2019-2020 NBA Season Thread

[Thespiralgoeson]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

My top 8?
1 - Nuggets - tear it up in the regular season with young guys
2 - Suns - surprise a lot of people. Ayton averages 24-10 on lobs
3 - Lakers - favorites to win, but LeBron coasts 1/3 of the season
4 - Clippers - chemistry issues hamstring them but they're that talented
5- Warriors - return to the fray a little rusty
6 - Rockets - still squeak by even without chemistry. First round exit.
7 - Memphis - young guys emerge
8 - Mavs - barely make it. Luka explodes but doesn't have much talent with KP gone 1/3 of the season

xx - UTA, OKC, POR, SAS,

I agree with that ranking mostly, but I'm actually more optimistic about the Mavs. Again, I think Harden will be gone, so I'm counting Houston out, so that moves us up one spot. But really I just think Luka will be so damn good and RC will get the absolute best out of this group that they will overachieve and end up with 6 spot or close to it.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

I agree with that ranking mostly, but I'm actually more optimistic about the Mavs. Again, I think Harden will be gone, so I'm counting Houston out, so that moves us up one spot. But really I just think Luka will be so damn good and RC will get the absolute best out of this group that they will overachieve and end up with 6 spot or close to it.

Its going to depend on what they get back for Harden. If they get Levert and Dinwiddie in a package.....Rockets will continue to be in the mix. I'd only rule them out if they are doing what the Thunder are and complete rebuilding. I don't really feel anything to be optimistic about the Mavs as of yet. They can't bring the same team back with minor changes. This should be the time to get a 3rd guy in here.

[Thespiralgoeson]

Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

] They can't bring the same team back with minor changes. This should be the time to get a 3rd guy in here.

I think we've talked about this in the other thread, but I think you're in for a huge disappointment. The "3rd" guy just isn't there. Or if he is, I can't see it. I think same team with minor changes is far more likely.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

I think we've talked about this in the other thread, but I think you're in for a huge disappointment. The "3rd" guy just isn't there. Or if he is, I can't see it. I think same team with minor changes is far more likely.

Oh I agree. I think that's exactly what's going to happen. I say 3rd guy but I'm just asking for a improvement on Hardaway. I'm realistic about who that guy is. I'm not expecting a perennial All Star.