunately for the Warriors, Lillard is not interested. "I respect what they've been doing over the last eight, nine years or whatever, and I'm from there, obviously. That's home. But I can't go be a part of that," Lillard said at roughly the 53-minute mark. "They won four championships. What I look like going to try to do that?"

"I'd never do nothing like that," he continued. "I'd lose every year before I go."

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/damian-lillard-would-rather-lose-every-year-than-play-for-hometown-warriors/

Well, I don't think the Golden State Warriors want him too. So much drama, unlike KD.
And GSW cannot afford another point guard in their roster because their salary cap is already filled by CP3 and Curry, if they ever take him, the luxury tax will be above the roof and I doubt the owner could afford that.
But again, I don't like that he is picking teams. Why is he forcing his way to Miami is a curious thing for me. They have Tyler Herro there as their guard and I don't think they will sacrifice their chess pieces just to get Damian and that may be the reason why this trade won't be completed. Trail Blazers know the value of a guard like Dame so they will want the best of offers as possible.

For now, he should stick with the Trail Blazers and stop doing this kind of shit show because he is just damaging his own reputation. IMO.

Yup, better to go to work and be a pro instead of trying to push yourself out from your current team. If there's no deal that can be executed, then better to stay and play the game.

Not sure about his reason, but seems Blazers is asking for something that Heat can't provide or is not willing
to go that far just for the sake of taking him, needs to move forward and see what future will bring him
while still giving all the best for the sake of his fans and his career.

[dwyane36]

It's undeniable that KD has won multiple championships, been a scoring champion, and earned the title of Finals MVP. I'm uncertain if Lillard will be able to achieve at least one of those feats. He may appear exceptional because he's the primary figure on his team, similar to Westbrook's situation when he was traded to another team, where he faced numerous challenges. KD, on the other hand, consistently elevated his teams. This is my personal opinion as well. As fans, we may have biases, but it's essential to consider the achievements.

I doubt Durant could have gotten all those achievements if he had been on a bad team. At least, it seems to me that if he had been in Lillard's shoes, his achievements would have been about the same as Lillard's, i.e. none. Besides, his exceptionalism is a bit exaggerated because the Warriors had won championships both before he joined the team and after.

[freedomgo]

It's undeniable that KD has won multiple championships, been a scoring champion, and earned the title of Finals MVP. I'm uncertain if Lillard will be able to achieve at least one of those feats. He may appear exceptional because he's the primary figure on his team, similar to Westbrook's situation when he was traded to another team, where he faced numerous challenges. KD, on the other hand, consistently elevated his teams. This is my personal opinion as well. As fans, we may have biases, but it's essential to consider the achievements.

I doubt Durant could have gotten all those achievements if he had been on a bad team. At least, it seems to me that if he had been in Lillard's shoes, his achievements would have been about the same as Lillard's, i.e. none. Besides, his exceptionalism is a bit exaggerated because the Warriors had won championships both before he joined the team and after.

Do we really consider the Blazers a bad team? I think they also had a good run during the early years of Lillard; in fact, they were consistent in the playoffs. That Dame and CJ tandem before was very dangerous; it's just that they failed to reach the higher levels in the playoffs.

Durant led OKC to the Finals, of course, with the help of Harden and Westbrook, but they fell short against the Miami Heat, if I'm not mistaken.

All I can say is that there are a lot of good guards, but Durant, with his size and versatility, is a player you can't find many like.