![]() ![]() We can’t forget about the day that Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole during a training session. Phoenix Suns Robert Sarver was suspended for promoting a toxic work environment, as well as for his racist and misogynistic business practices, now he’s been forced to sell the team to mortgage entrepreneur Mat Ishbia. Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was suspended for having an extramarital affair with an employee of the organization. But Irving also had many bright spots this year, like the 60 points he dropped on the Magic on March 15 that reminded everyone of how good he can be when he’s focused and motivated.ĥ Udoka, Sarver, Primo A year of scandalsĪlthough Irving’s controversies deserved their own spot on the list, the rest of the NBA hasn’t been completely devoid of scandals. This latest controversy prompted a suspension from Kyrie who had to do a lot of damage control to be able to go on the court. The Brooklyn Nets point guard started the year refusing to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and getting banned from home games because of this, and he’s closing 2022 in the midst of another controversy for promoting an antisemitic film on Twitter. This year, Kyrie proved that he can be detrimental to the team with a phone in his hands. It’s been a year of ups and downs for Kyrie Irving, who continues to be a genius on the court but can’t escape controversy in his personal life. Dallas reached the Western Conference Finals last season and played a competitive series against the Warriors, but there’s doubt surrounding the lack of depth of the team and how far they can go without giving Luka some support.Ĥ The controversies Kyrie Irving’s antics His average has dropped to 32,2 points per game, from the 36 points he was averaging at the beginning of the season, and he sits below Joel Embiid at 32,5, but Luka’s name is still in the MVP conversation. Doncic is capable of dismantling any opposing coach’s game plan, and he has an innate ability to dictate the pace of the game, the only thing that was missing from his game was a bit more physicality. The quality and consistency of his performances are almost unmeasurable, especially considering that he had a 9-game streak scoring over 30 points at the beginning of the season, a feat he shares with Wilt Chamberlain as the only players who have done it in the last 50 years, not even Michael Jordan had such an accomplishment. Luka has been one of the league’s biggest stars from a young age. ![]() The Warriors were able to win the title with the help of younger pieces like Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney, and Jordan Poole that ensure that the franchise’s future remains as bright as ever.ģ Doncic is coming for the MVP Luka is playing above the rest Over the last decade, Golden State’s big three of Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Steph Curry have turned back the clock to win another title under the guidance of head coach Steve Kerr and have proven to their detractors that there’s still plenty in the tank for the best team of the last decade. ![]() This year, the Warriors dynasty got a new chapter after winning the franchise’s 4th NBA title in 8 years (2015, 2017, 2018, 2021). The future belongs to Wembanyama, but it’s all speculations that can’t overshadow what has actually happened. His impact has been such that the NBA even considered crafting a ‘black list’ of teams that might tank in order to have better odds to get Victor in the upcoming draft.Ģ The Warriors dynasty continues Golden State reached the summit once more The question is: How far can he go considering that at just 18 years old he seems to be able to do it all on the court? He averaged 36,5 points, 7,5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 blocks in those two games he played in the U.S. His North American tour in September to play with the Metropolitans 92 against the G-League Ignite was like catching a glimpse of a shooting star, something has to go wrong for Wembanyana to not be chosen as the number 1 pick in the 2023 draft. He’s been praised by stars like Steph Curry and LeBron James before even debuting in the league. Wembanyama might as well be at the top of the list for the best this year has brought us considering his impressive talent and that has raised expectations surrounding his NBA arrival. 1 An unprecedented prospect Victor Wembanyama, the unicorn Let’s look at the best moments as the year winds down. This year in the NBA has had everything: One-in-a-generation prospects, incredible comebacks, surprises, and controversy.
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