Sandy Arespacochaga: I would like to give all the teams and players in the league the gift of healing and protection. Every day there is news of another player entering the health and safety protocols. Kawawa na fantasy teams namin! Kidding aside, I’m sincerely hoping that the virus stops spreading across the league and that the players affected don't get seriously ill.
Camille Clarin: Since Klay Thompson is one of my favorite NBA players, it only makes sense for me to choose him as the recipient of my Christmas gift. I always love seeing Klay and Rocco’s relationship because it reminds me of mine and my dog's. So, my gift for the two would be a little spa date for them to have some quality bonding time. With Klay working so hard to get back on the court, I could definitely see him loving this present.
Bea Daez: I want Zion Williamson to receive the gift of an injury-free foot so we can finally see him play. The timetable for his return has been pushed back countless times due to complications in his recovery from a foot surgery. There was so much hype around Zion’s greatness and it would be so sad for him not to live up to it just because of injuries. Let’s give him a chance to prove himself because he is supposed to be the face of the New Orleans Pelicans. They are at the bottom-tier of the Western Conference, and they badly need him to improve their record.
Isaac Go: I want to have an NBA Christmas gaming competition. This is to open another side of the athletes and introduce an innovative way to interact with new and old fans alike. It’s also not difficult to get these guys on board. Players such as Karl Anthony Towns, Ben Simmons, Luka Doncic, Boban Marjanovic, DeAaron Fox, Devin Booker, and even Lebron James are already into gaming. Plus, they play different types of games such as Warzone, League of Legends, and Fortnite, which can make the event even more diverse. But what makes me truly want this is the interaction between players. They are gonna talk a lot of trash and be competitive, so I feel like it’s going to be as hyped as the All-Star games. Also, this will allow dream teams to be formed without any tampering.
Jett Manuel: I wish Isaiah Thomas gets signed with the Lakers permanently! In the first two games that he played as part of his 10-day contract, he absolutely balled out. He's a hooper through and through, plus he’s one of the guys who deserve another shot in the league. If I could, I would give him the gift of a lifetime NBA contract – a lifetime Laker contract at that because why would you wanna play for another team?
Chris Newsome: I would love to give each player from the Denver Nuggets the option to get a framed signed autographed jersey from their favorite player or a 30-minute podcast episode with their favorite player. I believe being able to share an experience with one of your idols who influenced you is a great way to always remember your basketball roots. Personally, I’ll take the podcast option with my idol, Allen Iverson!
Gabe Norwood: My wish this Christmas is that we all get a full slate of NBA Christmas Day games with no cancellations or delays. I was really looking forward to the Los Angeles Lakers-Brooklyn Nets game but Anthony Davis and several other players are out due to health and safety protocols. So I’ll go with the Phoenix Suns versus the Golden State Warriors. That’ll be fun.
Nikko Ramos: For Christmas, I want to give Kevin Durant all the presents. I wanna treat him like Harry Potter’s cousin or Cinderella’s stepsisters or any other ridiculously spoiled child in the history of spoiled children. What he’s doing for the Nets – playing as well and as much as he is when the whole point was supposed to be for the dude recovering from an Achilles tear NOT to do all this – is beyond impressive. Shoutout KD and only KD.
LA Tenorio: I wish the San Antonio Spurs can get into the playoffs again. Gregg Popovich deserves to have another winning season. I also wish the Golden State Warriors can break their record of 73 wins. It's a long shot but if someone's going to break their record, it might as well be them. Besides, you never know with Steph Curry!
