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That is because of the stats but he is not really better compared to Lebron James, this guy is just good in the regular season but choke
during the ICO. We know who is the real MVP of this team during the playoffs, it was Chris Paul, if Paul was not injured, they might be able to beat the warriors.

See? It was James who became the MVP in this era.... James Harden! Not Lebron! Perhaps Lebron will win the best puncher of the year...

I was really hoping that LeBron was going to pull through this year. But putting one no against 4 your probably going to loose. I am still pretty sure he scored more points with a broken hand!!!

We have almost the same pick although in Coach of the Year, Im also eyeing for Quin Snyder for Coach of the Year because he able to guide Utah Jazz without much big names (or even close to All-Star) and able to finished a good spot in playoffs.


No way Houston Rockets can acquired LeBron James without sacrificing one of their key players. Rockets doesn't have enough space for LeBron and for one other superstar. The only team that can managed "now" to hold LeBron James plus one or two superstars is Los Angeles Lakers.

Edit: 76ers have just created enough potential salary cap space to ink James to a max contract in free agency with the chance to be paired alongside rising stars in Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Source


Yes these 2 teams are must to watch. They are young and start from scratch. Although 76ers' Ben Simmons show less aggressive during their game against the Boston Celtics last playoffs he shows good performance throughout the season. Looks like Embiid's "Trust the Process" system are now slowly in effect.

In Boston Celtics, it's a quiet a blessing in disguised that Kyrie Irving got injured. It gives way for more playing time to Terry Rozier and able to show what he can really do. Irving returned might reduced Rozier's playing time. Well depend on Brad Stevens how will he managed to rotate it.


Yes he announced it and I watched it live. It was way back April before the playoffs started if Im not mistaken.

He is now closed in passing Wilt Chamberlain's total points and if injury will not struck him this upcoming season he will able to passed the legend. Nowitzki is currently at 31,187 pts. and Chamberlain have 31,419. Michael Jordan have 32,292 points and if Dirk will goal to passed this too, he needs another season to do it. Well record matters now before going retirement lol.

Cool. Here are my picks.

NBA Most Valuable Player
- James Harden, Houston Rockets
NBA Rookie of the Year
- Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
NBA Sixth Man Award
- Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets
NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Most Improved Player
- Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers
NBA Coach of the Year
- Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics

I am hoping to get a perfect score here.
Looks like the defensive player of the year will be a close fight since it is hard to see with all the injuries that happened with this giants.

Here's now the award finalist for 2017-2018 Season. Announcement of the winners will be tomorrow.  Who's your bet?

NBA Most Valuable Player
- Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
- James Harden, Houston Rockets
- LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA Rookie of the Year
- Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
- Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
- Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

NBA Sixth Man Award
- Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets
- Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors
- Lou Williams, LA Clippers

NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
- Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz

NBA Most Improved Player
- Clint Capela, Houston Rockets
- Spencer Dinwiddie, Brooklyn Nets
- Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers

NBA Coach of the Year
- Dwane Casey, Toronto Raptors
- Quin Snyder, Utah Jazz
- Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics

I would say each team should really have to focus on defense on paint area which i do consider this as a crucial point to make score and if other team they do know the teams flaw then its normal that they would took advantage out of it until the game ends since they do know that theres no defender. Each team should focus or patch up on their flaws or areas on where they are weak. I dont have any info if Dirk would still play this year.

And looks like they are really aiming for a good center. They are already complete there. Just lacking with the defense specially on the paint area. That must not be left blank at all times. There should be someone to substitute out there just so the other team will know there is a good defender inside for making them doubt to go in.

Is Dirk still playing this year?

Well for next season probably but 2 to 3 years, we wouldn't know. The players in the free agent market and the teams aren't making any moves yet and one trade or a few acquisitions can considerably change the way we see things. Golden state hasn't been that dominant this season if you think about it and they were within a win from losing to the rockets in the west finals. A rockets team without cp3.

I agree with you (because I am a Warrior fan ). If they will not change the current roster of the team especially the starters, they can dominate for 2-3 years maybe before a team can defeat them in the playoffs. Maybe if Lebron will go to Houston with Harden, Paul, Capela, and another all star player then there is a chance that Warriors will be defeated.

Watch out for 76ers and Celtics these season. They have a young roster but we saw that they clinched in the playoffs especially the Celtics who doesn't have Irving and Hayward and yet they reached the ECF.

I agree with you bud, this Warriors team is going to be the team to beat for at least 3 years for me. We have to give credit to the management of the Golden State Warriors for keeping their core intact and there is no much controversy going around with their players.

You said it right mate, not unless Houston will make some additional adjustment we seen that they fought good last season and almost defeat the golden state warriors, this team is also trying to give back the throne we need to remember that they also a champ back when drexler and olajuwon was there, maybe the franchise also aiming for another ring.

Well, I must say I miss them all these years. They were strugling last couple seasons and that was hard to watch.., At least they got good place at Nba Lottery which enabled them to get good pick (Dončić)

Also, Dončić is from my area so I will start following Mavs much often from now. I hope they sign some good Center and complete squad.

Golden State Warriors have the perfect team balance. No other team is able to match their line-up, which includes players such as Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. 3 out of the top 10 NBA players are from this team. Minnesota Timberwolves is a promising team, but they have miles to go before offering any meaningful challenge to the Golden State Warriors.

Surprised that someone here is interested in Dallas Mavericks. I followed this team since 2003 and always updated at some of the happenings in the squad.

As far as the latest rumor is concern, some of the names that they might get this summer is DeMarcus Cousins and DeAndre Jordan. Clint Capela is just an option because it will depend on Rockets marketing as in the first place, they really want to retain Capela. But the story will changed if Rockets will really target Paul George or LeBron James. Well let's just see the progress.

Cousins on the other hand still will not seen on action during the early phase of the season so still Mavs aren't sure if they will take the shot of this guy as part of rebuilding process. They need more young guys to fulfill their first squad. Smith Jr. able to make good stats last season as a rookie and I see he will be one of the future face of the Maveriks. On the other hand, Im hoping that Doncic will do the same or much even better.

Best support all time? I guess he could also do that. Haha. A lot of things has happened and we are just here to watch. Definitely one of the greatest players  

Ha. Nice one James!

The GOAT in this era is James... James Harden!  Look at the MVP awarding...

Ouch. So are you mean dude. Lol. He was 3 rings though, so think he is born a winner. But the league has changed a lot since Jordan and to an extent Kobe so its not really good to compare them (if that is where your whole argument is coming from). That's why he is chasing at least Kobe for the number of rings but to be fair with him, his name always comes out in the discussion for who is the GOAT in this era.

It was Kyrie who made him won with the Cavs and it was Ray who did it for him in Miami. He was born to make other player great! He made Green the best defensive player in the NBA by blocking Bron's dunk! Waahhhh! He made Steph the best shooter in the NBA! He made Kevin 2/2 MPVs in the finals! And lastly, he made MJ the GOAT!

Ooooooooh. What about the times he won? Doesn't that count? Ha!  I think you meant born to be great  He is already. Just admit