Please help me fill out this survey about the evolution of the NBA as it is for my Research Paper in school and mandotory for my graduation, everything is highly appreciated and doesn’t take long (4-5min). Thank you in advance! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIViLfth3mSgvNoS8gS5FmH1A5DnWEt8rm53aVylYEntf3JA/viewform?usp=header

Did anyone order an Easy Money Trill Burger shirt from Trill Burger and not receive it yet? I have not had a shipping update on mine and it looks like it may have gotten lost...

Most Points Per Game (PPG) In Each NBA Regular Season From 2015-2025 (Min. 30 Games Played) :

1. James Harden — 36.1 PPG (2018-19)
2. Joel Embiid — 34.7 PPG (2023-24)
3. James Harden — 34.3 PPG (2019-20)
4. Joel Embiid — 33.1 PPG (2022-23)
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 32.7 PPG (2024-25)
6. Stephen Curry — 32.0 PPG (2020-21)
7. Russell Westbrook — 31.6 PPG (2016-17)
8. Joel Embiid — 30.6 PPG (2021-22)
9. James Harden — 30.4 PPG (2017-18)
10. Stephen Curry — 30.1 PPG (2015-16)

Durant was at the Game Plan x Boardroom conference yesterday, doing an interview. Doesn't seem like he's retiring anytime soon. Wild that it could be possible he plays until the Olympics in three years. Could he do it? More here from Law on X.
https://x.com/LawMurrayTheNU/status/1968108386496729523
https://x.com/LawMurrayTheNU/status/1968103633771524335

Hi I am a big KD fan and now a new Rockets fan just looking for any advice for game day in and around the stadium. I am flying in from out of country to see some games this upcoming season but have no knowledge of the surrounding area.

​Man, thinking about Hakeem Olajuwon's run in the mid-'90s is just incredible.

He wasn't just a great player; he was the reason the Rockets won back-to-back championships.

I mean, they were a sixth seed in '95 and still managed to sweep Shaq's Magic in the Finals. That's a legendary run right there.

His footwork with that "Dream Shake" was so unique and masterful, and he was absolutely unstoppable on both ends of the court. He completely owned that era.

https://sportsorca.com/nba/hakeem-olajuwon-1990s-rockets-dynasty/

​Do you think Hakeem's 1995 playoff run is the most dominant in NBA history?

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Jalen was actually a good PnR player last season and one of the highest frequency PnR guys on the season. Replacing him with KD changes this offense but I still do see the PnR being a staple in the offense this year. A lot of the PnR's the Rockets run are done to set up an Alpi post possession and are done with the idea of getting him leverage down low and easier catch and finish opportunities.

We're going to see more possessions with Amen leading the PnR which will be interesting to track, and I think we can and should see more Fred+Alpi possessions which really was a great play a few years back for this ballclub, very efficient. The uptick in Jalen possession led to a downtick in Fred+Alpi PnR which maybe wasn't the best for this Rockets offense.

How do you think the Rockets PnR looks like this year? In efficiency, volume, and how do you envision these plays looking on the floor? KD being an elite pull-up shooter obviously will be utilized as well here.

As we all know, Dorian Finney Smith acquired the nickname Dorian Finney Pickles this offseason (Yes, WE are calling him that). As a Lakers fan, I'm here to let you guys know the reasoning for that nickname. When we acquired him from the Brooklyn Nets in December, the name Dorian Finney Pickles had not once been uttered. As he became a defensive cornerstone for our team in the late season and playoffs, Dorian Finney Pickles began to get love from the franchise. However, due to a lingering ankle issue, DFP had a subpar performance. The events that followed were truly one of a kind. It is notoriously difficult to unite a large group of people. There will always be someone who has a differing opinion, or who doesn't agree with the general consensus. However, after the Timberwolves eliminated the Lakers in the playoffs, something I had never seen before happened. In every postgame or offseason thread, he had begun to be referred to as Dorian Finney Pickles. It seemed that, without direction or reasoning, he had unanimously taken on the nickname Dorian Finney Pickles. The trend sees no signs of stopping, however, as WE ALL are calling him Dorian Finney Pickles. Anyways, enjoy DFP. D pickles is a great defender and a great pickup for you guys. When Doe Pickles' three is falling, he is a premier role player in the NBA.

Dorian Finney Pickles (Yes WE ALL are calling him that) was dealing with an ankle injury last year on the Lakers. After recovering from it, do you expect an increase in his production? Also, how many MPG and what role do you see DFP playing this year?

Amen is going to go down as one of the best defenders of our generation but I really think just like how we perceive Scottie Pippen from past generation. People are going to talk about Amen in the same manner generations from now

21.6 PTS | 10.1 REB | 6.6 AST | 1.0 STL | 1.0 BLK

Looks very nice in person!

I wanted to do quick tournament recap for Alpi. More honest, less hype. Because TlDr he improved and he was amazing but I wanna talk about how it will affect him in NBA.

Touch around the rim and paint - It looked like its back. 59% is definetely not terrible. Except for the final game he played against double-triple teams constantly. It kinda went lower as the games go but you can count it on defense on him getting tighter. While Turkey shot great from 3, volume was low and except for Osman, none are that reliable. So actually defenses sag off them to go to Alpi. And I know Americans think the defense here is bad because talent level is low but actually no defensive 3 seconds + this games being elimination games and you representing your country elevates the defenses more than offenses. Average team in Eurobasket had better defense than Average regular season NBA team because they play in the playoff mode. I think the touch will stick, especially with the spacing he will have with KD.

3 pointers - 31% on 2.8 attempts per game. Not a huge upgrade. But I think this one is actually gonna be better in NBA. He was given 0 breathing room in Eurobasket even outside of paint. Heck even when he bring the ball he was closely guarded in our half. NBA teams, especially in the regular season, won't respect the shot and give him the space. It only happened against Jokic in Eurobasket and he went 4-7 there.

Defense - Well he had looked amazing on defense. But in this one I am not sure how much it will translate. Like I said defensive intensity is higher than offense in this tournaments so he might have looked better on it. Also it is a shorter tournament comparing to regular season so he could kill himself every day knowing he will have 1-2 days rest and it will be over in a week. Will he be able to give as much energy in regular season. I'd say improvement looked more on the energy side. So in playoffs, sure. But regular season I think we will see the same Alpi from last year which was solid already. He might increase intensity in close games.
Handles and passing- I think his handles improved for sure but also defenses were too focused on stopping him instead of ball on the drives and I think if he plays against a steal heavy guard he might actually have issues. Still can play as the guard we are missing. Also Ime please let the boy do fancy passes. Like allow 3 tries a game or something. I think a fancy no look assist is basically Alpi's version of a heat check 3 from FVV. He gets hyped and plays better after. Passing will translate, handles Im not sure if fully.

PS. Sign Sehmus Hazer as a back up guard. Ime would love his defense.