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2024 - 10 - 22

Basketball, Babies, and Banners: NBA Season Kicks Off with a Bang!

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As the NBA season tips off, witness LeBron and Bronny's history-making moment, the Celtics' banner-raising, and the rise of Canadian talent!

The NBA has officially tipped off its 2024-25 season, and it's filled with drama, excitement, and heart-stopping moments. Opening night was nothing short of spectacular as the Boston Celtics celebrated their 18th NBA title with a banner-raising ceremony before facing the New York Knicks. Boston fans, clad in green, erupted in joy as the iconic championship banner soared to the rafters, drawing year-round anticipation for the team's quest to repeat their glory. Meanwhile, their opponents, the Knicks, have made significant moves to challenge the status quo, hoping to finally snag one of those coveted championship rings.

In a historic twist, LeBron James and his son Bronny made their debut as the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA regular season game, drawing electric reactions from the crowd! Watching a father and son share the court, making basketball history together, has given fans a nostalgic experience they won’t soon forget. While the Lakers faced the Minnesota Timberwolves, the iconic moment reflects just how this season isn’t just about the teams fighting for a title but also about family ties, legacies, and making memories.

And let's not forget the serious Canadian flavor in this season's roster, with 22 players holding Canadian passports. Stars like Jamal Murray, who dazzled audiences with his impressive performance last season, continue to put Canada on the basketball map. This rise in talent goes hand-in-hand with the NBA’s global expansion efforts, as the league welcomes record numbers of international players to its teams, echoing basketball's growing influence worldwide.

With all this excitement, predictions are rolling in for who could take home the MVP title this year. Will it be Luka Dončić, or could it be a dark horse like Jayson Tatum? The debate among fans promises to rage on. As the season unfolds, keep your eyes peeled for not just the talent on the court but those unexpected moments that make us fall in love with the game over and over again.

Fun Fact: The NBA is making strides towards increasing its international presence, with a whopping 125 international players hailing from 43 different countries this season! And did you know that the Boston Celtics, with their latest win, have now surpassed the LA Lakers for the most championships in NBA history? Talk about a long-standing rivalry with even more drama!

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Trending Topics: Early 2025 NBA Finals predictions | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Which teams will meet in the 2025 NBA Finals? Our writers make their early picks as the new season arrives.

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Starting 5, Oct. 22: Welcome To Opening Night | NBA.com (NBA.com)

The 79th NBA season tips off tonight with Celtics-Knicks from Boston and Lakers-Wolves from L.A. Plus, introducing the Dunk Score to evaluate every dunk ...

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NBA 2024-25 predictions: Luka for MVP? And will the Knicks win it all? (The Guardian)

Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Tuesday night. Can New York or Oklahoma City thwart a Boston repeat? And will Bronny James ...

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Milestones, records to watch for this NBA season (Sportsnet.ca)

In the NBA's all-time won-lost standings, among active franchises, the San Antonio Spurs enter this season with the best record. But the Celtics have a path to ...

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Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country ... (rdnewsnow.com)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray of Kitchener, Ont., is also one of the biggest names coming out of Canada. He averaged 21.2 points, 6.5 assists and 4.1 ...

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Celtics celebrate their 18th NBA title with banner-raising and ring ... (Toronto Star)

FILE - Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, holds up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with the team after they won the NBA ...

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Celtics celebrate 18th NBA title with banner-raising, ring ceremony (TSN)

The NBA's most-decorated franchise celebrated its latest championship on Tuesday night in a ceremony before opening night against the New York Knicks.

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Celtics the consensus NBA title favorites as season tips off - ESPN (ESPN)

The Celtics are consensus betting favorites to win the championship entering the NBA season, despite a host of contenders making offseason moves to ...

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NBA Predictions! Here are 36 bold takes for 2024-25, including one ... (Yahoo Sports)

Here are 36 predictions about this upcoming NBA season, including at least one involving every single team:

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NBA Becomes More International Than Ever (beIN SPORTS USA)

The NBA announced that it has 125 international players from 43 countries across its 30 franchises, matching the previous record for international ...

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NBA Season Begins With 24 Blue Devils on Opening Day Rosters (GoDuke.com)

With opening night in the NBA set for Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Duke men's basketball program has 24 members of The Brotherhood on opening-day rosters.

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Celtics, Warriors Among NBA Teams Aiming to Shoot More 3s in ... (Sportico.com)

The Boston Celtics took 55% of their shots from 3-point range in the preseason, as many teams look to attempt more 3s in the 2024-25 NBA season.

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La NBA veut faire grandir le basket en Europe (RDS)

Le sous-commissionnaire de la NBA Mark Tatum a confirmé mardi un intérêt de sa ligue pour un investissement en Europe, « on parle avec la Fiba » ...

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LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history with Lakers (TSN)

The younger James checked in during the second quarter of Tuesday's opening game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, making the historic pairing official after ...

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LeBron, Bronny James first father-son duo to play in NBA regular ... (NBC Southern California)

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, shared the court Tuesday vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves as the Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2024 regular season.

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LeBron, Bronny James play together to make NBA history (NBA.com)

LeBron and Bronny checked into the game together with four minutes left in the second quarter, prompting a big ovation from the home crowd.

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What channel is Bronny James and the Lakers on today? Time, TV ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

At least that's the case with the Los Angeles Lakers as they open the 2024-25 NBA season against the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James will be there, of ...

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NBA Opening Night scores, live updates: Celtics hang 18th banner ... (Yahoo Sports)

In Boston, the Celtics will hang an 18th championship banner — one more than the Lakers for the most in NBA history. With a loaded roster led by Jayson Tatum ...

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Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country ... (Delta-Optimist)

They'll be joined by Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers), Dwight Powell (Dallas Mavericks), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Dallas), Andrew Wiggins (Golden State ...

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New NBA season begins with 22 Canadians on rosters (Sportsnet.ca)

International basketball is well represented in the NBA and Canada continues to lead the way. For the 11th consecutive season, Canada is the ...

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Lebron, Bronny James become first father and son to play NBA ... (Axios)

LeBron James and Bronny James made history when they played together for the Los Angeles Lakers in the season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on ...

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LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history in Lakers' win over ... (Sportsnet.ca)

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 victory over ...

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Seven LeBron-Bronny moments from Lakers preseason that led to ... (ESPN)

From spot-shooting routines to light family hazing to an early mentor, here are the key moments from inside the Lakers that led to LeBron and Bronny James ...

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LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history with father-son appearance (Voice of America)

The James' double-act was watched at courtside by Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr, who made baseball history playing for the Seattle Mariners as father ...

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LeBron and Bronny James share court, make NBA history as Lakers ... (Aljazeera.com)

LeBron James shared the court with his 20-year-old son Bronny and later called the moment 'one of the greatest gifts'.

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Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3-pointers in win over Knicks | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Boston ties the record set by Milwaukee in 2020, but misses its final 13 3-point attempts in its effort to break the NBA record.

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Timberwolves-Lakers: 5 takeaways as LeBron, Bronny James make ... (NBA.com)

LeBron and Bronny James make history in Lakers' season-opening win while Anthony Davis dominates the Timberwolves.

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'Drugs were everywhere': the rise and fall of the NBA's cocaine era (The Guardian)

Recreational drug use boomed in the 1980s and basketball was far from immune. The trend ended careers as the NBA clamped down.

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LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history with Lakers (TSN)

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during the the Los Angeles Lakers ' season opener.

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Un premier duo père-fils dans la NBA - TVA Sports (TVA Sports)

LeBron James a encore marqué l'histoire du sport, cette fois aux côtés de son fils Bronny.

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Début de la saison de la NBA | LeBron et Bronny James marquent l ... (La Presse)

LeBron James et Bronny James sont devenus le premier duo père-fils à jouer ensemble dans un match de la NBA, mardi, quand les Lakers de Los Angeles ont ...

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LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's 1st father-son ... (CBC.ca)

LeBron and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers ' season opener, ...

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