The core remains the same and the challenge is at is always will be to make the playoffs. How is this season different from any other one? Well, there a core in Demar, Rudy, Amir, Quincy, Terrence and Aaron are back for another season together. Kyle Lowry remains the starting point guard and there should be no point guard controversy. Everyone is healthy and the motto remains the same. “Pound the Rock!” When coach Casey preaches his team listens.
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Is it not a Young man's game? Trae's ice-cold All-Star snubs are getting old.
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The Lakers make a Maverick move. Acquiring superstar Luka Dončić from Dallas for one of their best ever bigs, Anthony Davis.
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A showstopper in the Lakers 'Showtime' era, Hall of Famer Michael Cooper's number 21 is forever.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard double-up in perfect time as the Milwaukee Bucks claim more NBA hardware.
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The real rookie to watch in downtown Hollywood is not playing games.
Documentary
Netflix's new 'Starting 5' documentary, co-produced by Maverick Carter, Peyton Manning and the Obama's, should stream uninterrupted on your watch-list.
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The Eastern Conference promises big, banner worthy things this year, with the most storied franchise looking to add another championship chapter.
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The Joker's deck was cut short last season, but the Nuggets, Warriors and even the Lakers could still mine gold this year.