The Ringer NBA Show Howard Beck Joins 'Real Ones,' Damian Lillard’s Bucks Preseason Debut, and What Wemby’s Hybrid Play Style Means for the NBA Big Man | Real Ones
Oct 16, 2023
Howard Beck joins 'Real Ones' to discuss Damian Lillard's Bucks preseason debut and the importance of chemistry with Giannis. They explore star player empowerment, Victor Wembanyama's hybrid play style, and the evolution of big men in the NBA. They also share initiation stories and discuss media dynamics in the NBA locker room.
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Preseason Is A Superficial Starting Point
- Preseason chemistry between superstars is superficial but useful as a starting point.
- Real tests come in competitive regular-season games when bumps and role conflicts appear.
Forced Trades Became The New Normal
- Superstar empowerment has evolved into frequent forced-trade scenarios over the last decade.
- That trend created pushback from front offices who feel player leverage has swung too far.
Domino Effect On Role Players
- Star-driven moves often hurt role players who signed for specific opportunities.
- When a star leaves or forces a move, the team structure and peers' prospects can collapse quickly.