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Agree. These guys aren't considered as superstars back then so still it's not appropriate to say that Golden State Warriors is destroying the NBA today because of they acquired DeMarcus Cousins.

The success they are experiencing are fruit of their efforts and not because they are superstar when they entered NBA. Steph Curry witnessed how his team just easily got beaten easily by other team during his early years. Then Klay came, Draymond came but still struggling. And what happened next is history. Others didn't expect that these players will become strong later on and will take Warriors on top. Their chemistry really blend with each other perfectly and we see the result of it.

Yeah but that really didnt came from pulling star players.
Curry was not a star before, they just enhanced him and also from his hard work.
Green is not a star also. Just experience made him so good at play making and also a good team that listens to him.
Iguodala was a star. Yes during the Philadelphia years. But when Golden State took him he was already at his weaker game.
Klay? Not a star.

We just saw that they became a star because of their championship games. But this dudes are playing using the playbook and a good chemistry. I wont say they are superstars actually. They are more like the Pistons before with Wallace's, Billups, Hamilton and Prince.
These guys were not stars either. Just doing defense.

DeMarcus Cousins is no doubt a superstar. Too early to say that NBA was destroyed by Golden State Warriors. Remember that his injury is not a joke. We can just say that he is really a big help for the Warriors once we see how will he performed once he come back. I don't considered it as a gamble for the Warriors, it's an advantage on the other hand that a superstar signed for $5m even it's because of injury. $5m for 1 year is just a piece of cake for their market.

And yes, if Boogie will show good performance this upcoming season, maybe a good salary contract is waiting for him that will offered by the Warriors. But if ever, let's say that will came true, Boogie will returned again to his desire of max contract to any team and I doubt Warriors will give it to him unless he will accept what Warriors will offer and forget about max contract.

Where did you came from dude?? You are late for the news already. Lebron signed weeks ago and you just reacted now?

Hahaha. Come to think of it, 5 all star players will be playing on one team and its from the Warriors. Maybe some young teams will be destroyed if they played against them.

For me, their management is just a good strategist especially in acquiring Boogie. They gambled some of their money by getting him in a low price since he is injury. If Boogie will be good in the next season, maybe they will extend his contract.

You're late in the news. It has been many weeks ago since the announcement that Lebron signed contract with LA.

Many Kobe Bryant fans here for sure but too bad he doesn't have chance to team up with Lebron, I'm sure many fans here wants to see them play together.

This is what I think on the following teams I am really following and fan of: Lakers, Warriors and OKC.

LAKERS:
LeBron James is now on hollywood!! This is great. As we all know LeBron is the GOAT. Of course some of you might say that Jordan is still but right now for this generation, they've witnessed LeBron, and that's why they're fanning lebron. LeBron would probably the best inspiration to the young generations of Lakers and I think that those youngstars might become star players someday. But, superstars, we never know. LeBron, will lead the lakers for 4 years. Some rumors says that Kobe might get back to the business and will join LeBron. LOL! That's a complete joke. He destroyed his reputation at the first place for that. All in all I think that Lakers team might get at least 45+ wins this season.


WARRIORS:
They definitely destroyed the NBA by having boogie. LOL! This is the greatest team in the history. 5 fking superstars will start? WOW, that's so bad. How about if let's say Atlanta Hawks will face all 5 superstars that are healthy in warriors? And Schroeder and Kent is injured? That's 50+ point lead lol. NBA is now destroyed thank you Kevin and Demarcus! . Oh, take note, they are not building dynasty. It's a destroyer of the league itself . PUT WARRIORS OUT. I'm an ex-fan of warriors.


OKC:
Bye, Carmelo Anthony! Please, next is Westbrook. Westbrook is one of the player in OKC that brought darkness. What I meant in darkness is that, not great for the team. Although yes a triple double machine. But no, triple double has something behind that.  . Westbrook if you don't know, he's a ballhog and he is always tries to grab all the rebounds, and if he needs assist, he'll shout at you. I'm always watching plays and commentary vids about westbrook and I don't like him. Below 35% three and after he crossed the mid court, he'll shoot three . Too bad Paul George resign. He should've joined Bron.


NOTE: Those are just my opinion in those 3 NBA teams.

Right. Westbrook doesn't have that animosity and Durant has been saying good stuff as well to Westbrook so it looks like the old wound has healed. Maybe what he really need is someone to look at and perhaps Paul George have fill that gap.x`

Actually I have seen a lot of changes with Westbrook after the All-Star game. It seems like he became more peaceful.
Maybe Durant and him are already okay and that is why they also do high-fives in the All-Star game.

After that, I dont see him in any fight anymore even with the heat of the playoffs. Correct me if I am wrong or link me to a video of a fight of Westbrook after that.

It is a good thing. He aint bitter anymore and trying to open up to other players.

- Wow LeBron is in Los Angeles Lakers. With young players Ball, Kuzma and Ingram he will be the main player and support for them. I think that it will be fine, all of my life I love Lakers - reason Kobe Bryant and I am so happy with LBJ. -

The good thing with CP3 and Harden they both have good dribbling capabilities and knows how to past the ball well, unlike George and Westbrook which both wanted to score, Melo still have chance proving his skills if given a chance we can't deny that he still got the shooting skills and still can nail a big time shot, it's really an excited season  to watch out.

I couldn't agree more, Melo's already facing his last season/s in this generation in which there are a  lot of young talents out there who can contribute and be an asset to an NBA team. Melo already surpasses his prime and now his just trying to survive another season.

Gordon over Melo is a no question. Gordon did play well last season compare to Melo. Skill wise and attitude wise, I must say Gordon is a best fit for the Rockets. He may not be an all around shooter like "Melo"... But he did everything for the rockets and earn probably the respect.

I know this melo thing will be a question in everyone's minds until season starts but we are talking about melo here, yes he definitely doesn't deserve 27 mil but wouldn't you get a player like melo for 2.5 million a year when you just lost trevor ariza ?

I think rockets did a great move there. Also he still has some game to actually give it a change to rockets offense. They missed 27 threes in a row last season while playing against warriors, worst case melo misses some shots, best case , he prevents them from going 27 in a row. So there is really not much to lose for rockets.

Its really controversial though, but when big money is involved, everyone listens. I guess you can't blame guys opting to for money, I guess we can call it business as well, they have managers who brokered and look for the better deal for their clients. Winning is everything for most of them, but if you could enjoy the best of both worlds, (making tons of money + winning championships) then why not?

We cant really deny that Contracts would really be the main aim on most athletes or players yet as being said they do rely their living on such thing which is a common thing. Winning or not it would depend on a certain person but its not surprising for those people who do make such decisions for the sake of money not totally following on the true essence of sports. Who would be the one wont do such thing if we do already talk about millions of dollars?

Its easier to spot the chemistry between the two. It looks like Westbrook found another "Durant" in the shoes of George and Paul also likes the attitude of Westbrook that's why its a clicked between the 2. Yeah, I still do think that Paul George is still at his prime and that duo can still compete at a high level. They just needed to find the groove and once they found it, they are going to be unstoppable and Thunder games will be exciting to watch now that Melo is gone.

This is why a lot of money has been wasted to sports and they have been earning millions just for playing basketball.

If they lose the game, it's okay they have contracts but if they win the game much better. This has been why it has been one of the biggest industry and many wanted to come in to sports.

Well that's their source of living so they don't care if they want to win or just want a contract.

That might be correct.

George became the wingman of Westbrook and both do good when it comes to the offense. Looks like Westbrook found the family that he had been looking for with PG13.  
If that is the case then they might show good stats this season. I believe George is still at his peak and will be showing a better offense once the chemistry goes stronger.
With 3 more years for Steven Adams then they are almost a complete team. They just need Roberson to be back for defense and Schroder to be a good 2nd team point guard in case Westbrook's stamina gets depleted.

Got me thinking. Since they are being offered and paid good amounts right now perhaps its a easy way out for them not to stress. Gone were the days when players are really chasing for the elusive ring like Barkley or Ewing. And that is their only one goal. Unlike some players who would just wanted to play with each other, enjoy have some fun but at the end of the day, still complaining that they never got a ring during their NBA careers.

I'm starting to realize that many professional athletes don't care about winning.  They will usually decide to stay with a team because of their family,friendships, the location , or some other reason.  They are getting paid millions to play a sport I doubt they are stressing about whether or not their team will win some trophy.  Of course not all players are like this, some legends really want to build a legacy.

Correct.
You will see how much a player will bring to the game when he want that championship.
Look at how Jordan even took the Defensive player of the year.  He had nothing to prove those years and yet he still did it.
Hard work and competitiveness, all of that are actually lost in the NBA. They began to just think about the salary.

I am not saying all of them though, but mostly.