The playoffs from NBA began and Sergio Molina, coach of Borregos Hidalgo and the Mexican national team, shared for CONNECT their forecasts for this season.
“I would bet to see the Nets Y Lakers; a team with LeBron (James) is aspiring, it is very difficult to bet against him. Whenever he has been in the playoffs, since Miami, he has played in the NBA final. “
Apart from the Lakers, mention that Brooklyn has a very complete team, full of stars and with a lot of offensive power.
It could also be seen Milwaukee Bucks, Utah, Phoenix Suns O Philadelphia 76ers, which are teams that are very well armed and bring very good dynamics, he assures.
Players to watch
Regarding the players, Molina pointed to James Harden, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving already Nikola Jokic, who is almost a fact that the latter will be the player Regular Season MVP.
“And well, LeBron James that he is a player who in every way is one step above all the others ”.
Sergio comments that during this season there will be teams and especially revelation players, highlighting in the first place the team of New York Knicks, And in second place Phoenix Suns Y Portland Trail Blazers.
“Of the players I could mention Julius Randle, of the New York Knicks, who undoubtedly has to be the “Most Improved Player”, the player who has improved and grown the most throughout the year.
“On the other hand, Randle has signed his best season since he came to the NBA, having a season of 10 thanks to his numbers, leadership and confidence shown.”
Brooklyn Nets: The Title Candidates
“I visualize the Brooklyn Nets, which is a very well armed team, a “dream team” full of great stars with a lot of character, personality and a lot of offensive power.
“Although it is getting ahead a lot and without a doubt it has a very complicated and demanding path.”
Molina recommended that to enjoy the playoffs it is necessary know the teams well, their game and have a trained eye.
He added that they are the most serious matches throughout the season you can see many tactical concepts, greater collective game and as a team, as well as a increased defensive effort.
Added in that a very high level of concentration is observed in the playoffs, character and intensity on the part of the players, as well as Spectacular and technically rich individual moves.
“Personally, they are the games that I enjoy the most for these reasons. And of course you can’t miss a cold cola and a bag of potato chips. ”
“Personally, they are the games that I enjoy the most for these reasons. And of course you can’t miss a cold cola and a bag of potato chips. ”
Mexican on the court: Juan Toscano
Although Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the Play-In for the Grizzlies de Memphis, the figure of the Mexican Juan Toscano was relevant this season, positioning himself as one of his team’s favorites.
“The incorporation of Juan Toscano to the Warriors has been outstanding, Juan was looking for that dream of belonging to the NBA and he earned it without a doubt thanks to his desire, work and determination. “
The coach mentions that Toscano has been an important piece in Steve Kerr’s schemes, providing strength and versatility forward and backward, work that many do not want to do.
He adds that he has a role that is on the rise, opening many games in the starting five, playing many minutes and with very good contributions, even on occasion touching the triple double.
“Undoubtedly Juan Toscano is a real example for all young Mexicans, present and future to form the backbone of the Mexican National Team”, Molina finished.
The NBA playoffs They started on May 22nd and the finals will be played in July.
They classify the 6 best teams from each of the two conferences that the season has.
Playoffs are played in the first round, semifinals, conference final and the NBA Final.
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