The NBA moved in one summer. Projects were put in place, and the new CBA took effect when it was signed. Three significant changes have occurred: The 65-game rule makes anyone below this bar ineligible for awards.
Then the In-Season Tournament. The NBA loves to innovate and regularly brings new things to the Big League. This tournament aims to revive the hype around the regular season. Introducing stakes would re-captivate the attention of spectators.
The results of this In-Season count for the regular season. Six groups of five were created, respecting the conferences. The games will occur on Tuesday and Friday, from November 3 to 28. Each team will play four games, two at home and two at the opponent's.
The top six and the top two runners-up qualify for the quarters. The final tournament will take place from December 4 to 9.
Hector and his teammates are grouped with the West C group's Warriors, Wolves, OKC, and Spurs.
The Kings' offseason has been quiet, but the NBA has moved. The Suns have strengthened considerably with the arrival of Bradley Beal, and the Warriors with that of Chris Paul. The Kings opted for stability.
The Kings confidently start the 2023-24 season with a game in Detroit. The Pistons pose no threat to the Kings.
In line with his previous reason, Hector is a potential force in this league. Hector had to miss the World Cup win by France, and his injury is being treated, so he is in great shape.
After the World Cup, his multiple businesses, and the handover of his surgery, he trained with R.J. Barrett in Mexico. Hector is a follower of spiritualism, and R.J. Barrett needed a method of mental strengthening. It was with joy that he proposed the same for R.J.
The dark retreat is a spiritual retreat in a space devoid of light to practice Buddhism. The period devoted to dark retirement varies from a few hours to decades for the craziest.
Hector has spent a week in isolation every offseason since his rookie season. R.J. spent a few hours there. Then, how to train with a basketball player without touching a basketball? R.J. Barrett has become more aggressive and thoughtful in his shooting choices, which will show this season.
Hector has always had an inhuman mind. A reincarnation, a time of regular mediation, a system, and fundamentals. It is his source of confidence.
The Kings rode on the Pistons. Many things have changed with the Kings despite the stability of the roster, and the most significant change is in defense. Coach Ewing set up a hyper-aggressive defense by using Hector's steal abilities.
The principle is simple. Defend high by relying on the ravages and knocking opponents over scoring opportunities. It's antagonistic to what is done in the NBA. On the other hand, this defense allows more than 3pts of the corner, but it is the price to pay.
David Fizdale's Knicks have tried this approach with varying degrees of success, but why is Ewing trying it without any good perimeter defensemen other than Davion Mitchel? Because Hector makes up for everything with his steals science.
And Keegan Murray has improved in defense, Barnes is a decent defender, and Fox is doing the bare minimum. Only Huerter is a mediocre defender. That will allow the NBA world to make Hector one of the best defenders in his position.
A center that makes more thefts than blocks is atypical, but this fact will make Hector a legend at the end of his career. His nickname, "The Error," which will follow him throughout his career, derives from his name and his role in this defensive system. He is the one who creates the error.
The Pistons fell into the spider web formed by Hector. 27 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals, and 2 blocks. The world doesn't know it yet, but this is the beginning of a record that probably can't be broken.
With a 126-99 victory, the Kings got their season off to a great start. But the next game will be against the Knicks, and R.J. Barrett will cause headaches for the Kings.
$300 million for Jaylen Brown. I wouldn't say he's overrated but he's definitely overpaid. Hector is in a hurry to resign his contract.