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Now that we’re 20% through the regular season. What has most stood out to you? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Sportsfan369@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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The season is flying by and we have an okay sample size to make some predictions, statements, concerns or what not. As a fan, I’ve enjoyed watching as many games as I can. There are about 12-14 teams that are worth watching. The league is deep, what are your thought on the season so far?

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[–] 2020IsANightmare@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It's still November. Still way too early to make many definitive statements.

The Magic are off to a crazy hot start, right?!? They are the real deal!! Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, Dame is off to a rough start (by his standards) and could this be the start of Giannis' exit from the franchise? They have the exact same record. The Bucks likely finish 10-20 games ahead in the standings.

Anyway, a few things that have stood out:

The Thunder do seem for real. Not as a title contender, but as a pesky first-round-exit team. No one cares if you if beat Chicago. They are ass. But, beat them by double digits. No one cares if you beat Portland. They are ass. But, run them off the damn court.
Chicago just fucking sucks. I've been on this though. They aren't in the worst position in the league because they can attract free agents, but strictly talking about basketball, they are in the WORST possible situation. They have pieces that don't match. Have no young stars. Their CEILING is losing a play-in game. Yet, talented enough to not get the #1 pick. And they are too stupid to grasp the fact that they are killing any trade value their guys had/have.
The Warriors dynasty is officially done. Completely. I think everyone with a damn brain knew that already. They'll still make the play-in (if Steph plays 65-70 games.) The tricky part is what to do with Steph. He's the only thing selling tickets/TV ads in GS anymore. But, I think he has built up enough goodwill that GS fans would be happy to see him not just waste away with GS. (On a side note, the two teams I thought should go all-in on KD when Durant requested a trade from BKN were the Warriors and the Grizzlies. With GS, trade all those damn "great assets." With MEM, the Grizzlies were coming off a historically great run without Morant in the lineup. KD for Ja and whatever salary cap filler. Feel free to tell me if GS or MEM is better off now than they would have been if they made the trade for KD.)