The bleak situation LeBron James now faces in Los Angeles is virtually unprecedented for a player of his age and caliber, writes @HowardBeck https://t.co/gX7VfemMLB
Im a east coaster so i didnt see the Denver game, but holy shit what Jokic is doing this past week or so is insane. It feels like he's hit that level where when he wants to he can just dominate at will, too skilled for the defense to do anything about it
Pistons may have the worst collection of wing defenders in the league. No one can defend their man in space 1 on 1 and any attacks off the side immediately put them in rotation. Number 1 priority i think in the offseason
Warriors d looks locked in for the halfcourt. Getting back on defense and rotations looking crisp even with the young guys in. Bulls look lifeless and without direction on both ends. Wolves surviving with suboptimal players on the floor when they shouldn't be
35% on 6 attempts is totally fine as well. If he keeps that up all season I'd be ecstatic! All of those attempts are above the break, no corner threes at all, and all except 1 have been unassisted. He's gonna be fine!!
As someone who had a couple of back injuries in my mid 20s, I wonder if that's his issue. I know Dwight and Tay both looked like different players after those injuries, could Ben be having the same problem? He looks stiff out there
Watching the celtics just made me want to go, 'yep they're amazing let's move on' but trying to really focus on what's happening on the court, off ball movement, defensive communication, swinging and attacking on offense, their blend is just "chefs kiss"
I love when i take notes on a team, and then listen to the dunker spot and my notes match up with @NekiasNBA it makes me feel like I'm on the right track
Stew has been consistently great as a switch big in the pnr, and I think the shooting will improve as the year goes on. I think it's done for Hayes, he needs a need destination to try to save his career. Bey is who I thought he was. Overall you can't complain too much as a fan.
I literally love this rookie class. Jabari, Ivey, and Paulo have all been super interesting to watch so far. I'm curious to see their defense and playmaking as the year continues.
Charlotte looks rattled and isn't getting into their sets right. Trae looks cool and collected, not feeling the defense at all until Martin got on him.
Guys, the good thing about the “Chet Holmgren is too skinny” discourse is that we get to do it ALL OVER AGAIN next year with Victor Wembanyama. Aren’t you all so excited?