Things Every NBA Team Should Be Thankful For This Year
It’s the time of year where we all will be asked the same question.
What are you thankful for this year?
Everyone says the same shit, family, health, blah blah blah. Well just like we did with the scary Halloween facts of every NBA team, it’s time to take a look at what each squad should be thankful for this year. Let’s dive right in
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks should be thankful that Trae Young’s game has translated to the NBA
Boston Celtics
The Celtics should be thankful it’s only November and they still have 60+ games to figure out why they stink so bad right now
Brooklyn Nets
The Nets should be thankful that somehow Caris LeVert’s injury wasn’t as bad as it potentially could have been and he might return this season
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets should be thankful that Kemba Walker exists or I don’t think anyone would watch them
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls should be thankful that Zach LaVine has returned and is better than ever offensively
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs should be thankful that rookie Collin Sexton has figured things out and is averaging 18.6 points on 50/68% shooting over his last 5 games
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks should be thankful that Atlanta was willing to do that trade with them on draft night and that the Kings did Kings things and took Marvin Bagley III
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets should be thankful for their hot 9-1 start which has covered up a current 1-6 funk
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons should be thankful that Blake Griffin is playing at a somewhat MVP level and actually likes being in Detroit
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors should be thankful that eventually they’ll get Steph Curry back so he can fix all their problems
Houston Rockets
The Rockets should be thankful that Melo is no longer on this team
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers should be thankful that nobody wants to give them any attention or credit so they can just do their thing and continue to be one of the better teams in the East with none of the drama that comes with it
LA Clippers
The Clippers should be thankful that Boban exists, and really this is something we all are thankful for
LA Lakers
The Lakers should be thankful that LeBron at this stage of his career does not care about winning and was interested in going to a place where he could further his off the court career
Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies should be thankful for health. Finally healthy and 11-5, they are off to a great start
Miami Heat
The Heat should be thankful that Thibs was a moron and asked for more money in the Jimmy Butler deal so they didn’t have to give up valuable pieces for a rental
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks should be thankful that everyone slept on Giannis at his draft which allowed him to fall and now he’s the MVP favorite
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves should be thankful that Thibs finally manned up and traded the team cancer so they can get back to missing the playoffs
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans should be thankful that Anthony Davis still has 2 more seasons after this one so they don’t need to panic and trade him yet
New York Knicks
The Knicks should be thankful that there are so many elite prospects at the top of the Draft.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder should be thankful that Paul George committed long term despite being a small market
Orlando Magic
The Magic should be thankful that they have a real coach and are loaded with exciting young talent
Philadelphia Sixers
The Sixers should be thankful that Jimmy Butler gives them another reason to talk on Twitter how they are the best team in the East without ever making it past the second round
Phoenix Suns
The Suns should be thankful that Devin Booker signed his max extension instead of wanting to get the hell away from their disaster of an owner
Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers should be thankful that ownership didn’t listen to the internet that was calling for them to break up Dame/CJ, as they are now the top team in the West
Sacramento Kings
The Kings should be thankful that Buddy Hield is for real and they have a coach who knows what he’s doing
San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs should be thankful that Pop hasn’t retired despite Duncan/Manu/Parker no longer being on the team
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors should be thankful their GM has gigantic testicles and was willing to trade a franchise player for a potential rental
Utah Jazz
The Jazz should be thankful there is so much drama in the West already that no one is really noticing their 8-9 start and already forgot about that time they lost by 50
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards should be thankful there are only 65 games left in their season before these players who hate each other no longer need to share a locker room
That’s it! If I didn’t mention it, what are you thankful for in regards to your favorite team? List em in the comments below