A Hall of Fame-bound player who refuses to be vaccinated. A superstar point guard desperate to find a new team. And one of the greatest of all time desperate to prove he’s still got it.
As the NBA celebrates its 75th anniversary, it promises to be a season full of twists and turns.
It’s been three months since the Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, defeated the Phoenix Suns and were crowned NBA champions for the first time since 1971.
In doing so, Antetokounmpo, nicknamed ‘The Greek Freak’, silenced many of his critics and was also named the Finals’ Most Valuable Player (MVP).
After a busy off-season which featured some eyebrow-raising trades, the league starts again on Tuesday night (00:30 BST Wednesday).
Here are some of the key factors which could play a part in where the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship trophy ends up next summer.
