2021 NBA Predictions

welp

Kevin Chan

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

Nick Elliston

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.

David Liao

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.

Jerry Heverly

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

Athletic Alchemy

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

David Liao

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

Anthony Gray

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

Pirate Ramsay

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.

Steven Stanley

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 🙄

Hg80

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

Pirate Ramsay

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

Pelvis

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

Carol Huang

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.

Stevie Ray

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

Anthony Gray

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

Kevin Chan

“Ain’t no jazz fans watching this!” 🤣

Patrick Kennedy

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.

Anthony Gray

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

Shi Cheng

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.

Stevie Ray

tell us about your Paschall trades!

Daniel Fries

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

Teo

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.

Stevie Ray

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 😀

Athletic Alchemy

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

Major Powers

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

Connor H

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

Steven Barba

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

Edward Zeng

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.

Steven Stanley

Got get him outta there!... it’s time

Athletic Alchemy

Nah that’s not him.. he’s definitely going to learn to draw cheaper fouls tho

Athletic Alchemy

Pop is not the guy to coach a group/team of young players.

Steven Stanley

No record predictions.. but some sleeper picks and some current takes

Athletic Alchemy

Let's hope Booker doesn't learn the dirty stuff, the faking, the pleading to the refs about the rules from CP3.

Steven Stanley

🙏🏽

Athletic Alchemy

It’s a vibe

Athletic Alchemy

ayeeeeee

Pirate Ramsay

✊🏽

Athletic Alchemy

Ayy I've been waiting for this

4th season following you, third on patreon, let go alch!

tomas klappen

Right on time. Just sparked my blunt lol I don’t think you understand how much your content goes hand-in-hand 😂

Terrel Edmondson

Noti Squad 🙏🏻🐐

Selcuk Taskin