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Are the New Orleans Pelicans Wasting Anthony Davis and his Career?
Anthony Davis has now spent the first six seasons of his career with the New Orleans Pelicans. And throughout this time they have seen middling success at best. They have only made the playoffs twice in six years, while having arguably a top five player in the league for a long stretch of that time. Last year they managed to sweep the Portland Trailblazers and then take a game off of the warriors, but for fans, and more importantly for Anthony Davis, this isn’t enough. When you are blessed with a generational talent like Davis, Lebron James, Kevin Durant, or Steph Curry, trips to the finals are expected and at the very least competitive conference finals. Teams have to plan very carefully for this from the moment that they identify they have such a talent. Ideally they should acquire more complementary pieces through the draft, not sign ridiculously long contracts for average players, and try and identify underrated players around the league and bring them on the team. We have seen examples of this recently with Simmons, Embiid and the 76ers and with James Harden and Houston, Russell Westbrook and OKC, and Steph Curry and the warriors. These teams were, or are being, patient and didn’t make rash moves to improve the team by one or two wins if it would cost them their future chances at the championship. In the past we have seen numerous teams fail at building this way. The Cleveland Cavaliers struggled to put real talent around Lebron James in his first stint with the team. Instead they continuously acquired old players past their prime and asked the King to carry them to a ring. Then we have the Minnesota Timberwolves and their failure to build around Kevin Garnett over a huge period of time. Now one could argue that luck had a part to play in these failures, but good NBA teams build consistent teams that place themselves in the position to win one championship out of four or five attempts. Look at the Boston Celtics team from 2008 till 2012, they had five real attempts, but injuries thwarted many of them and they still walked away with two trips to the NBA finals and one championship. And now many are wondering if Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans are walking down the same path. Are they squandering the incredible potential of their young star and putting him in a position where winning a championship seems an impossibility? This video will examine this question by taking a look at their off season moves and where it places them for the upcoming season. I will also take a look at the possibility of Anthony Davis leaving the pelicans, and whether or not he could be traded next season, or even as early as this season.
Markelle Fultz will BREAK OUT for the Philadelphia 76ers!
Markelle Fultz had one of the most interesting rookie seasons of any prospect that I can remember. His injury issues with his shoulder were clouded with doubt and uncertainty. When he finally returned to the lineup he wasn't shooting threes at all, and at times he looked uncomfortable shooting at all. But in the last ten games of the season Fultz showed flashes of the brilliance that saw him drafted so highly. He was driving to the rim with ease, finishing well there, and dishing out assists to his team mates. Markelle was also the youngest player to ever record a triple double in the last game of the regular season against the Milwaukee Bucks. Fultz has reportedly been working out all summer with Drew Hanlen and has developed and reformed his jump shot. With this new tool he should become an absolute force in the eastern conference this season. And Drew Hanlen went as far to say that he could even be an All Star this season. I don't think Markelle Fultz will be an all star but I do think he will start for the 76ers and have a huge impact on the team. His ability to slash, drive, break down his defender, and hopefully shoot will provide a wonderful secondary wing option to Ben Simmons. He should have a fantastic individual season and prove all of the haters wrong.
Lebron James, the Lakers, and his Merry Band of Youth and Misfits!
Lebron James moving to the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the all time biggest free agency signings. The Lakers have a history of stars from Wilt Chamberlain to Jerry West, Magic Johnson to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and of course Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe “The Mamba Bryant.” But since Kobe’s retirement the Lakers haven’t had a star, instead relying on the excitement of the youth of D’Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram, and of course, Lonzo Ball. It was only a matter of time before a huge star was lured by the bright lights of LA and came to sunny California to ply their trade and tap into the huge entertainment market. While many speculated it would be Paul George who would eventually fill Kobe Bryant’s shows it ended up being one of the greatest players of all time, LeBron James, who pull on the purple and gold. And the Lakers made a series of other moves this summer - signing Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson, JaVale McGee and Michael Beasley to one year deals. Many have lamented these deals and dubbed them the “meme team.” In my opinion, this couldn’t be further from the truth - the Lakers aren’t in a rush, and are playing the long game when it comes to winning a championship with LeBron at the helm. This video will cover the LeBron decision, the youth of Los Angeles, why I think the “meme team” signings were good for the Lakers and the future of one of the NBA’s most storied franchises. And lets start with the biggest story of all - LeBron James in LA. The move made a lot of sense from all factors that an NBA free agent takes into consideration; money, basketball talent, lifestyle, and the ability to develop their brand. LeBron James is 33 years old and the father of three kids, it makes perfect sense that he begin to settle down in whatever location he deemed best. And it always appeared to be LA - he had a family home there for a long time, and had enrolled his son in a Los Angeles high school. It simply made sense for him to live in LA full time. But it didn’t just make sense from a personal point of view, it made sense from a basketball perspective as well. The Lakers have a bevy of young talent which includes Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Kyle Kuzma. These three young players all have the potential to develop into fantastic NBA players.
Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson are SHINING for the New York Knicks!
Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson have been dominating Summer League for the New York Knicks. The talented rookies have outplayed their opposition using their athleticism, skill, and bigger frames. But how well will they play in the regular season for the Knicks? Knox was the 9th pick in the draft this year and has already shown that he deserved to be picked this high. He has a sweet looking jumper, is incredibly athletic, and gets after it on the glass. Mitchell Robinson was taken 36th. And whilst he has struggled with his conditioning at times, he is extremely athletic and should be a presence in the paint for years to come. He has already shown so much in summer league that the Knicks signed him to a four year deal with multiple team options. This video takes a look at the two rookies, the future of the Knicks, and just how bright it really is in New York.
KAWHI LEONARD'S Future with the San Antonio Spurs!
Kawhi Leonard has had one of the strangest seasons for a superstar in recent memory. A quad injury kept him out for almost the entire season. And even after the San Antonio Spurs medical team cleared him to play, he remained out. Many speculated that the relationship between Kawhi and the Spurs had broken down. But Danny Green and other players came forward and said nothing was wrong and that Kawhi was in contact with the playing group. This all comes at a time when Kawhi only has one year left before he enters free agency. The Spurs can offer him the 'supermax' a 5 year and 219 million dollar contract extension. But this will pose many problems for their front office. Do they give it to him now as an extension? Or wait until they see how he plays this season. If they wait they run the risk of him simply leaving in free agency. For this reason we could see the Spurs explore the possibility of trading him. Teams such as the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers would simply have to listen to potential deals we could see Kawhi on a new team as early as next year. Listen to the whole video to hear my thoughts on what I think the Spurs should do.
Paul George Free Agency Preview! Going to the LA LAKERS? The HOUSTON ROCKETS?
Paul George's free agency will see him deciding between thirty teams in the NBA. Nearly every single team in the league would want Paul George on their roster. Even the Golden State Warriors have reportedly held meetings to figure out how to acquire the incredible wing. This video will cover which teams actually have a shot at Paul George and where I think he will sign. We start off with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team who George last played with. And while they are still a solid option I think that Paul will ultimately leave them. Carmelo Anthony is washed up and will drag the team down when he accepts his player option. But Westbrook is still an absolute monster, and there is still the possibility that he signs with OKC. I think the more realistic options are the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets have the insane guard duo of James Harden and Chris Paul and George would fit the pace and space system of Mike D'Antoni. The 76ers have Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, and their timeline for a championship fits perfectly with PG's age. Then there is the Los Angeles Lakers, Paul's home city and the team he grew up following, idolising Kobe Bryant. Hard to pass up. Ultimately the decision is down to George, but where do you want him to go? And why?
The Boston Celtics BEAT the Bucks and face the PHILADELPHIA 76ers!
The Boston Celtics and Brad Stevens won an incredibly impressive game seven. They beat a young Milwaukee Bucks team who had a potentially all time great player in Giannis on their side. Due to injuries to Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward many had written the Celtics off against the long bucks. But Brad Stevens and the incredible young talent of the Celtics prevailed in a game seven in the garden. Now they find themselves facing the Philadelphia 76ers. An incredibly young team who have all the talent in the world. The Celtics have beaten a team with one young star in the Bucks, but can they beat a team with two young stars in Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid? This video will serve as a series preview, where I will give my thoughts on the match ups and tactics that the teams will use to counter one another. There are a million tiny battles within the series, and it will be a fantastic one to watch, but who will win? My heart says Boston Celtics in 7 but my head says that the 76ers will take this one out in a game 6 in Philadelphia. They are simply too big and too talented for the undermanned Celtics and the nightmare match ups of Simmons and Embiid will prove to be too much for even Brad Stevens.
Al Horford, the Underrated STAR for the Boston Celtics!
Al Horford is easily one of the Boston Celtics best players, but at the same time he is underrated by some fans of the Celtics, as well as general fans around the league. Horford has developed his style of play over eleven years in the league to be one of the best 'glue' big men in the NBA. His passing, shooting, defence, and rebounding complement his fantastic leadership to make a player any team would love to have. But it just so happens that playing under Brad Stevens brings the best out of Horford, and he is perfect for Brad Stevens. This year Horford is having his best year by far and is an essential part of the Boston Celtics team that currently sits on top of the Eastern Conference. He has helped open up Kyrie Irving's game and the pick and roll between the two of them has become the driving force of the Boston Celtics offence. This video will go over just how impactful Horford has been, and exactly how and where he is contributing to the Boston Celtics! If you enjoyed the video, make sure you like and subscribe and leave a comment below on what you think of Al Horford and the Celtics.
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