Season 2023-2024 NBA starts this Tuesday with corona Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic is on the line and a list of contenders is topped by the new “supers”, the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks, as well as a parade of stars ranging from Slovenian Luka Doncic French prodigy Victor Vembanyamafirst absolute choice of the latest project.
It was June 12 when the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat to win the first ring in their history, a victory that bore the Serbian’s name. Nikola Jokic and from Canada Jamal Murrayvisible faces of a franchise that, having gone far from the favorites, has earned this title by becoming a real skating rink.
The new campaign begins with two games this Tuesday: Nuggets vs. Lakers, a re-release of last year’s Western Finals, and Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns.
If possible, the level of competition will increase this year, with rivals like the Suns appearing in the West. Devin Booker, Kevin Durantarrival from Bradley Beal and conclusion Chris Paul heads to the Warriors.
The Suns, whose dream of a crown is becoming an obsession, have also changed their center. He left Deandre Ayton and Jusuf Nurkic arrived from Portland in an operation that rocked the NBA’s balance sheet.
The Blazers acquired Ayton in a three-franchise deal that resulted in… Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. A new chapter for the “Ladies”, who together with the Greek will form a star duo at the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Big Three hoop together for the first time! pic.twitter.com/cZrvoD2QO7
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 20, 2023
The Bucks made sacrifices. Jrue Holidayopponent they will meet in the same Eastern Conference after he ended up in the Celtics super draft.
Everything is on the line for everyone in Boston, which lost the Finals in 2022 and found itself one game away from repeating last season’s Finals, losing in Game 7 of the series against the Heat.
TO Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Holiday and Latvian joined Kristaps Porzingis. Price? A noticeable reduction in the bench with losses such as Malcolm Brogdonbesides the owner Marcus Smartlanded with the Memphis Grizzlies.
For the Miami Heat, who surprised everyone last year by reaching the Finals, not much has changed. The team led by Erik Spoelstra will have representation from Mexico with Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the locker room under the leadership Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
As the first Mexican American drafted in the 1st round @jaquez_jr represents something greater than himself. #My people
There’s a lot more content on Jayme where that came from 👀 pic.twitter.com/cj6YyTn7Fz
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 12, 2023
Philadelphia 76ers MVP Joel Embiid They too start with maximum ambitions, but with problems at home due to uncertainty about the future. James Hardenwho very clearly expressed his desire to leave, but remains part of the group.
In the West Sun become the main threat to Nuggetsin addition to franchises, you should always consider how Warriors2022 champions, adding Chris Paul and Spaniard Ousmane Garuba to their squad under the leadership of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Jordan Poole went to Washington.
They want to move away from the performance shown in the second part of the last campaign. Los Angeles Lakersin the twenty-first NBA season LeBron James. The whole group, with Anthony Davis as a great partner to “Rey”.
It’s harder to understand the ambitions of the Los Angeles Clippers, who, given the injuries, have a very competitive roster led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Of course, the Clippers have lost stars at key points in the season in recent years.
New threats come from Texas, where Luka Doncic begins the year seeking revenge after enduring the worst season of his career in Dallas, being eliminated from the postseason.
Jason Kidd He is faced with the challenge of finding a way to fully express the duo’s potential. Doncic-Kyrie Irving and at the same time find the intensity of the defense, a huge limit observed last year.
This will also be the prodigy’s first year Vembanyamathe first overall pick of the San Antonio Spurs, who at age 19 created expectations in the NBA that had not been seen for 20 years, with LeBron as the hero.
Victor Vembanyama.
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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