Random NBA Observations 2022 - 2023

Mandizi

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My Top 5 must-see teams this year (no particular order)

1. Lakers - Will Westbrook remain with the team the whole season? Can he co-exist with Pat Bev? Will AD stay healthy and play like the top 10 talent he is? Bron scoring record watch. Will he continue to defy Father Time and play at an elite level in his 20th season? How will Ham do in 1st season as head coach?
2. Warriors - Will they be even stronger this year with Wiseman returning and Klay two years removed from his injuries? Will Draymond continue to be a distraction and break the team chemistry?
3. Pelicans - Will Zion stay in shape and healthy (already off to a bad start with the ankle). Will Ingram and CJ figure out and accept their roles as far as player hierarchy goes?
4. Grizzlies - One word: Ja. The most explosive and exciting player in the league right now. Every game he plays, there's a potential top 5 play of the night in the making. On another note, I'm keeping my eye on Triple J. I want to see if he comes back more assertive and aggressive offensively. In order for this team to take the next step, he needs to be that consistent #2 who doesn't disappear for stretches during a game.
5. Nets - Will Ben stop making excuses and show up for this team? Will Kyrie toss his conspiracy theories to the wayside and focus on hoops first and foremost? Will KD not lose his mind and not regret going harder to get traded? Will Nash keep his job if this team underachieves again?

Honorable mentions: Philly, Atlanta, Denver, Cleveland, Boston
 

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This nikka constantly stay on some drag another nikkas name just to overcompensate. Like when he said nobody plays defense like him on the perimeter ”Since maybe Kawhi when he was playing defense“ . Like nikka Kawhi was putting 25 a game and u got the nerve down his defense when u don’t and can’t do shyt on offense:what:

Now he’s using Giannis as a shield when there is clear levels to it. That’s why he’ll never improve because all he ever does is make excuses for his shortcomings instead of actually owning it, getting in the gym and getting better…like maybe the same dude that’s he’s got in his mouth does. Giannis is a Klay Thompson level shooter compared to Ben….
 

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Final call before the season starts and if everyone stays healthy out West:
Wolves
Nuggets
Warriors (still the best team in the league imo but they're going to figure out how to make use of their stacked roster)
Clippers
Pelicans

That frontcourt with JadenMcDaniel, KAT and Gobert is actually insane for the Wolves.
I feel it'll be too close to call but if i were to put tiers (no specific order for the teams in each):

1-2 seeds: LAC / GSW
3-5 seeds: MIN / DEN / MEM
6-9 seeds: PHX / DAL / NOP / LAL

For example: I think MIN may have a MEM type reg season run and be as high as 3rd but MEM themselves should be healthy by January with JJ's return, plus DEN should still be a 50+ win team even if Jamal isn't as good as his bubble version. So i could see all 3 teams log jammed.
 

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For those who wanted LiAngelo to make the Hornets squad could get their wish...


Sneed and Cructher are typical G League players
crutcher is the worst point guard i've ever seen

and i've seen some shyt :wow: at least sneed seems like he'd be a cool gym teacher one day
 
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