2019 Basketball Legends: Who Will Rise to the Top?
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This year’s basketball crop is looking very strong, with many up-and-coming talents looking to make their mark on the sport. Who will be the breakout star of 2019? Time will tell, but we can’t wait to see who rises to the top!
2019 basketball legends Who Will Rise to the Top?
The 2019-2020 Season is already underway, and there are a few players that have caught everyone’s attention. Some are rookies, while others are veterans who are looking to make a comeback. Here are a few legends that you should keep your eye on this season:
Jimmy Butler
Butler is a 6-time NBA All-Star and he’s currently averaging 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 6.7 rebounds per game He’s been playing some of the best basketball of his career lately and he’s proved that he’s still one of the Top Players in the league.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Antetokounmpo is the reigning NBA MVP and he’s currently averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game He’s been dominant this season and he looks like he could be on his way to winning another MVP Award
LeBron James
James is a 3-Ime Nba champion and he’s currently averaging 25.4 points, 7.7 assists, and rebounds per game He got off to a slow start this season, but he’s slowly been getting better as the season has progressed. James is still one of the best players in the world and he always has the potential to take over any game.
2019 NBA All-Star Game
The National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star game is an annual exhibition game played by the best players from the Eastern and Western Conferences of the NBA. Since 1951, it has been held every February during the NBA’s regular season The All-Star Game was originally created to mark the halfway point of the season. It was first held in Boston in 1954, and has since been hosted by cities across the United States The game has been played in front of sell-out crowds in recent years and its popularity has made it one of the most watched events on television. This year’s game will be held on February 17, 2019, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
2019 NCAA Basketball Tournament
The 2019 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament is an ongoing single-elimination tournament of 68 NCAA Division I college basketball teams, organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), that began on March 19, 2019.
The 66-team field will be announced on Selection Sunday, which will take place on March 17. The First Four games will be played at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, from March 19 through 20. The first and second rounds will be played at sites nationwide from March 21 through 24.
The Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight rounds will be played from March 28 through 31 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky and Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., respectively. The Final Four will take place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota from April 6 through 8.
2019 NBA Draft
The 2019 NBA draft is loaded with top talent and potential future stars. With so many talented players available, it’s tough to predict who will be selected first overall. However, there are a few players who stand out above the rest and seem like they could be destined for greatness.
In recent years the NBA Draft has been dominated by guards and small forwards This year is no different, as there are several guard and small forward prospects who are expected to be taken early in the first round. Duke’s Zion Williamson is widely considered to be the best player in this year’s class, and he is expected to go first overall to the New Orleans Pelicans
Other guards and small forwards who are expected to go early in the draft include Ja Morant from Murray State R.J. Barrett from Duke, and Coby White from North Carolina All of these players have the potential to be future All-Stars and make an immediate impact on their respective teams.
Big men have become increasingly less prevalent in today’s NBA, but there are still a few talented prospects in this year’s class. Kentucky’s center, Nick Richards, is one of the best big men available and should hear his name called early on draft night. Other big men who could be taken in the first round include Bol Bol from Oregon, Goga Bitadze from Georgia, and Jaxson Hayes from Texas.
It will be fascinating to see how everything plays out on draft night. With so much talent available, it’s impossible to predict who will end up being the best player from this class. However, one thing is for sure: the future of the NBA looks bright thanks to this incoming class of rookies
2019 NBA Free Agency
July 1st is always an important day in the NBA. It’s the day that the Free agency period begins, and teams can start signing players to new contracts. This year, there are a number of big names that will be up for grabs, and it’s sure to be an eventful summer. Here are some of the biggest free agents that will be on the market.
Jimmy Butler – One of the best two-way players in the league, Butler is coming off a season in which he averaged 18.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game for the Philadelphia 76ers. He’s also a proven playoff performer, and he should have plenty of suitors this summer.
Kyrie Irving – Irving is one of the best scorers in the league, and he proved it again this past season by averaging 23.8 points per game for the Boston Celtics He’s also a solid playmaker, and he’s shown that he can perform in big moments. Irving will be one of the most sought-after free agents this summer.
Kevin Durant – Durant is one of the best players in the world, and he proved it again this past season by winning his second straight NBA Finals MVP award He’s set to become a free agent for the first time in his career, and he’ll have his pick of any team in the league. Wherever Durant decides to go, he’ll instantly make them a contender for a championship.
Kawhi Leonard – Leonard is coming off arguably the best season of his career, as he averaged 26.6 points per game while leading the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA Championship in franchise history. He’s also a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and he should have plenty of interest this summer as well.
2019 NBA Season
The 2019 NBA season is just around the corner and there is no shortage of storylines. Perhaps the biggest story is who will be the league’s next superstar. Will it be Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans? Or maybe Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies?
There are a few other players who have a chance to breakout this season. Houston Rockets guard James Harden is coming off an MVP season and will look to lead his team to the NBA Finals Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is also a contender for MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.
The Golden State Warriors are still the team to beat in the Western Conference However, they will have some stiff competition from the likes of the Denver Nuggets Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets In the Eastern Conference it will be interesting to see if any team can dethrone the reigning champion Toronto Raptors The Boston Celtics Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers will all be looking to make a run at the title this season.
It should be another exciting year in the NBA!
2019 NBA Playoffs
The 2019 NBA playoffs begin on April 13th, and there are plenty of story lines to keep an eye on. The Golden State Warriors are the defending champions, but they will have their work cut out for them if they want to repeat. The Houston Rockets and the Milwaukee Bucks are two of the teams that could give them a run for their money.
In the Eastern Conference the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors are two of the favorites to make it to the Finals. The Celtics made it to the Conference Finals last year, but they will have to get past the Raptors if they want to make it back to the NBA Finals
It should be an exciting playoffs, and it will be interesting to see who rises to the top.
2019 NBA Finals
It’s that time of year again. The time when the best of the best in the NBA go head-to-head in the ultimate battle for the Championship Title This year, the Golden State Warriors are once again favored to win it all. But, with a number of other strong teams in the mix, anything could happen. Here’s a look at some of the top contenders for the 2019 NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors
The Warriors are looking to repeat as champions and they have all the tools to do it. They’ve got a strong lineup with multiple All-Stars, including Stephen Curry Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson They also have a deep bench that can provide support when needed. If they stay healthy, they will be hard to beat.
The Houston Rockets
The Rockets had a great season last year and they’re looking to build on that success this year. With MVP candidate James Harden leading the way, they have a strong chance at making it to the Finals. They also added Chris Paul to their roster this year, which makes them even more dangerous.
The Toronto Raptors
The Raptors are another team that is looking to take things up a notch this year. They acquired Kawhi Leonard in an offseason trade and he is one of the best players in the league. With him leading the way, they have a real chance at making noise in the playoffs.
The Boston Celtics
The Celtics are always a tough team to contend with and this year is no different. They’ve got a talented roster with Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward leading the way. If they can stay healthy, they will be one of the Teams to Watch out for come playoff time.
2019 NBA Awards
The National Basketball Association (NBA) season is drawing to a close, and that means it’s time to start thinking about which players and teams will take home hardware at the end of the year.
There are a few awards that are close to locks at this point. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is the runaway favorite for Most Valuable Player while Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is a lock for the NBA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The race for defensive player of the Year is a little more wide open, but Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz and Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors look like the frontrunners. And in what could be one of the closest votes in recent memory, it’s anybody’s guess who will take home sixth man of the Year honors.
So who do you think will win each award? Cast your vote below!
2019 NBA Offseason
After an exciting 2018-2019 season, the stage is set for an eventful offseason. Several big-name stars have already declared for free agency and there are several teams with significant cap space that could make a splash in free agency In addition, the 2019 NBA Draft will feature a talented crop of prospects that could change the landscape of the league for years to come. With so much uncertainty heading into the offseason, it’s tough to predict who will rise to the top in 2019. Here are a few players and teams to keep an eye on as the offseason unfolds.