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2021 NBA Predictions

🕑 Added 2020-12-22 02:13:11 +0000 UTC

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Kevin Chan

welp

Nick Elliston

Well that was short-lived. JTA back with the Dubs on a 2-way.

David Liao

I appreciate you calling it him out here. The way we categorize patterns and tying them to physical and cultural features is honestly a very human trait. It can trend towards racism for sure and a slippery slope depending on the true intentions of how we use this. I trust Alch's intentions here, cause it's describing traits within the context of professional basketball.

Jerry Heverly

Predictions; Lakers in West (Suns second); Nets in East (Bucks second). MVP, I like your idea, Booker, especially since I think the Suns will be the big surprise this year. Rookie, Haliburton, who will have the numbers and highlight reel, though Vassell will probably have a longer, better career. Warriors will be around .500, starting slow (5-13), then improving to just miss the playoffs. Pascall and Bazemore will be traded.

Jerry Heverly

Stereotyping Black Frenchmen is at least xenophobic. "It's cultural" has long been a way to sneak in racist talk.

Athletic Alchemy

Thats a good point..

Athletic Alchemy

That roll doesn't really exist anymore, unless you are elite.

Athletic Alchemy

yeah at what 6 9'! thats what puts him over the top. He is like Reddick but 6 9'

Athletic Alchemy

I feel for these small market teams that really have no choice. Orlando out here reckless too

Athletic Alchemy

Wiggins tends to show up against other stars.. I think we hang

David Liao

Not sure if the G League helps us with this, but Lin would've been a good pandemic body. I mean, the league's been doing great to keep track of Covid and preventing a spread but people will just catch it and we'll need someone to fill in. Lin would be great to fill in for a couple days if say.. Wanamaker somehow catches something

Anthony Gray

right. when dray comes back EP has to be used as a scorer in the 2nd unit as we saw from limited preseason may struggle putting the ball in the basket

Pirate Ramsay

Lmaooo!! :) His defence isn't that bad... yeah it's kinda weak. He's definitely better than Korver tho. He performed really well in several games for Miami when needed

Steven Stanley

I very much agree and playing him minutes in place of Draymond or in backup to Draymond is the ultimate set up for failure. E.P. is not a 4 and if he is asked to play the position of a 4 within the Warriors system and what they ask of the 4, there is little chance for him to use his own unique skill set to thrive.

Hg80

Modern day Kyle Korver. Can’t defend. Not saying I wouldn’t want him on the warriors right now though 😉…

Hg80

I still have faith in my man Paschall. I think the issue for him and some other rookies is that they’re essentially still in a rookie season because last season got cut short. Second is the warriors are trying to fit him into the Draymond point forward role, when he’s actually a scorer. I know the jumpshot mechanics are weird but I think EP is really a 90’s player; excellent in the midrange and at the rim. He needs to play that role instead of a robotic 3 and D player that you can get everywhere in the league these days. I think you also need to take into account his improved D and rebounding numbers.

Hg80

He traveled with the team, so that theory is crap. Unless he took his son along 🙄

Pirate Ramsay

Duncan Robinson is really special man, one of the only shooters rn that should be compared to splash brothers imo

Pelvis

Real talk the Gobert thing to me has me feelin like the mans gonna take a nosedive like whiteside. Before you know it Gobert could be a $40million dollar past expiration date Tyson Chandler

Carol Huang

I would agree, don't think he'll close games though

Stevie Ray

It will be interesting to see how KD & Kyrie respond, if Curry has a 3rd explosion and Brooklyn give up the lead after a dominating first half.

Anthony Gray

this is my biggest fear. It's my birthday too. Dubs can't get lambasted on opening night two years in a row 🙏🏾

Kevin Chan

I think we are likely to get blown out tmr. This team needs 15-20 games to gel and form chemistry

Patrick Kennedy

“Ain’t no jazz fans watching this!” 🤣

Anthony Gray

It's my birthday tomorrow. Thanks to Adam Silver and the NBA for giving me a great gift. But what will really make my day is if Steph drops 50 and the dubs get the dub tomorrow. Let's go! F Draymond for being out, lol. Get healthy soon tho.... Alc, I'm still a believer in Paschall. Eric is a dog, he's going to bring it this year.

Shi Cheng

Another great video! Can’t wait to see Warriors battle Nets tomorrow! Let’s go Warriors!

Stevie Ray

If the Warriors are able to beat Brooklyn on opening night without Dray's presence in the lineup, (rightfully so or not), a narrative's may develop about his overall value. Especially since he carries the only substantial trade-able contract that could be attached to picks to upgrade the roster. I thought this would take a month or so to develop, but with his absence against Durant and the spotlight it creates, it's an interesting chain of events which may stem from a single game.

Daniel Fries

tell us about your Paschall trades!

Teo

I heard that Dray wasn't playing because of his son's birthday...so idk if he's ACTUALLY injured. but yea we'll have to see if he's chipped up all year

Stevie Ray

Looks like you called it on Vassell in San Antonio. He would've fit perfect in a Warrior's jersey, but lets hope Wisemen makes that thought irrelevant. Be nice to see the Spurs move off LaMarcus and/or DeRozen, but with the size of their contracts, along with their on-court value, its hard to find an exchange that makes sense for either side.

Athletic Alchemy

I know you ready for tomorrow! Pacing around the living room!

Athletic Alchemy

I’ll try and keep it going

Athletic Alchemy

Haha I see the resemblance.. only I’m probably bout the same age as Dave? He my son 😀

Major Powers

a surprise 1/2 hour alc vid cures the mondays.

Connor H

This formats a good idea. Good balance having partial up for everybody and some extra sauce for the patrons

Steven Barba

bro you kinda look like David Fizdales son with that fro lmaoo. keep up the post bro never missed a video.

Edward Zeng

I think Wiseman starts tomorrow night. Y’all agree?

Steven Stanley

Wannamaker is insurance against our history being plagued by turnovers as he will take care of the ball like Livingston and Steve isn't sure about that with Nico of JP.