The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> are going through tough times months before the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season gets underway. Their plan to help <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> could fall apart, as The Beard reportedly wants out.



The veteran guard opted into a player option this offseason, but only to get traded. Since the Sixers have failed to grant his wish so far, Harden has publicly declared he doesn’t want to work with Daryl Morey anymore.



It remains to be seen whether Harden ultimately gets what he wants, but it looks like a matter of time before he finally leaves. In the meantime, other teams seem to be monitoring Embiid’s situation.



<h2>Which teams are reportedly interested in Joel Embiid?</h2>



According to NBA insider Marc Stein, both the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks are keeping an eye on Joel Embiid in case he wants out of Philly.



“I do believe that the Knicks and Heat are among the teams monitoring the situation because they would wish to be at the front of the line if Embiid did ask out,” Stein wrote.



“Both Knicks president Leon Rose and his top aide William Wesley were at Embiid’s recent wedding and, while true that Rose and Wesley used to represent Embiid as player agents, it has been suggested that their attendance was ‘not nothing.’



“Heat star Jimmy Butler, meanwhile, remains close to Embiid in the wake of their mere six-ish months as teammates together in Philadelphia.”


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Embiid made some noise by deleting references to the city of Philadelphia in recent weeks, but he never said anything about wanting out. However, when it comes to a player’s future, nothing is certain.

Two teams keeping an eye on Joel Embiid's uncertain situation

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NBA Rumors: Two teams keeping an eye on Joel Embiid

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant</a> was one of the most influential and inspirational players, not only in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history, but in professional sports as a whole.



Even after retirement, the legendary shooting guard continued to inspire a new generation with his books and his short film. He touched so many lives on and off the court.



That includes <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> star Anthony Edwards, who recently admitted that he always dreamed of playing for Team USA because of Kobe Bryant.



<h2>Anthony Edwards Talks About Kobe’s Influence</h2>



“I just wanted to play in it because Kobe (Bryant) played in it,” Edwards said. “Because Michael Jordan played in it. Vince Carter, when he jumped over buddy, he almost punched Kevin Garnett in the face after he jumped over him.”



“Ordered Kobe 1s when Kobe was talking Spanish to Luis Scola,” Edwards continued. “And Bron was like, ‘Chill Kob.’ Those are the best players, so you gotta do what they do.”


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You can see Kobe’s influence in Edwards’ competitiveness, confidence and determination. His legacy will live on forever, even if he was taken from us way too soon.

Anthony Edwards reveals how Kobe Bryant inspired him to play for Team USA

Anthony Edwards reveals how Kobe Bryant inspired him to play for Team USA - Bolavip US

Even the smallest transaction or decision could lead to a major domino effect in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA. </a>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> sure know a thing or two about that, and we don’t mean just <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry.</a>



The Minnesota Timberwolves passed on Curry not once, but twice, taking Ricky Rubio and Johnny Flynn instead. But what if they had given the Davidson product a chance?



Even so, it seems like Richard Jefferson, not Curry, was the actual responsible for the team’s success. In the latest edition of JJ Redick’s The Old Man &amp; The Tree, the two dissected how trading Richardson paved the way for the biggest dynasty in modern NBA history.



<h2>Richard Jefferson Jokingly Takes Credit For The Warriors Dynasty</h2>



“Do you ever think about the fact that you are directly responsible for this Warriors’ dynasty because without you and that bulls**t trade to the Utah Jazz, they can’t clear cap space,” Redick started.



“Andre Iguodala likely signs with the Sacramento Kings and they potentially don’t become the Warriors that we’ve witnessed over the last eight years,” he continued.



“I feel directly responsible for their success because of everything I taught them,” Jefferson jokingly replied. “Like Steph, you should shoot more 3s; Draymond, I think defensively you could be very versatile.”



“I don’t know if it’s clairvoyance, but I was just putting confidence in them constantly and just being like, no, you guys aren’t good, you’re great,” the former NBA champion added.


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So, you have it right there, Warriors fans. Maybe you should file a petition to get Jefferson’s jersey retired, and who knows? Even a statue outside of the CHASE Center as well.

Not Steph Curry: Richard Jefferson reveals who's responsible for the Warriors dinasty

Not Steph Curry: Richard Jefferson reveals who's responsible for the Warriors dinasty - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> superstar <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> made a name for himself for his shooting but also for being down to Earth and humble. Even so, all<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> superstars must have an ego.



Recently, Curry proved that he’s not the exception to that rule, going as far as to call himself the greatest point guard of all time, and putting himself in that same category with Magic Johnson.



With that in mind, and considering all the debate that those words fueled, his trainer Brandon Payne explained why he’s the most skilled player this game has ever seen, even ahead of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend.



<h2>Steph Curry’s Trainer Says He’s The Most Skilled Ever</h2>



“He’s quite possibly the most skilled basketball player that has ever played,” Payne told Sportskeeda. “He has the combination with his skill level, his decision-making ability and his level of conditioning.”



“As his career has gone on, he has had increasing level of strength. On top of that, he happens to shoot it pretty well (laughs). He’s been a winner at a very high level, and he’s a leader,” he added.


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Curry’s workout drills are simply insane, and even some NBA players have reportedly had issues keeping up with him, so maybe his trainer has a valid point, even if he’s biased.

Trainer explians why Stephen Curry is better than Magic Johnson

Trainer explians why Stephen Curry is better than Magic Johnson - Bolavip US

For most of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>history, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend Magic Johnson has been considered the undisputed best point guard of all time. Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> is challenging that distinction.



However, Gilbert Arenas believes Magic wasn’t even a true point guard. He pointed out the fact that he played SG before the Lakers traded Norm Nixon, and he was a unique kind of player.



Per Arenas, if people were to consider Johnson a point guard, then they should also put <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> in that same category, as they’re both forwards who take the ball up the court. Should that be the case, then James should be the best PG ever, claims Arenas.



<h2>Gilbert Arenas Says LeBron James Is The Best Point Guard Ever</h2>



“If you’re going to use Magic as the best point guard, I’m going to use LeBron,” Arenas said on his show. “Now LeBron is the No. 1 point guard. They’re gonna say, ‘Oh LeBron’s not a point guard. He’s led his team in assists every f***ing year.”



“He has to be the best point guard of all time. LeBron was 2.0 of Magic. Coming into the NBA, he was Magic Johnson with Michael Jordan’s jumping ability. If you’re gonna use Magic as a point guard, you have to throw out LeBron as the greatest ever,” added Arenas.


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If you look at it that way, then he has a valid point. But then, we need to define the criteria of what a true point guard is and whether LeBron James would qualify as one.

Gilbert Arenas explains why LeBron James is the GOAT point guard

Gilbert Arenas explains why LeBron James is the GOAT point guard - Bolavip US

Basketball fans tend to compare a lot players or teams, but when the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> get involved in the conversation, things definitely become more interesting.



The Chicago Bulls legend, winner of the six <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals he played in, has made a strong case to be considered the greatest of all time – though that’s a tag others believe that belongs to LeBron James.



Steph, meanwhile, has also cemented a legacy in the league by leading the Golden State Warriors to multiple championships. Curry even called himself the best point guard of all time, but MJ seems to disagree.



<h2>What did Stephen Curry say?</h2>



“Yes. It’s me and Magic [Johnson] is that the conversation? Obviously I have to answer that way. […] So put me on my own team, Imma rep myself for sure,” Curry told Gilbert Arenas when asked if he was the best point guard of all time.



“I really feel like, to your point, Magic’s resume is ridiculous. The fact that we’re even having that conversation is a place I never thought I’d be in. But to your point, that’s why we’re having conversations because it’s fun. And it’s measuring eras against each other. That’s why people watch. That’s why people get in heated debates about it. I love it.”


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<h2>What did Michael Jordan say after Curry declared himself best PG ever?</h2>



It didn’t take long for Jordan to fire back. In his First Take TV show on ESPN, Stephen A. Smith read live a message supposedly sent by MJ in response to Curry’s comments:



“Good morning, sir. Although greatest of anything is always a debate, I beg to differ on greatest point guard of all-time…Magic Johnson is easily the best point guard of all-time. Steph Curry is very close but not in front of Magic. You must define point guard to really have a serious debate. Steph Curry is by far the best shooter of all-time…but Magic Johnson invented the triple-double…it’s a point guard stat to be honest, Magic was the best.”

Michael Jordan's blunt reaction to Stephen Curry calling himself best PG ever

NBA Rumors: Michael Jordan reacts to Stephen Curry calling himself best point guard ever - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Michael Jordan reacts to Stephen Curry calling himself best point guard ever

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> made a surprising run to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals last season, but their lack of another star besides Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo proved costly in the end. That’s why they’re keen on landing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> this offseason.



Dame did everything he could to succeed with the Portland Trail Blazers, but now it looks like he’s finally giving up. The guard reportedly made it clear he only wants to play for Miami, but his team is blocking the way out.



However, negotiations aren’t over yet, so the Heat are still optimistic they can get it done before the new season gets underway. In fact, the front office has reportedly identified two players to go after once Lillard moves to South Florida.



<h2>Which players could join the Heat apart from Lillard?</h2>



According to Greg Sylvander of Five Reasons Sports, if the Miami Heat finally land Lillard, they could go after Christian Wood and Kelly Oubre.



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“If the Heat do finally ever figure out a Dame trade…….Watch for both Christian Wood and Kelly Oubre to be on the team’s radar as possible vet minimum additions in free agency per league source.”


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While finding a way to get Lillard on board is obviously the priority, the Heat wouldn’t stop there. Both Wood and Oubre are interesting options still available in the open market.

NBA Rumors: Two players Heat would chase if they finally get Lillard

NBA Rumors: Two players Heat would chase if they get Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Two players Heat would chase if they get Damian Lillard

It’s been a tough couple of decades for the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Chicago Bulls</a>. Every time they have something going on, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Gods seem to get in their way. It must be the price to pay for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a> era.



The Bulls tried to put together a competitive squad, and the early results were quite encouraging, up to the point where they even had the best record in the Eastern Conference.



Then, Lonzo Ball’s injury ruined everything, and he will be away from the court for more than two years. That’s why the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>guard feels bad for the Bulls organization.



<h2>Lonzo Ball Feels Sorry For Bulls Management</h2>



“I feel bad just for the GMs because I feel like they made the perfect team around me,” Ball said. “And I felt like that was the most I’ve ever been involved in an organization and I finally got the perfect team that I felt could fit my game. And play my way and really just do what I wanted to do.”



“So that injury, I’m still going through it right now,” the point guard added. “That one messed me up early just because I felt like we really had a chance and never got to see what it was.”


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Of course, it’s not like there’s a lot he can do but continue working on his recovery. But at this point, some believe we might never see him set foot on an NBA court ever again.

Lonzo Ball gets brutally honest on never-ending knee issue

Lonzo Ball gets brutally honest on never-ending knee issue - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ben-simmons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ben Simmons</a>‘ <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>career has been full of ups and downs, but the downs have been way more notable, and you can ask every single <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brooklyn-nets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> fan about that.



The former first-overall pick has barely been on the court since arriving in Brooklyn, and a lot of people have already lost all faith in him as a future star of the league.



However, he’s still young and some other team could look to bring his career back from the ground. With that in mind, Bleacher Report put together a trade idea that would send him to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Toronto Raptors</a> for Pascal Siakam.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Nets Could Trade For Pascal Siakam</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“Brooklyn Nets receive: Pascal Siakam



Toronto Raptors receive: Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, 2027 first-round pick (top-eight protected, via PHI) and 2029 first-round pick (via DAL)



If the Nets legitimately have a star in Mikal Bridges—the soon-to-be 27-year-old certainly looked the part after his deadline deal to Brooklyn—then they should be looking to slot other stars around him.



They have a some solid-or-better role players in their supporting cast, but Bridges is their only player in or around the elite tier.



Making a mega-move for Pascal Siakam would change that.



The 29-year-old may not be a tier-one superstar, but he is a two-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA honoree who has been the second-best player on a world champion. While one may debate whether he or Bridges could carry an upper-half offense on their own, in tandem, they might hit most of the statistical marks expected from a first and second option.



And on defense, forget about it. They’d cover an absurd amount of ground together, and that’s before accounting for the many other stoppers Brooklyn would have on the roster, like Nic Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale.



(…)



Toronto, meanwhile, probably just needs to rip off the Band-Aid and fully embrace a rebuild already. Fred VanVleet and Nick Nurse are gone. Do the Raptors really think highly enough of their short-term outlook to pay what it could cost to keep both Siakam and O.G. Anunoby in free agency next summer?



Toronto should be looking for a way out, and this offer could suffice.”


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Truth be told, this makes sense for all parties, as the Raptors simply cannot afford to let Siakam walk away as a free agent. The Nets, on the other hand, cannot keep waiting for Simmons anymore.

NBA Rumors: Ben Simmons could be key in Pascal Siakam trade

NBA Rumors: Ben Simmons could be key in Pascal Siakam trade - Bolavip US

While the spotlight is set on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden,</a> he’s not even the biggest problem the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers </a>have right now. Their top priority should be taking care of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joel Embiid.</a>



There have been plenty of rumors and narratives about how Harden’s situation could create a domino effect that could lead them to lose Embiid as well. Some even claim that’s Daryl Morey’s endgame.



Needless to say, multiple teams would take the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> MVP in a heartbeat if he were to become available. However, a report by Marc Stein states that Embiid has not even hinted at requesting a trade right now.



<h2>Joel Embiid Hasn’t Requested A Trade</h2>



“According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, the defending MVP has not (repeat: not) asked to be traded,” wrote Timothy Rapp of Bleacher Report. “If/when that happens is when the Harden situation truly becomes a crisis for Morey and the Sixers.”



“It bears repeating that the Sixers aren’t trading Embiid unless Embiid forces them into it. Nothing close to that has happened—yet,” Rapp added.


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" title="Sixers owner gets real on the James Harden saga" publication_id="BUS#20230822#BUS#50444"></div>


Of course, we’ve also seen how quickly these kinds of things can change in this league, and Embiid is an unpredictable and smart guy, so we should keep an eye on this situation.

This is where Joel Embiid stands on requesting a trade

This is where Joel Embiid stands on requesting a trade - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> made one of the boldest moves in recent <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>history to kick off this year’s offseason. Trading away Marcus Smart to get Kristaps Porzingis was as controversial as potentially impactful.



On paper, Porzingis gives them just the kind of player they need to get over the hump. But he has a history of injuries, and Smart had been their locker room leader for quite a while now.



Add losing Grant Williams to the mix as well, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Laker</a>s great Michael Cooper believes the Celtics got a lot worse, going as far as to question Porzingis’ pedigree in the league.



<h2>Michael Cooper Puts Celtics On Blast</h2>



“The Boston Celtics take three steps back,” Cooper said on Showtime with Coop. “How do you do that? You lose Grant Williams. You f*ck around and lose Marcus Smart, your heart and soul of your team.”



“Who the hell is he? [Porzingis]” Cooper said. “The one thing I’ll say about him is that he looks like a Celtic. That guy there was a flop in Dallas, was a flop in Washington. This guy was brought over from Europe. He is probably here to be a marquee player.”


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Porzingis hasn’t even suited up, and he’s already out with plantar fascitis, and the Celtics lost a former Defensive Player of the Year to get him. This was a risky gamble and only time will tell who won this transaction.

Former Lakers star destroys Celtics and Kristaps Porzingis

Former Lakers star destroys Celtics and Kristaps Porzingis - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Austin-Reaves-profile-Age-height-college-parents-girlfriend-and-nationality-20230416-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Austin Reaves’</a> meteoric rise to stardom hasn’t stopped for months now. He established himself as the starting shooting guard for the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a>, and is now one of the young faces of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a>



Reaves’ stellar play granted him a spot in Team USA’s roster. That’s something just a handful of young stars can brag about, as notable players like Trae Young and De’Aaron Fox didn’t make the cut.



And now that he’s playing with the creme of the crop and the finest young players in the league, he’s making sure to bring some of them along with him and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> to South Beach.



<h2>Austin Reaves Hints At Recruiting Team USA Players To The Lakers</h2>



“It honestly hasn’t set in really yet,” Reaves told The Athletic of his newly-found fame. “I’m a very low-maintenance person. I like to hang out with my family, golf a lot. But to be in a different country and, you know, I was with my family and I was walking through the hotel and someone was screaming, ‘Austin, hey, can I take a picture?’ For that to happen over here, it’s special to me. I never take any of that for granted.”



“I can’t speak on that,” Reaves said of recruiting players. “But I like some of the guys we’re playing with. So … yeah.”


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Team USA features some very interesting young talents that would look pretty good in Purple and Gold, and it wouldn’t be the first time that the Olympics lead to a superteam in the future, so keep an eye on this generation, Lakers fans.

Austin Reaves is already recruiting Team USA stars to join Lakers

Austin Reaves is already recruiting Team USA stars to join Lakers - Bolavip US

When <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> joined the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a>, fans complained about the NBA being broken and whatnot, similar to what happened with Kevin Durant and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors.</a>



Having James teaming up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh gave them the biggest juggernaut in the Association, which is why some people feel like they underachieved by winning ‘just’ two rings.



Even so, those two rings were LeBron’s first two<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> championships. That’s why Stephen A. Smith was shocked when he wasn’t in attendance at Dwyane Wade’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony.



<h2>Stephen A. Smith Rips LeBron For Skipping Wade’s HoF Ceremony</h2>



“I was shocked, of all people, that LeBron was not there,” Smith said on his podcast. “Somebody’s got to say it, so I’m gonna say it.”



“To me, the last person who should have missed Wade’s induction into the Hall of Fame was LeBron James,” Smith continued. “LeBron James, one could easily argue, wouldn’t even know what it’s like to be a champion had it not been for Dwyane Wade.”


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Truth be told, Wade was already a champion before playing with LeBron, and Bron struggled mightily in the NBA Finals twice before — once with him, once without him — so Smith has a valid point. James must’ve had a valid reason to skip it, though.

Stephen A. Smith destroys LeBron James with hot Dwyane Wade take

Stephen A. Smith destroys LeBron James with hot Dwyane Wade take - Bolavip US

At 35, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> continues to be one of the most dominating players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. He proves it every year, regardless of whether his teammates at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> keep up with his great level.



For those who still dared to question him, Steph made sure to prove his doubters wrong by leading the Dubs to another championship in 2022. He did everything he could last season, but it wasn’t enough.



However, now he’s ready to turn the page as the team has made moves to give him more help in the 2023-24 campaign. But Curry also sees evolution in the rest of the league, including the emergence of new stars.



<h2>Which NBA star does Stephen Curry believe will eventually succeed?</h2>



In an appearance on the Gil’s Arena show, Stephen Curry suggested Luka Doncic is on pace to win everything in the NBA.



“Luka [Doncic] is the guy, obviously, that’s right on the precipice of accomplishing all those accolades and just, what he’s about as a player,” Curry said, via ClutchPoints. “That threshold of how do you crack through, I hope it’s not now, but when you play against him, you can feel it.”


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The Dallas Mavericks seem to have a generational talent in Luka Doncic, who has already proven what he’s capable of in just a few years. Only time will tell whether he fulfills his potential and proves Curry right.

Stephen Curry names surprising NBA star destined to win everything

Stephen Curry names the NBA star destined to win everything - Bolavip US

Stephen Curry names the NBA star destined to win everything

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> made a deep run in the last playoffs, but couldn’t do much against Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals. Therefore, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> seems to be the perfect target to get the job done next time.



The guard reportedly let the Portland Trail Blazers know he wants out, and that Miami is the only place he intends to go. However, negotiations haven’t been easy so far and it’s uncertain when the parties will reach an agreement.



Therefore, the Heat continue to try to find a solution to this by giving Portland a package that meets its demands. However, it looks like they added another player to the list of untouchables.



<h2>Which player apart from Butler and Adebayo the Heat want to keep?</h2>



According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Miami Heat don’t want to include Tyler Herro in a deal for Damian Lillard.



“While a deal does not appear to be imminent, the Heat have been internally discussing multi-team scenarios that would result in them not only landing Lillard but keeping emerging star Tyler Herro as well, sources told ClutchPoints.”



<h2>Which players are the Heat willing to trade to get Lillard?</h2>



With Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and perhaps Tyler Herro off-limits, the report claims the Miami Heat are open to trading Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic.


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It makes sense, since they are the only players with enough trade value to make a Lillard move possible. However, the most likely scenario involves Herro in any potential deal.

Heat surprisingly want to leave a player out of a Damian Lillard deal

NBA Rumors: The player Heat don't want to include in Damian Lillard trade - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: The player Heat don't want to include in Damian Lillard trade

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