The NBA season of 2022-23 has been truly remarkable. It has witnessed the league’s top players solidify their legacies and teams accomplish unprecedented milestones. The NBA has consistently presented captivating narratives throughout the year, and Filipino fans have the privilege to relive these moments through NBA League Pass, powered by PLDT Home.
With the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets vying for the top spot as the season comes to a close, let’s take a retrospective glance at some of its most exhilarating moments:
Big Trades Shock the NBA
No NBA season is truly fulfilled without teams executing significant trades before and during the league’s trade deadline. The Dallas Mavericks kickstarted the action by exchanging Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith with the Brooklyn Nets in return for Kyrie Irving, bolstering their roster alongside Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic. Yet, the most monumental trade occurred right at the deadline, as the Phoenix Suns secured Kevin Durant in a monumental four-team agreement involving the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Milwaukee Bucks, fortifying their lineup just in time for the playoffs.
LeBron James Becomes the All-Time Leading Scorer
LeBron James has consistently etched his name in the annals of basketball history, continuously setting and surpassing numerous league records throughout his illustrious career. In a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 8, he achieved a significant milestone by becoming the all-time leading scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers. This remarkable feat surpassed the longstanding record of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, solidifying LeBron James’ status as one of the game’s greatest players.
Sacramento Kings Reach the NBA Playoffs After 16 Years
The Sacramento Kings have struggled over the past decade and a half, failing to make the playoffs in 16 consecutive seasons. Looking to shake things up, the Kings reshaped their team by acquiring All-Star Domantas Sabonis and important role players like Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter to strengthen their young squad led by De’Aaron Fox.
By the end of the NBA regular season, the Kings finished 48-34, placing third in the Western Conference and winning the Pacific Division, which broke their long playoff drought. While their season was ended by the Golden State Warriors in the first round, the Kings have proven to be a team on the rise whose focus is on building on their recent successful campaign.
Joel Embiid Becomes NBA MVP
Joel Embiid, despite facing early obstacles in his career, has transformed into one of the most dominant big men in today’s NBA. With a remarkable blend of size, strength, and scoring finesse, he has played a pivotal role in propelling the Philadelphia 76ers to newfound success, establishing them as a perennial playoff contender.
In the current season, Embiid not only claimed the league’s top spot in scoring with an average of 33.1 points per game but also earned his well-deserved first NBA MVP award. By accomplishing this feat, he joins an illustrious group of MVP winners from the Sixers, which includes basketball legends such as Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, and Allen Iverson.
Denver Nuggets Reach Their First NBA Finals
In the last five seasons, the Denver Nuggets have gradually emerged as one of the NBA’s most promising teams. Anchored by the two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and bolstered by the presence of All-Star talent in Jamal Murray, their young core has demonstrated the potential to elevate their team to new heights.
Remarkable displays throughout the 2023 NBA Playoffs have propelled the Nuggets to their franchise’s first-ever Finals appearance. As a new generation of stars takes center stage, the Nuggets have unmistakably announced their arrival and showcased their readiness to establish dominance within the league.
PLDT Home NBA Finals 2023 Watch Party
All roads led to Bonifacio Global City earlier today to be part of the NBA Finals 2023 live-streaming watch party hosted by PLDT Home. Members of the press, media, and players of Gilas Pilipinas and NLEX Road Warriors witnessed the crowning of the Denver Nuggets as this season’s NBA Champions — a first in their franchise history.
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