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Since most of the big free agent signings are done, how will you guys rank the West this year? My top 8 playoff teams in order are:
1) Spurs
I really don't see this team losing many games this year. They have the best chemistry and can literally put any unit out on the floor to win ball games. I see them winning about 65 games next season overall. The only downfall they could have is Duncan or Parker sitting out for a long period of time.
2) Thunder
They will end up winning about 60 games or more solely off of having Westbrook, Durant and Ibaka. If Brooks can trust his young guys a little more (Lamb, Jones) or if they improve big time this year, they can definitely get that #1 seed. Knowing how Brooks like to coach, I would expect a rotation of Russ, Jackson, Durant, Ibaka, Perk, Morrow, Adams, Lamb or Roberson. Lamb or Roberson may end up switching out depending on who is going through a bad spell.
3) Clippers
I don't necessarily think the Clippers did enough to leapfrog over the Spurs and Thunder in the standings, but they will be good enough to get a top 4 seed. I have them at 3rd because I expect Griffin and Jordan to make a mini jump from last year after having another summer under Rivers. This is based off of Rivers coaching next season and all of the Sterling stuff being settled before the season starts. If its not settled, I'm not exactly sure what happens.
4) Grizzlies
I'm sure a lot of people will disagree, but the Grizz main concern is health. This is a team that is capable of winning close to 70% of their games next season if their top players remain healthy. They've been together for quite some time and Gasol looks to be in the best shape of his life. As long as Conley and Gasol remain healthy, they will definitely end up winning about 55-57 games next season. Now, how they do in the playoffs is another story and that's something I cannot answer until that time comes. A veteran team that knows how to win games, been in plenty of high intensed playoff battles and still carries one of the best frontcourts in the league. If Tayshaun Prince doesn't play, that makes things even better. Also, the VC acquisition will help the team out a lot since it adds a player on the perimeter that can create off the dribble and shoot the ball. I still think the team is one solid move away from being a real contender again.
This is when it gets kinda difficult...
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Mavs, Warriors, Rockets and Blazers. I honestly think the Rockets will end up dropping off a little bit after losing the little depth they had. I also don't expect the Blazers to have such an easy schedule at the beginning of the year like they did last season. Dallas improved the most out of this bunch and I could definitely see them at 5. The Warriors health still concerns me and I still think they are pretty weak up front. Portland is good, but not as good as their record last year made them seem due to their scheduling. If I had to take a wild guess, I'll rank them like:
5) Rockets
6) Mavs
7) Warriors
Blazers
Mavs and Rockets could switch, Warriors and Blazers could switch. At the end of the day, I think the Rockets and Mavs will own a top 6 seed, whereas the Warriors and Blazers will end up being the last 2 slots.
If I go with the range of seedings (which would be much easier)...
Thunder, Spurs (top 2 seeds)
Clippers (top 4 seed)
Grizz, Mavs, Rockets (top 6 seed)
Warriors, Blazers, maybe Pelicans, Suns? (top 8 seed)
Bro you are nuts. Straight nuts without the [emoji]127814[/emoji]
You putting the grizzlies at 4 above the warriors, rockets, and mavericks solidifies your spot as thee biggest homer in this thread not named certifiedflyboi23
Healthy or not the grizzlies will be fighting for that 8th spot
I mean yall got the mighty young vince carter but come on dog
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MJ HAD KILLER INSTINCT
KOBE WAS MORE OF A BALL HOG PLAYING HERO BALL
DISCUSS KOBE V BRON ALL YALL WANT BUT THEY AINT TOUCHING MJ
MJ IS THEEE BEST HE MAKES KOBE AND BRON LOOK LIKE A HEALTHY D ROSE
KOBE WAS MORE OF A BALL HOG PLAYING HERO BALL
DISCUSS KOBE V BRON ALL YALL WANT BUT THEY AINT TOUCHING MJ
MJ IS THEEE BEST HE MAKES KOBE AND BRON LOOK LIKE A HEALTHY D ROSE
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CFB is in AZ, it's still daylight here on the West coast bruh.how you gonna golf at night? Stop trolling man!
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Probably could count how many people care in one hand
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it's bout to be sunset tho...you mean to tell me he's gon get his bag and drive up to the course get a tee time and get a round in before it gets dark though? sunset is in 15 minutes!CFB is in AZ, it's still daylight here on the West coast bruh.how you gonna golf at night? Stop trolling man!
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How do the Lakers keep getting left out of the West playoff race?
Did Kobe retire?
He's got more than enough help to make the playoffs.
That's on my Momma.
Did Kobe retire?
He's got more than enough help to make the playoffs.
That's on my Momma.
RIP to your momma.
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^^Mini golf is open late. .
so are the dr ranges....
forgot how great kobe played in that 10 phx series......
so are the dr ranges....
forgot how great kobe played in that 10 phx series......
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Stop this nonsense. Your momma deserves better.
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Cuz Kobe old AF now... I hope he don't come back looking like last years Kobe.
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he played like 2 games
if Kobe didnt think he could play at a high level he would have retired already
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If by help you mean trash then you sir are correct.
Kobe gon look like chauncey billups did coming back
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Every time lebron and killer instinct is brought up dudes name every game he ever came up big off the top of their heads quick. That right there shows u the difference people talk about. U couldn't possibly name all the games Kobe and mj came up clutch in the big moment at all. Hell I can name games where stack house, Allen Houston and other regular dudes took over some games through out their mediocre careers. I'm not getting into the whole who's better thing because its all about preference but that aspect of the game isn't comparable IDC IDC IDC
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how you know he's playing mini golf though, or hitting up the range.
Why wouldn't he just say that he's 'going to the range', or 'going to play minigolf'. He explicitly said he's going to play golf!
Do you even golf bruh?
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I have it on good authority that Byron Scott will be coaching the Lakers and Coach Cal is staying at UK.
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PLEASE STOP MENTIONING MJ WITH OTHER PEOPLE
ITS DISRESPECTFUL TO MJ LEGACY
ITS DISRESPECTFUL TO MJ LEGACY
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Lakers>Rockets
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Man you guys are on one if you don't think Kobe still has it. He got them new knees from Qatar or wherever.
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