The Warriors looked really nice in their first pre season game against the Lakers.
And with nice I mean scary.
CP3 fit in perfectly with the splash brothers and had some nice pick'n rolls with the Warriors front court.

Also they young guys showed some really good players and especially Kuminga looked strong. I guess he worked a lot on his game this summer, he even shot several 3s.

If they build on this they can be a very good team in the west. Many youtubers already jump on the band wagon and calling them the scariest team in the west, but has yet to be seen.

Indeed this event would not happen if the organization know that its high risk place to play with their brought stars but all show some love in the game of basketball that's why they end up this successful event that they will never forget. For sure the prisoners participate on this event really enjoy this big moment of their life and got encourage that there's a life better than what currently they are on since they are been noticed by big names of this industry.

Golden State Warriors show all love at this event so for sure they will get a lot of recognition with this since I think no other team done this simple act of kindness to the person who think they are left behind on the society. Hope that game could inspire prisoner to change their life and be a better baller.

Welcome back to the NBA preseason! Time to dive back into some betting action. By the way, I'd like to get the attention of @stadus to unlock the NBA 2020-2021 betting thread so we can start sharing our picks, seeking advice from the experts, and more. Also, if it's not too much trouble, could you update the thread title? I get that you might want to show off how long it's been around (just kidding), but it would be great if we could align it with the current season. Thanks!

I was just waiting for the regular season to kick off, but since you brought it up, and if that's what the other bettors in the thread are keen on as well, then sure, I can open it up. Personally, though, I'm not too keen on betting heavily on preseason games just yet. They tend to be quite unpredictable, don't you think?

Regarding the thread title, thanks for noticing that, I'll update that as well.

No doubt, Austin Reeves was a massive surprise! If he hadn't been discovered, he might have remained the Lakers' hidden gem. What's fantastic about the Lakers right now is their arsenal of offensive weapons. Reeves has already proven himself in the playoffs and seems to thrive on the big stage. Plus, with his recent contract signing, I'm sure that will motivate him to take his game to new heights. Also, being part of the USA basketball team in the FIBA World Cup is another experience that could skyrocket his confidence. So, I can only expect him to deliver some outstanding performances this season.

The Lakers' roster is looking exciting, but do you think they have what it takes to secure a championship this year?

Ben Simmons was sidelined for a while in the conversation, but it's a relief that he's made a comeback. Nevertheless, it's important to remember that it's still early to draw any firm conclusions since this is just the preseason, not the actual competition. Nonetheless, it's encouraging news. Simmons is now part of a team that doesn't have a dominant superstar, which means they can collaborate effectively as a unit. In this environment, he might have the opportunity to further develop his skills, and there's less pressure on him because the team isn't currently viewed as a playoff contender.



The Warriors have a pleasant surprise in store thanks to their excellent player development program. Jonathan Kuminga already possesses considerable talent, and if his height and athleticism are harnessed effectively, he could potentially become a superstar for this team in the future. It's important to consider this possibility, especially as the members of the team's 'big three' are not getting any younger.

Their bench players are also reliable and they are gonna make some good contributions to the team throughout the season if they stay to play that way like they did in the last minutes of the game to win the game. This is a good start for the Lakers since they don't have a good opening preseason game when they always lose and cannot find the right rhythms for their player to sync with one another in the beginning but this time they practice and build up chemistry works and also they have less stress since they get rid of Westbrook last season.

That highlight of Victor flexing on Chet went viral on the internet last night. It even got a Twitter response from Chet who called Victor’s unstoppable move the head butt. His post had something like 50,000+ likes last time I saw it and I think he was right on. The league looks ready to give Victor the superstar treatment and let him get away with fouls.

I don’t know who at ESPN is doing their NBA rankings and predictions but I wish I could bet against them. After the horrible take on the Bucks upcoming season, they’re now saying that Zion Williamson is the 57th best player in the NBA. I could maybe see calling him the 20th, but 57th? If he plays in even 50 games this year he’ll likely be an MVP candidate…

There's a big "IF" on your statement, and yes I agree on that.
I still remember the time when I said that the Pelicans are the "Dark Horse" of the whole league last season. The team where no one would expect them to be at the top, and sure enough, they're at the top at some point, and even got the top spot in the West... until Zion got injured, and they've became an average team. Slowly went out in the standings, and ended up losing in the play-in tournament.

This just shows how impactful Zion is with the team. He could be at the top 10 TBH "IF" he's healthy enough to help the team. His health has been the big concern since he came into the league, and him being ranked at the 57th seems just fine for me. Of course that'll change depending on his performance this season. If he stays healthy all throughout the season, he will be a top 10 player, and a potential MVP candidate.