{"id":98630,"date":"2024-10-01T06:50:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T10:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=98630"},"modified":"2024-10-01T06:50:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T10:50:08","slug":"highlights-from-nba-media-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/01\/highlights-from-nba-media-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights From NBA Media Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today, September 30th marked the end of the slow, dreadful month of September in the NBA calendar. It is media day in the NBA. NBA Media Day exists to give teams and players a platform to interact with the media and fans before the season begins. It allows the press to ask questions about offseason developments, team expectations, and player conditions. It also generates excitement and promotes the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<h2>NBA: Highlights From NBA Media Day<\/h2>\n<h3>Best of the East<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dem Franchize Boyz \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 x \ud83e\udd76 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AUfDJNlB75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/AUfDJNlB75<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/1840761757465280968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/risacza01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zaccharie Risacher<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/y\/youngtr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trae Young<\/a> form the new partnership the Hawks hope will yield better results than the past few years.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udee1\ud83e\udee1\ud83e\udee1 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zjL6eGKkvI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/zjL6eGKkvI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrooklynNets\/status\/1840755877319495977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Coach <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/coaches\/fernajo99c.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordi Fernandez<\/a> will become the 27th coach of the Brooklyn Nets franchise during the 2024-25 season. He has a risky opportunity to start with a young, rebuilding team. Time will tell if he sinks or swims.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Andddddddddd we back. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iHGrQLWfib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/iHGrQLWfib<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chicagobulls\/status\/1840810397462364436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/30\/key-concerns-in-the-bulls-starting-lineup\/\" target=\"_self\">Bulls<\/a> are clearly shifting to a younger core. Seeing <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lavinza01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach LaVine<\/a>, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/whiteco01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coby White<\/a>, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/balllo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lonzo Ball,<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/dosunay01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ayo Dosunmu<\/a>, and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/giddejo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Giddey<\/a> together in this picture, it&#8217;s not hard to imagine how many will remain on the team by the end of the season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ready to run \ud83d\ude08 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4U8hXQKNpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/4U8hXQKNpp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pacers\/status\/1840845303848554539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Pacers surprised everyone, including themselves (though they would deny it), with their run to the Eastern Conference Finals. They hope that a full training camp will help better integrate <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/siakapa01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pascal Siakam<\/a> into the team. The Pacers are eager to prove last year was no fluke.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jimmy in the building. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LOrFbvk0g5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/LOrFbvk0g5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MiamiHEAT\/status\/1840823290601881740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This is the most normal <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/butleji01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jimmy Butler<\/a> we&#8217;ve seen in years at NBA media day. The body language expert would say he looks angry or focused\u2014maybe both. Two things can be true.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Not sure who\u2019s more excited for the junior reporter interview, Giannis or the kids. \ud83d\ude02 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VqvTl4FHeG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/VqvTl4FHeG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bucks\/status\/1840786736240288052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/a\/antetgi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> has achieved sustained excellence over the past few years. There&#8217;s no doubt the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/29\/bucks-injury-report-spells-caution-for-star-player\/\" target=\"_self\">Bucks<\/a>&#8216; slim title hopes rest on his broad shoulders. Unfortunately, his supporting cast may determine whether this project fails, rather than him.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">the Philly 3\ufe0f\u20e3. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SxxuXkUiYy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/SxxuXkUiYy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sixers\/status\/1840759504058696132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/30\/sixers-joel-embiid-makes-major-transformation-finals-hopes\/\" target=\"_self\">Sixers<\/a> have assembled another big three with championship aspirations. On paper, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/e\/embiijo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Embiid<\/a>, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/maxeyty01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyrese Maxey<\/a>, and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/georgpa01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul George<\/a> fit perfectly. On the court, it remains to be seen whether they can stay healthy enough during the season to build that crucial chemistry.<\/p>\n<h3>Best Of The West<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">hello Media Day, welcome to our crib \ud83e\udd29 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kJS6LlX1AB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/kJS6LlX1AB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; LA Clippers (@LAClippers) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LAClippers\/status\/1840768853204435124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re absolutely right\u2014there&#8217;s no way this article would be complete without an Intuit Dome video. This arena could set the blueprint for future basketball arenas.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"in\" dir=\"ltr\">LEBRON SR. x LEBRON JR. \ud83e\udd2f<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NBAMediaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NBAMediaDay<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/80IRdRjOaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/80IRdRjOaa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1840822207213150443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This moment has been 19 years in the making for <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesbr02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bronny James<\/a> and 22 years for <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesle01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LeBron James<\/a> (His career). LeBron and Bronny are closer than ever to becoming the first father-and-son pair to play in an NBA game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Klay Thompson&#8230; NEW BEGINNINGS \ud83e\udef5<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dallasmavs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@dallasmavs<\/a> x <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NBAMediaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NBAMediaDay<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YX9CX1preR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/YX9CX1preR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1840806814956265762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompkl01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Klay Thompson<\/a> was brought in with one goal in mind: to be the last piece of the championship puzzle in Dallas. Will Klay help this team that reached the NBA Finals last year get over the hump? Still too early to tell. One thing is certain though: it is weird to see Klay not in a Warriors jersey.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Checking in at Media Day \ud83d\udcf8 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4dXcUX2abT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/4dXcUX2abT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/okcthunder\/status\/1840814955672502346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The youngest first seed in NBA history had a fantastic offseason, checking every box on their to-do list. Scary days lie ahead, but not for Thunder fans.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wemby &amp; CP3 enjoying <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NBAMediaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NBAMediaDay<\/a> \ud83e\udd29 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rSdwmMIx1m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/rSdwmMIx1m<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1840801831577895224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ignore the height difference; this is a match made in heaven. <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/paulch01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Paul<\/a> is past his prime, but one thing that ages like fine wine for NBA players is their ability to think the game. That experience and knowledge will be invaluable alongside the Spurs phenom, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wembavi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victor Wembanyama<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;I&#39;m in the best shape I&#39;ve ever been in.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Ant loves the conditioning he gained from his time with <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/USABMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#USABMNT<\/a> this summer \ud83d\udcaf<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NBAMediaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NBAMediaDay<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0sV55YRXNi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/0sV55YRXNi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1840839340353605914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This is clearly <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/e\/edwaran01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Edwards<\/a>&#8216; team after the <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/townska01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a> trade to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/30\/new-york-knicks-starter-mikal-bridges-not-expected-to-sign-contract-extension\/\" target=\"_self\">Knicks<\/a>. Welcome to Ant-mania\u2014grab your popcorn and enjoy the show!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd1f\ud83d\udc51 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ToC1ITmXZf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ToC1ITmXZf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SacramentoKings\/status\/1840845720745898170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Kings made a big splash by adding the evergreen <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/derozde01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DeMar DeRozan<\/a>. Defensively, there are questions about the fit, but offensively, he raises their floor.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wardell Stephen Curry II<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GSWMediaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#GSWMediaDay<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eMSdjWyVMB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/eMSdjWyVMB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Golden State Warriors (@warriors) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/warriors\/status\/1840840369619288300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Last but definitely not least, a <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/curryst01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephen Curry<\/a> post\u2014because who knows how many more we\u2019ll get. It&#8217;s hard to believe, but this will be Curry\u2019s 16th season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, September 30th marked the end of the slow, dreadful month of September in the NBA calendar. It is media day in the NBA. NBA Media Day exists to give teams and players a platform to interact with the media and fans before the season begins. 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