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January 20, 2023, 02:46:48 PM
He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

Next season, LeBron James will have his player option and no one knows if he will leave the Lakers or form a new contract with the team. I'm also not seeing him retiring in the Lakers jersey but there are things that might be the reason/s why he will stay with the Lakers until retirement.

First, LeBron's family is already settled in the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny is also studying there and is part of the school's basketball team.

Second, Bronny might enter the NBA draft next season, and Los Angeles Lakers are the only team that might push on acquiring him as LeBron is hoping to play with his son, even just for a season.

Well then, we will see it all in the off-season.
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January 20, 2023, 02:04:49 PM
How about LeBron James’ triple double last night. Amazing that he’s still able to put up such huge numbers with 0 turnovers. He’s one of only three guys to ever score 45+ over the age of 35 and he’s done it more times than the other 2 combined. He’s a medical marvel the way he’s able to perform at his age. Truly something special to watch that will be looked back on someday the way we look back at Michael Jordan’s time in the league.

I can't honestly say that I'm surprised about it despite his age because the man has been pouring so many efforts since he was drafted in the NBA and his vision is so wide that he already set-up his goals since then, that's why we are seeing him investing millions worth of dollars towards his body so that he can stay fit and healthy throughout his whole career. In fact, I've haven't heard that he suffered some serious injury in his entire career that made him waste a single season. LeBron James is truly a one of a kind in his generation and a legend in the league.

He is wise investing with his health and look what he is harvesting right now, at his current age and still has that performance which is, really
something that his fans will cherish once he has already retired his jersey.

Fans will remember him as an alpha of his generation, a prime player who dominated the game where talents are really being competes by many
names around the league.

His legacy will be remembered with prime stars like Magic,Bird and Kobe and Jordan.

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.

I can't see lebron finishing up in a Lakers uniform but who knows.  I think it really depends on what the Lakers do in terms of personnel.  No doubt he wants another Crack at a title run before this is all over.  Once he catches Kareem amd points all focus will be on that next championship.  As constructed lebron doesn't stay Lakers aren't built to win.
legendary
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January 20, 2023, 01:19:36 PM
How about LeBron James’ triple double last night. Amazing that he’s still able to put up such huge numbers with 0 turnovers. He’s one of only three guys to ever score 45+ over the age of 35 and he’s done it more times than the other 2 combined. He’s a medical marvel the way he’s able to perform at his age. Truly something special to watch that will be looked back on someday the way we look back at Michael Jordan’s time in the league.

I can't honestly say that I'm surprised about it despite his age because the man has been pouring so many efforts since he was drafted in the NBA and his vision is so wide that he already set-up his goals since then, that's why we are seeing him investing millions worth of dollars towards his body so that he can stay fit and healthy throughout his whole career. In fact, I've haven't heard that he suffered some serious injury in his entire career that made him waste a single season. LeBron James is truly a one of a kind in his generation and a legend in the league.

He is wise investing with his health and look what he is harvesting right now, at his current age and still has that performance which is, really
something that his fans will cherish once he has already retired his jersey.

Fans will remember him as an alpha of his generation, a prime player who dominated the game where talents are really being competes by many
names around the league.

His legacy will be remembered with prime stars like Magic,Bird and Kobe and Jordan.

He is wise indeed! But I'm really curious if the Los Angeles Lakers will be the end of his road and will be the team to officially retire his jersey because at the back of my mind, I'm also thinking that he might choose to retire with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where his home team is and where he get drafted. Anyway, we still have a few more years to enjoy LeBron James greatness, so let's cherish it while he's still active and hopefully he can add one more ring.
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January 20, 2023, 01:15:49 PM
How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.

Actually, Kyrie Irving doesn't need to carry the whole Nets to always win the game even without Durant. Back when the Nets are on a hot streak winning games before Durant got sidelined, it's not that Durant is always the key but their teammates are also doing a great job.

But what happened also to their other teammates? Why have they become underperforming and inconsistent since Durant got injured?

Does it mean that Kyrie as a leader and acting as the main guy doesn't have any impact now on the team?

Kyrie nearly got them the win at the end of the game. He went on a pretty crazy run to make it a 3 point game during the final plays. Not bad. Especially considering he’s not 100% healthy. The Suns showed why they went to the Finals a couple of years ago. They may not be the greatest team, but they do have depth and are capable of winning games without their best players. Surprised they haven’t traded Crowder yet though.
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January 20, 2023, 12:50:31 PM
How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.

Actually, Kyrie Irving doesn't need to carry the whole Nets to always win the game even without Durant. Back when the Nets are on a hot streak winning games before Durant got sidelined, it's not that Durant is always the key but their teammates are also doing a great job.

But what happened also to their other teammates? Why have they become underperforming and inconsistent since Durant got injured?

Does it mean that Kyrie as a leader and acting as the main guy doesn't have any impact now on the team?
legendary
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January 20, 2023, 10:49:17 AM
His 20 year run has never been copied, nobody played for 20 years straight and on 20th year still lead the league, thats just not possible, he is the only one and I am assuming he will stay as the only one for a long time.

Of course, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is unique which makes his records hard to break and there's no doubt as well that it will take some time before his deeds in the league will be replaced. But I believe that these records are meant to be broken, not just in basketball but also across other sports as well. So, someday in the future, Kareem's records won't be sitting at the #1 spot anymore but he will be remembered forever as the one who had the most records and the first basketball player to do it.
legendary
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January 20, 2023, 09:19:50 AM
How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.
Although, I have seen him trying in the last quarter of the game. Cut the lead from 20 to 5 while the Suns cannot find who will contribute in their offensive end. KD is expected to be back next month so this will be a long season for the Nets to try and win games as much as they can and keep their position in the 5th place of the Eastern Conference.
They have a game later against the Jazz, still a road game. Kyrie should stop his habit of not playing in back-to-back games. Nets badly need him.

Kyrie is like that glass cannon that needs repairing after every game. He's badly missed every game that he's not in because KD is not around, but he can't just help being absent when he wants too, and that is hurting the Nets so bad because no one is going to stand up and create something big for the team. Ben Simmons without his shooters isn't really an effective playmaker. Claxton also needs some helping hand in order to post points. They are completely paralyzed without these two superstars at their disposal, and that's a sad team to be with.
legendary
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January 20, 2023, 09:16:05 AM
How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.
Although, I have seen him trying in the last quarter of the game. Cut the lead from 20 to 5 while the Suns cannot find who will contribute in their offensive end. KD is expected to be back next month so this will be a long season for the Nets to try and win games as much as they can and keep their position in the 5th place of the Eastern Conference.
They have a game later against the Jazz, still a road game. Kyrie should stop his habit of not playing in back-to-back games. Nets badly need him.

Kyrie is not as good as Durant, there's a big difference because when Durant was the only one playing when Kyrie was out, they already started winning games and they get better when Kyrie return. Now, it's going to be a big puzzle on how they'll solve their problem, they are tanking and I don't think this will stop anytime soon, unless Durant will be able to return.

Yeah, it's a different Kyrie that we have been seeing lately, I mean he used to take over games, but now? not sure, maybe it was his team mates. They can't go like this without Durant, they have to find ways to win games with him.

And in their next game, it's against another tough team in Jazz and road games. So if suddenly he is absent again (hopefully we will know if before hand, so that it won't be a trap again). And if Kyrie can't win games with the Nets, then obviously, it's KD's team and he is the leader and alpha and Kyrie is just another player in the roster, just saying.
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January 20, 2023, 09:02:46 AM
How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.
Although, I have seen him trying in the last quarter of the game. Cut the lead from 20 to 5 while the Suns cannot find who will contribute in their offensive end. KD is expected to be back next month so this will be a long season for the Nets to try and win games as much as they can and keep their position in the 5th place of the Eastern Conference.
They have a game later against the Jazz, still a road game. Kyrie should stop his habit of not playing in back-to-back games. Nets badly need him.

Kyrie is not as good as Durant, there's a big difference because when Durant was the only one playing when Kyrie was out, they already started winning games and they get better when Kyrie return. Now, it's going to be a big puzzle on how they'll solve their problem, they are tanking and I don't think this will stop anytime soon, unless Durant will be able to return.
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January 20, 2023, 08:54:09 AM
How about the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns? That's the 4th consecutive loss of the Nets team without Kevin Durant.
I always thought it will be like the freedom for Kyrie as a lone star, take the lead and showcase how he can shoulder the team to win games.
I guess I am wrong or I expected too much from him.
Although, I have seen him trying in the last quarter of the game. Cut the lead from 20 to 5 while the Suns cannot find who will contribute in their offensive end. KD is expected to be back next month so this will be a long season for the Nets to try and win games as much as they can and keep their position in the 5th place of the Eastern Conference.
They have a game later against the Jazz, still a road game. Kyrie should stop his habit of not playing in back-to-back games. Nets badly need him.
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January 20, 2023, 08:08:45 AM
I personally say that both teams have good system just so happen that Boston outplayed the Warriors in final
quarter and manage to complete the win in OT.

True, because this is the same team that beat the Celtics and won the championship. They are even better this season as Thompson was already back, he can score with great consistency compared to his game last season when he just came back from a long rest due to injury. I would not be happy if the Lakers lose to a bad team, but this is the Celtis, the number 1 team in the East and playing at home.
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January 20, 2023, 07:48:15 AM
^^ The Warriors though has a good chance to win that game, they take the lead but Jalen Brown's 3 tied the score. Still though, they had the ball but Curry misses a desperate 3.

It's that the Warriors doesn't have enough players in the rotation in this game, Kuminga, Moody was not in the game and Kerr will have to play with just 8 players against a healthy Celtics and in their homecourt. It's not a bad lost though, again they almost steal 1 from Boston Garden, they just fell short in the OT as their legs are tired.
Not a bad loss indeed, it's actually felt like a playoffs game after watching it. The weakness of the Warriors is the offensive rebounds. Boxing out seems to be forgotten by Wiggins or he just too small for Robert Williams III. If next time they will meet a team that relies heavily on their big men, the Warriors would need someone big enough to control it.
Kuminga or Wiseman but both are injured. Whenever Looney will take his rest, the Celtics can have 2-3 second chance possessions if they miss, all thanks to Williams. Draymond could not handle them all on a small ball line up, he will need some help.

It was evident that they are getting outmuscled by Robert Williams and Big Al Horford. And the thing is both can also contribute to the offense as well. So Looney and Draymond as much as he is really good in defense and has a high boxing IQ, not enough for them to upset the Celtics.

Yes, it's like championship fever again, both doesn't want to lose, but I guess the Celtics is the better team this game.

For sure the Warriors learn a lot as a team with this loss.

Warriors knows the Celtics very well, let's just say that the Celics played better in the 4th quarter, they don't want to lose, but for sure it will be a different story if the game is played at the Warriors home court, even with the same roster.

With the huge dub fans for sure it will have a different impact and the outcome might favor the Warriors, but let's move forward
and enjoy what we witness earlier.

I personally say that both teams have good system just so happen that Boston outplayed the Warriors in final
quarter and manage to complete the win in OT.
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January 20, 2023, 07:01:16 AM
^^ The Warriors though has a good chance to win that game, they take the lead but Jalen Brown's 3 tied the score. Still though, they had the ball but Curry misses a desperate 3.

It's that the Warriors doesn't have enough players in the rotation in this game, Kuminga, Moody was not in the game and Kerr will have to play with just 8 players against a healthy Celtics and in their homecourt. It's not a bad lost though, again they almost steal 1 from Boston Garden, they just fell short in the OT as their legs are tired.
Not a bad loss indeed, it's actually felt like a playoffs game after watching it. The weakness of the Warriors is the offensive rebounds. Boxing out seems to be forgotten by Wiggins or he just too small for Robert Williams III. If next time they will meet a team that relies heavily on their big men, the Warriors would need someone big enough to control it.
Kuminga or Wiseman but both are injured. Whenever Looney will take his rest, the Celtics can have 2-3 second chance possessions if they miss, all thanks to Williams. Draymond could not handle them all on a small ball line up, he will need some help.

It was evident that they are getting outmuscled by Robert Williams and Big Al Horford. And the thing is both can also contribute to the offense as well. So Looney and Draymond as much as he is really good in defense and has a high boxing IQ, not enough for them to upset the Celtics.

Yes, it's like championship fever again, both doesn't want to lose, but I guess the Celtics is the better team this game.

For sure the Warriors learn a lot as a team with this loss.

Warriors knows the Celtics very well, let's just say that the Celics played better in the 4th quarter, they don't want to lose, but for sure it will be a different story if the game is played at the Warriors home court, even with the same roster.
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January 20, 2023, 06:30:10 AM
^^ The Warriors though has a good chance to win that game, they take the lead but Jalen Brown's 3 tied the score. Still though, they had the ball but Curry misses a desperate 3.

It's that the Warriors doesn't have enough players in the rotation in this game, Kuminga, Moody was not in the game and Kerr will have to play with just 8 players against a healthy Celtics and in their homecourt. It's not a bad lost though, again they almost steal 1 from Boston Garden, they just fell short in the OT as their legs are tired.
Not a bad loss indeed, it's actually felt like a playoffs game after watching it. The weakness of the Warriors is the offensive rebounds. Boxing out seems to be forgotten by Wiggins or he just too small for Robert Williams III. If next time they will meet a team that relies heavily on their big men, the Warriors would need someone big enough to control it.
Kuminga or Wiseman but both are injured. Whenever Looney will take his rest, the Celtics can have 2-3 second chance possessions if they miss, all thanks to Williams. Draymond could not handle them all on a small ball line up, he will need some help.

It was evident that they are getting outmuscled by Robert Williams and Big Al Horford. And the thing is both can also contribute to the offense as well. So Looney and Draymond as much as he is really good in defense and has a high boxing IQ, not enough for them to upset the Celtics.

Yes, it's like championship fever again, both doesn't want to lose, but I guess the Celtics is the better team this game.

For sure the Warriors learn a lot as a team with this loss.
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January 20, 2023, 06:17:02 AM
^^ The Warriors though has a good chance to win that game, they take the lead but Jalen Brown's 3 tied the score. Still though, they had the ball but Curry misses a desperate 3.

It's that the Warriors doesn't have enough players in the rotation in this game, Kuminga, Moody was not in the game and Kerr will have to play with just 8 players against a healthy Celtics and in their homecourt. It's not a bad lost though, again they almost steal 1 from Boston Garden, they just fell short in the OT as their legs are tired.
Not a bad loss indeed, it's actually felt like a playoffs game after watching it. The weakness of the Warriors is the offensive rebounds. Boxing out seems to be forgotten by Wiggins or he just too small for Robert Williams III. If next time they will meet a team that relies heavily on their big men, the Warriors would need someone big enough to control it.
Kuminga or Wiseman but both are injured. Whenever Looney will take his rest, the Celtics can have 2-3 second chance possessions if they miss, all thanks to Williams. Draymond could not handle them all on a small ball line up, he will need some help.
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January 20, 2023, 05:58:45 AM
^^ The Warriors though has a good chance to win that game, they take the lead but Jalen Brown's 3 tied the score. Still though, they had the ball but Curry misses a desperate 3.

It's that the Warriors doesn't have enough players in the rotation in this game, Kuminga, Moody was not in the game and Kerr will have to play with just 8 players against a healthy Celtics and in their homecourt. It's not a bad lost though, again they almost steal 1 from Boston Garden, they just fell short in the OT as their legs are tired.
The smaller line-up positioning of the Warriors which is typical of their games was something I noticed in that game. However, it is extremely risky against the younger core of the highly skilled lineup of the Celtics. In general, the Warriors were completely outrebounded and gave up too many second chances.

Steve Kerr may already have noticed it. He might be coming up with a different plan for their upcoming games, especially against the Celtics and other younger and bigger teams. Additionally, the primary objective at this time is to win games and advance to the playoffs.

I think the strategy was effective because they were leading in the 4th quarter, they just had some problems with their executions that's why the Celtics were able to have a big run to bring the game in OT. In OT, things are different because it was the Celtics who build a good early lead and the Warriors were not able to make it a close game anymore.

Still, it's a good effort by the visiting team, they could have won the game.
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January 20, 2023, 05:49:21 AM
^^ The Warriors though has a good chance to win that game, they take the lead but Jalen Brown's 3 tied the score. Still though, they had the ball but Curry misses a desperate 3.

It's that the Warriors doesn't have enough players in the rotation in this game, Kuminga, Moody was not in the game and Kerr will have to play with just 8 players against a healthy Celtics and in their homecourt. It's not a bad lost though, again they almost steal 1 from Boston Garden, they just fell short in the OT as their legs are tired.
The smaller line-up positioning of the Warriors which is typical of their games was something I noticed in that game. However, it is extremely risky against the younger core of the highly skilled lineup of the Celtics. In general, the Warriors were completely outrebounded and gave up too many second chances.

Steve Kerr may already have noticed it. He might be coming up with a different plan for their upcoming games, especially against the Celtics and other younger and bigger teams. Additionally, the primary objective at this time is to win games and advance to the playoffs.
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January 20, 2023, 04:19:42 AM
I like to think what Doncic did was shake these players on their roster. Boost them up to avoid being traded. Play harder. Be consistent. Because if they do all of those, I doubt he will request something like this again. Who knows, they might just need a little push.

I'm also thinking the same. Never seen Luka asking for a much better teammate but instead just wants them to remain consistent at all times. Even though they were able to bounce back from the Western Conference standing, unfortunately, the whole team is not consistent aside from Luka.

I posted before that if Luka will score below 25 points, the Mavericks are likely to lose that game. That was during, if I remembered correctly, around late December to early January games. Luka is a pure offensive scoring machine and that's what Mavericks have to take advantage of. His teammates should try to give him good support and the most important thing, be consistent as always.

Sooner or later though Luka will have to ask the management for a better team mate, what if he goes to the management and demand for it? They failed on KP + Luka experiment before, it could have been good, but something is off.

So they traded him, still though, looks like the players they got doesn't have that mentality, not the skills because they are good, however, it could be that they are not mentally ready. So most of the times they are just standing and watching Luka and waiting for him to throw a a pass and they will take a jumpshot.
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January 20, 2023, 04:10:55 AM
^^ The Warriors though has a good chance to win that game, they take the lead but Jalen Brown's 3 tied the score. Still though, they had the ball but Curry misses a desperate 3.

It's that the Warriors doesn't have enough players in the rotation in this game, Kuminga, Moody was not in the game and Kerr will have to play with just 8 players against a healthy Celtics and in their homecourt. It's not a bad lost though, again they almost steal 1 from Boston Garden, they just fell short in the OT as their legs are tired.
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January 20, 2023, 03:37:10 AM

It seems like the Lakers might just ride out the year with what they have as opposed to making a move.  There's a little talk about a trade with Toronto, but it seems like the focus is going to be letting Russ play out his contract and then getting Beal or Lillard in the offseason.  This is probably the best plan to be honest, but this year will be one more punt for LeBron James.  A shame because he's playing at an MVP level right now and the roster he has surrounding him either just doesn't work (Westbrook) or lacks talent.  Crazy because the amount of money that Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook are making should have been enough to give LeBron a decent team.

They should have kicked out Westbrick but surely they can not do it on bad terms with him but he is not really improving at all, while Anthony Davis is a great addition to the team his injuries are just getting worse and worse that he missed almost all crucial games that Lebron James had a great playing performance, I mean if Davis and Lebron are both in the court they would beat the Nets with a Durant and Irving on it, that is for sure, and if they can acquire Damian Lillard that will be for the best for the Lakers,

Celtics - Warriors tonight. This will be their second meet after finals last season. Warriors won that game, will this time be different? Celtics won seven in a row and stay at the top of the East, they are definitely in form. Warriors is in sixth place with 22-22. Warriors also had an awful road series this season, they won only five games out twenty two.
Jaylen Brown missed three games and is still questionable. Warriors don't have important missing player. It'll be a though match. My money is still on Celtics though.

I think Jonathan Kuminga is a key player and has a huge portion on the recent Celtics' win over the Warriors because the Warriors are not playing at home this is another thing for them especially since Jordan Poole is not used to it, but I think Jonathan Kuminga has a role with the Warriors offense and especially defense aswell, but for this game, it was a really close game until the Celtics have broadened the way and turned it into overtime, and that is the time that the Golden State Warriors can not contain a great performance anymore, that the warriors have already exploit,
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