2025 NBA Season

[freedomgo]

It seems Draymond keeps whining...

You can’t really take his statement seriously, he’s good at trash talk and plays dirty. But this season I don’t think the Warriors can beat Houston anymore since they already got Durant. Remember it was Draymond who drove Durant away from the team after he helped them win 2 championships, so there’s probably still some bad blood between them.

Would love to see them meet in the playoffs, and even better if the Rockets take them out.

[Emitdama]

I’m sure a lot of you still remember Trevor Ariza, former LA Lakers player who helped them win a championship. He’s already retired now, but instead of enjoying retirement life, the guy is struggling just to pay child support. He even said no money is coming in anymore, which is kinda shocking considering he earned over $100 million during his NBA career.

People mistake how much the teams pay and how much the players take.

First of all half of that goes to tax, so if he made 100 million (I didn't check myself, I am just telling what you said) that means he actually got 50 million of that. Agents take at least 10%, so assume 10% for him (could be even more) that means 5 million is gone too, then there is personal people who work with them, PT's, cooks, and many other people too, like assistants and maids etc etc.

That takes another million at least, probably more. They have mortgage like any other person, but obviously they get mansions, so it is a million or so there. Overall, when you calculate it, you are left with 40 million.

That means, over a 10 year playing career, they make 4 million a year. And then, they are asked to make that stretch as well, so for 30-40 years, they need to live with 40 million, so that means 1 million a year, which isn't that bad, but it's far lesser than some senior developer at SF. So do not assume these guys actually make a lot. They have a tiny window where they make a lot, but then they make zero.

So overall, some workers make more than them if you compare all life earnings. Specially considering inflation. Where a player could make more than you between 2020-2030, but then they make zero, whereas you still make money at 2040-2050, and due to inflation, you make more than their life time earnings in a year or two.

[btc_angela]

It seems Draymond keeps whining, knowing he won't be winning anything anymore. He's probably the most protected player by referees in the entire history of the NBA. The kinds of actions that would earn any other player a technical foul or ejection when he does them he gets nothing. When he trash talks and argues aggressively the refs let it slide. Because he's been allowed to get away with so much, he keeps making these ridiculous statements. It's obvious he can't play basketball anymore. He should continue his career as a comedian with his podcast. That would be the best option for him at this point.

I wouldn't say he is protected by the referee, but I do agree that he keeps on whining inside and outside of the NBA. Referee is calling technicals on him in the last here or so, but for sure he won't be stopping anytime soon.

As for career outside, yeah, he is gaining momentum on his podcast, but I don't think it will be enough for him though. Maybe good because he can stay relevant once he retired. But there are a lot of good sports podcast as well. And in the upcoming season, could be their last straw to make a run on the championship again.

[tech30338]

It seems Draymond keeps whining...

You can’t really take his statement seriously, he’s good at trash talk and plays dirty. But this season I don’t think the Warriors can beat Houston anymore since they already got Durant. Remember it was Draymond who drove Durant away from the team after he helped them win 2 championships, so there’s probably still some bad blood between them.

Would love to see them meet in the playoffs, and even better if the Rockets take them out.

They would not acknowledge it, its seems that its Durant needed them lol, but now some podcaster telling they all fly to Durant place and beg to join their team, imagine asking someone to join them then after helping them win the rings 2x, they all tell lies like they don't need Durant to win its another way around, which is crazy because even with only James during the 2 championship they have Durant carry them like babies in the finals, without Durant, James get 3 straight ring because that's prime James, anyone agree.

[dwyane36]

It seems Draymond keeps whining...

You can’t really take his statement seriously, he’s good at trash talk and plays dirty. But this season I don’t think the Warriors can beat Houston anymore since they already got Durant. Remember it was Draymond who drove Durant away from the team after he helped them win 2 championships, so there’s probably still some bad blood between them.

Would love to see them meet in the playoffs, and even better if the Rockets take them out.

With desire and dedication, the Warriors can beat any team in the NBA, but if that happens, Green's contribution will be minimal. Honestly, looking at his statistics over the past few years, I don't understand why the Warriors' management signed him to a $100 million contract.

[Yaunfitda]

It seems Draymond keeps whining...

You can’t really take his statement seriously, he’s good at trash talk and plays dirty. But this season I don’t think the Warriors can beat Houston anymore since they already got Durant. Remember it was Draymond who drove Durant away from the team after he helped them win 2 championships, so there’s probably still some bad blood between them.

Would love to see them meet in the playoffs, and even better if the Rockets take them out.

With desire and dedication, the Warriors can beat any team in the NBA, but if that happens, Green's contribution will be minimal. Honestly, looking at his statistics over the past few years, I don't understand why the Warriors' management signed him to a $100 million contract.

They did that during their last championship, but perhaps they are still solid that time, with Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson and the rest of the team jiving to give them their last ring. But after that, totally different Warriors team. Maybe last season they almost pulled it off again, but Steph got injured and there's no way that they are going to win their series against the Timberwolves. And with that, another year is added to this aging veterans and there are news that Al Holford will be joining them for the upcoming season. So it might be very hard for them to repeat. Maybe they can go in the playoff, but it could be the same as they could be eliminated again in the first or second round.

[Alex077]

It seems Draymond keeps whining...

You can’t really take his statement seriously, he’s good at trash talk and plays dirty. But this season I don’t think the Warriors can beat Houston anymore since they already got Durant. Remember it was Draymond who drove Durant away from the team after he helped them win 2 championships, so there’s probably still some bad blood between them.
Would love to see them meet in the playoffs, and even better if the Rockets take them out.

With desire and dedication, the Warriors can beat any team in the NBA, but if that happens, Green's contribution will be minimal. Honestly, looking at his statistics over the past few years, I don't understand why the Warriors' management signed him to a $100 million contract.

Yeah, I kinda get your point here. Draymond’s trash talk is part of who he is, but sometimes it goes too far and hurts the team more than it helps. That whole Durant situation really left a mark — hard to just brush it off, especially now that KD is in Houston. If the Rockets and Warriors meet in the playoffs, it could easily turn into one of the spiciest series of the season.

As for the $100M contract, I also scratched my head when it happened. His numbers don’t justify it in the box score, but I guess the Warriors’ management value his defense, locker room presence, and chemistry with Steph and Klay more than just stats. Still, it’s a gamble — if Green can’t keep his emotions in check, then Houston with Durant might just expose that weakness hard.

[ultrloa]

It seems Draymond keeps whining...

You can’t really take his statement seriously, he’s good at trash talk and plays dirty. But this season I don’t think the Warriors can beat Houston anymore since they already got Durant. Remember it was Draymond who drove Durant away from the team after he helped them win 2 championships, so there’s probably still some bad blood between them.

Would love to see them meet in the playoffs, and even better if the Rockets take them out.

With desire and dedication, the Warriors can beat any team in the NBA, but if that happens, Green's contribution will be minimal. Honestly, looking at his statistics over the past few years, I don't understand why the Warriors' management signed him to a $100 million contract.

They did that during their last championship, but perhaps they are still solid that time, with Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson and the rest of the team jiving to give them their last ring. But after that, totally different Warriors team. Maybe last season they almost pulled it off again, but Steph got injured and there's no way that they are going to win their series against the Timberwolves. And with that, another year is added to this aging veterans and there are news that Al Holford will be joining them for the upcoming season. So it might be very hard for them to repeat. Maybe they can go in the playoff, but it could be the same as they could be eliminated again in the first or second round.

I  really think that the problem is their system used. Small ball team is well scouted strategy now and this is maybe the reason why they are struggling to win now that's why they keep losing with their roster they have now.

Maybe Warriors need a revamp and try to get solid center like maybe Horford since he's provably helpful for Warriors since we can't deny that he's still good then have championship experience.

But its not verified if he can sign him since I think they are struggling on current stand off happening on Kuminga's contract signing.

[Wapfika]

It seems Draymond keeps whining...

You can’t really take his statement seriously, he’s good at trash talk and plays dirty. But this season I don’t think the Warriors can beat Houston anymore since they already got Durant. Remember it was Draymond who drove Durant away from the team after he helped them win 2 championships, so there’s probably still some bad blood between them.

Would love to see them meet in the playoffs, and even better if the Rockets take them out.

With desire and dedication, the Warriors can beat any team in the NBA, but if that happens, Green's contribution will be minimal. Honestly, looking at his statistics over the past few years, I don't understand why the Warriors' management signed him to a $100 million contract.

Mainly because his presence alone is very intimidating to the opponent team star player. He is good on annoying opponents to lost focus on the game. He is also good on defense which is the key factor on why the Warriors still relevant despite having no tough defensive player on their roster.

Green age is already slowing him down. Maybe his contract value will already go downhill soon.

He is still needed in able to make the Butler-Curry tandem work.

[xzone]

It’s crazy that with John wall’s retirement Paul George is now the last man standing from the 2010 draft class. It makes it really hard to believe that LeBron James is still playing and was a member of the 2003 draft class. That guy really is in his own category. Absolutely amazing lifelong commitment to fitness.

LeBron is one of the greatest athletes in the world. Normally, basketball players his age would have retired years ago, but he's still striving to become a champion. He still has the athleticism of a 20-year-old, and his game is still incredibly high.
That's why he's one of the most respected people in the world, and it's incredible that we still watch him on the court. He's achieved more than any other basketball player

[Japinat]

LeBron is one of the greatest athletes in the world. Normally, basketball players his age would have retired years ago, but he's still striving to become a champion. He still has the athleticism of a 20-year-old, and his game is still incredibly high.
That's why he's one of the most respected people in the world, and it's incredible that we still watch him on the court. He's achieved more than any other basketball player

He hasn’t had a serious injury, that’s why he’s still active now and still leading his team. Other players weren’t as lucky, like John Wall, after being sidelined for a season he was never the same again. The only one I can remember who bounced back strong was Paul George, he even landed a good contract after the serious injury he suffered.

Injuries kill careers, just look at Derrick Rose if you still remember. So let’s just hope LeBron stays healthy so he can play more seasons.

[AbuBhakar]

It’s crazy that with John wall’s retirement Paul George is now the last man standing from the 2010 draft class. It makes it really hard to believe that LeBron James is still playing and was a member of the 2003 draft class. That guy really is in his own category. Absolutely amazing lifelong commitment to fitness.

LeBron is one of the greatest athletes in the world. Normally, basketball players his age would have retired years ago, but he's still striving to become a champion. He still has the athleticism of a 20-year-old, and his game is still incredibly high.
That's why he's one of the most respected people in the world, and it's incredible that we still watch him on the court. He's achieved more than any other basketball player

Not the greatest but one of the great athletes in the world. His physique is truly remarkable but his achievements is not the most greatest since most of his championship is a product of building super team around him.

Unlike team of GSW, Spurs, Mavs and many more that get championship through pure team work and slowly building their team by developing players to star caliber.

I’m not LBJ fan he is not the goat of NBA.

[TravelMug]

LeBron is one of the greatest athletes in the world. Normally, basketball players his age would have retired years ago, but he's still striving to become a champion. He still has the athleticism of a 20-year-old, and his game is still incredibly high.
That's why he's one of the most respected people in the world, and it's incredible that we still watch him on the court. He's achieved more than any other basketball player

He hasn’t had a serious injury, that’s why he’s still active now and still leading his team. Other players weren’t as lucky, like John Wall, after being sidelined for a season he was never the same again. The only one I can remember who bounced back strong was Paul George, he even landed a good contract after the serious injury he suffered.

Injuries kill careers, just look at Derrick Rose if you still remember. So let’s just hope LeBron stays healthy so he can play more seasons.

Lebron is investing a lot on his body, that's why up to his 20th season, he still can dunk and move like he was still in this prime. And most likely that is the reason as well, he is very careful on what he put in his body, just like the other great player in Tom Brady. So he might have a chef that personally cooks for them and then with the adjustment of sports medicine, he is healing that body with hyperbaric and red light chambers as well as cryotherapy.

@AbuBhakar - as for the discussion of the GOAT, it's very hard to compare era's to era's.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

It’s crazy that with John wall’s retirement Paul George is now the last man standing from the 2010 draft class. It makes it really hard to believe that LeBron James is still playing and was a member of the 2003 draft class. That guy really is in his own category. Absolutely amazing lifelong commitment to fitness.

LeBron is one of the greatest athletes in the world. Normally, basketball players his age would have retired years ago, but he's still striving to become a champion. He still has the athleticism of a 20-year-old, and his game is still incredibly high.
That's why he's one of the most respected people in the world, and it's incredible that we still watch him on the court. He's achieved more than any other basketball player

Not the greatest but one of the great athletes in the world. His physique is truly remarkable but his achievements is not the most greatest since most of his championship is a product of building super team around him.

Unlike team of GSW, Spurs, Mavs and many more that get championship through pure team work and slowly building their team by developing players to star caliber.

I’m not LBJ fan he is not the goat of NBA.

Let us leave the GOAT thing because everyone has their own GOAT and we should respect that, unless the NBA itself announce who is the GOAT.

For mere there are many GOAT in NBA in different ERA, unless Jordan vs LBJ vs KOBE play ball at the same time on their primes.

All I know now and even PROs Stats of LBJ is close to unbreakable with points. and the way he play at his age now is really something,
so lets enjoy the NBA while he is playing like what he had when MJ and Kobe on their retirement year.

[Maslate]

For mere there are many GOAT in NBA in different ERA, unless Jordan vs LBJ vs KOBE play ball at the same time on their primes.

There can’t be more than one GOAT, the term itself means “greatest of all time.” Right now I believe the GOAT in the NBA is Michael Jordan. If another one comes in the future, that means Jordan is replaced, not that there’s suddenly two GOATs.

[Volgastallion]

GOATs are foe eras period. Is impossible to have only one GOAT, for sure every generation is gonna claim his GOAT is better than any other GOAT and so on, but for me we have only three GOATS for real in NBA, the others are more like legendary players but not GOATS.

My three GOATS are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and Lebron James.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

For mere there are many GOAT in NBA in different ERA, unless Jordan vs LBJ vs KOBE play ball at the same time on their primes.

There can’t be more than one GOAT, the term itself means “greatest of all time.” Right now I believe the GOAT in the NBA is Michael Jordan. If another one comes in the future, that means Jordan is replaced, not that there’s suddenly two GOATs.

That is for you and not for mee or for other person, because he got 6 rings? i know someone in NBA got 11 RINGS!!
just keep you GOAT to your self! GOAT is only one but only the NBA can declare that!

GOATs are foe eras period. Is impossible to have only one GOAT, for sure every generation is gonna claim his GOAT is better than any other GOAT and so on, but for me we have only three GOATS for real in NBA, the others are more like legendary players but not GOATS.

My three GOATS are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and Lebron James.

I got 4!! i will include KOBE! they are the 4 goats of different ERA!

[OgNasty]

Here’s a touching video of D Rose being told that his jersey is being retired for the Chicago Bulls this upcoming season. They told him nobody again would ever wear his number for the Bulls unless… his son plays for the Bulls someday. A great video and shows how much this honor means to NBA players.

https://x.com/fearedbuck/status/1958559157205746138

[Fredomago]

For mere there are many GOAT in NBA in different ERA, unless Jordan vs LBJ vs KOBE play ball at the same time on their primes.

There can’t be more than one GOAT, the term itself means “greatest of all time.” Right now I believe the GOAT in the NBA is Michael Jordan. If another one comes in the future, that means Jordan is replaced, not that there’s suddenly two GOATs.

Yeah basing from the title itself, though there are different opinions about it and we as individual we can keep what we believe, as same with you, for me  personally I still believe that Jordan still remain as the Goat of this sport like you mentioned if there's a new one then the title will be handover to such athlete but so far there's none as per my opinion.

[OgNasty]

NBACentral is reporting that the Sacramento Kings are trying everything they can to trade Malik Monk to make room for Russell Westbrook on the roster. While I like the idea of Russ on the Kings, I’m not sure at this point in his career that he’s better than Malik Monk. Hopefully Sacramento isn’t adding to their long list of mistakes with this one.