The Official 2024/25 NBA Week One Thread

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Tbh I think there's more to the Haliburton struggles than just New York's D.

I watched some of their opener against the Pistons live, and he was only attempting step back threes. Same thing today, he's not getting into the paint or distributing. Dunno whether it's physical or mental, but he's playing a completely different game compared to 12 months ago.

Lazy/unfit most likely

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Lazy/unfit most likely

I really don't think it's laziness.

Much more likely to be psychological, pertaining to the injuries he had last season. Doesn't look confident in his ability to absorb contact, navigate the paint, jump off one leg, etc. To the naked eye looks to be playing conservatively.

I'm only basing this off their two games this season, and some residual memories from the latter part of last season. It could just be confidence. If they rest him a few games, it's physical. If they let him play through it, probably just mental.

 

[The King!]

Bucks are old

 

[apollo_creed]

Love myself some good ol’ impartial officiating.

Nothing better than going in nice and dry either. Makes it all the more appreciable.

 

[peternorth]

I really don't think it's laziness.

Much more likely to be psychological, pertaining to the injuries he had last season. Doesn't look confident in his ability to absorb contact, navigate the paint, jump off one leg, etc. To the naked eye looks to be playing conservatively.

I'm only basing this off their two games this season, and some residual memories from the latter part of last season. It could just be confidence. If they rest him a few games, it's physical. If they let him play through it, probably just mental.

I think it's his voice

 

[peternorth]

Listened to a podcast that mentioned Tatums hot start (first game). He's playing with a chip on his shoulder, thanks to steve kerr and other factors. Listed a number of 26 year old who have excelled in the league at that age, winning chips, MVPs, scoring titles. Those included Dirk, Duncan, Kobe, Magic, Jordan. Tatums age? 26.

 

[FreoRicci]

Amazing how Embiid needs rest for back to backs, yet absolutely demolishes Simmons.

Wants to play in the Olympics but isn’t fit for Day 1? These contracts need to be based on games played. Disgustingly bad

 

[jod23]

Very hard to find but I did find the quote when they found out his shoes were being made by child slaves



After this they found out MJ did infact go to China and see how the shoes were being made which is why he gave such a response

In any sense he isnt out on his own because he didnt play for long enough. Losing a few years of his career to suspension for match fixing takes him out of the discussion really

So what you're saying is that Jordan flies out to China to ensure his shoes are being made by child slaves and he was unfortunately suspended for match fixing??

 

[jod23]

No one can ever take you seriously after that

Ok probably more 2-5 range.

I'm actually not convinced LeBron is the second best player of all time. What is it 4 championships in 21 years?

Magic won more in 12 years than LeBron has in 21. Kareem has two more MVP's and two more Championships than LeBron and Kareem also has a near flawless Collegiate and High School career.

Those two in particular are the arguments for me. But LeBron probably at worst is in the 4 spot.

 

[Iceman!]

Amazing how Embiid needs rest for back to backs, yet absolutely demolishes Simmons.

Wants to play in the Olympics but isn’t fit for Day 1? These contracts need to be based on games played. Disgustingly bad

I am not too sure what your point is here, he is injured? Not exactly sure if it was during the Olympics or during pre season but he isn't fit. It is bloody hard being 7 ft tall and the best part of 300 pounds while having a huge offensive load and also being one of the best defenders in the league.

It isn't like he is just deciding he CBF playing, he literally HAS to manage his body.

 

[fidstar]

I vote that the Warriors should get to play Utah and Portland for 82 games every season.

 

[fidstar]

Pods is +59 in 49 minutes to start the season. Seems sustainable.

 

[fidstar]

 

[DT_35]

Ok probably more 2-5 range.

I'm actually not convinced LeBron is the second best player of all time. What is it 4 championships in 21 years?

Magic won more in 12 years than LeBron has in 21. Kareem has two more MVP's and two more Championships than LeBron and Kareem also has a near flawless Collegiate and High School career.

Those two in particular are the arguments for me. But LeBron probably at worst is in the 4 spot.

There was like 20 team in the 80’s lol not really a level playing field?

 

[Son of Skeletor]

I vote that the Warriors should get to play Utah and Portland for 82 games every season.

I dunno, we played Portland yesterday. Scored 37 points in the first half. Must be a tough defensive team.

Wouldn't be surprised if the NBA was burning the tapes of that game as we speak.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Westbrick shooting 12 percent from the field to start his career at Denver....

 

[Nicho50]

Nuggets lose again

 

[NSWCROW]

Well i'm glad we jagged a title

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Nuggets lose again

Really missing KCP when Norman Powell is going of for 41 points. He was bit of a glue guy for them

 

[burge13]

Why did they extend AG to so much money when they have such a high payroll. Expensive 4th option...

MPJ needs to do better, hes thieved a max tbh

Joker won't win another title which is a shame

 

[Nicho50]

Boston only just going to beat Detroit.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Why did they extend AG to so much money when they have such a high payroll. Expensive 4th option...

MPJ needs to do better, hes thieved a max tbh

Joker won't win another title which is a shame

AG is a defender primarily for sure. He does his role well. Its MPJ who is the problem in that starting side. Too much money on a guy whose only playing a middling role. Id move him on but then nobody will actually want him. They probably have to stick with it and then waive him in 2026/27 for his 12 mill buyout.

If they can move MPJ on by some freak of nature (maybe Detroit, Portland or Toronto take the salary dump deal ) then that would be best case scenario for the,