Until proven otherwise, Denver has to be regarded as the front runner. Jokic is clearly the best player in the world and their chemistry is phenomenal.
I do think the biggest nightmare for defenses will be Giannis and Dame, though. There's no way to pick Dame up at halfcourt and build a wall against Giannis in the paint.
  1. Denver
  2. Milwaukee
  3. Lakers
  4. Miami (I still think they have a move to make)
  5. Boston
  6. Phoenix
  7. Golden State
I don't think anyone else has a real shot.
Didn't expect to see the Lakers at 3.
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Because they aren't, no way they jump Phoenix, Boston, or GSW.
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They beat GSW last year. I'll believe in Phoenix and Boston when I see it: KP and KD are always hurt for the playoffs.
Obviously, I'm expecting similar health as last year for the Lakers (and everyone else). They could easily be terrible.
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Gsw will be a different animal with CP3 coming off of the bench, immediate upgrade on JP. KD is frail though, I do agree with that.
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I hope you're right, but the CP3 move is reminiscent of many failed attempts to bring in aging superstars who don't fit the team's style.
cough...Gary Payton on the Lakers...cough.
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