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Let's Rank Teams Definitively Better Than Us
Posted on 7/5/13 at 10:51 am
Posted on 7/5/13 at 10:51 am
-OKC
-San Antonio
-Memphis
-Golden State
-LAC
-Houston
-Denver
The Pelicans would come in at either 7th or 8th on this list for me. I wouldn't be shocked to see teams like San Antonio, Denver, and Memphis struggle though. The Spurs are getting older, and part of me believes that this season was their last gasp. Denver and Memphis, while talented, both are going through head coaching changes. Denver may not retain the services of Andre Iguodala.
I expect the Pelicans to be in the playoff hunt this year with their upside as high as the 4th seed, but I think the magic happens the year after. Davis will be entering his 3rd season, which is the turning point for most NBA players, and the other guys will have been with one another for over a year. Pretty exciting times if you ask me.
Thoughts?
-San Antonio
-Memphis
-Golden State
-LAC
-Houston
-Denver
The Pelicans would come in at either 7th or 8th on this list for me. I wouldn't be shocked to see teams like San Antonio, Denver, and Memphis struggle though. The Spurs are getting older, and part of me believes that this season was their last gasp. Denver and Memphis, while talented, both are going through head coaching changes. Denver may not retain the services of Andre Iguodala.
I expect the Pelicans to be in the playoff hunt this year with their upside as high as the 4th seed, but I think the magic happens the year after. Davis will be entering his 3rd season, which is the turning point for most NBA players, and the other guys will have been with one another for over a year. Pretty exciting times if you ask me.
Thoughts?
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Posted on 7/5/13 at 10:54 am to Zoombop
I question Denver. They will be thinner at center losing Koufos and shouldn't Galinari miss most of the season? Also we have yet to see what Golden State will look like. It could end up Steph Curry, Dwight Howard and David Lee. Even if the don't get Dwight they won't be as deep.
This post was edited on 7/5/13 at 10:56 am
Posted on 7/5/13 at 11:01 am to Zoombop
As of today? Golden State, Houston and Denver aren't definitely better than us. Now if GS or Houston lands Howard then they get significantly better.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 11:01 am to Zoombop
OKC
SAS
MEM
LAC
All better.
Denver
They will take a step back with Gallo out and no Karl, but they should be better.
HOU
GS
Obviously Dwight can change things, but these teams won 47 and 45 games. Thats about where I think the Pels end up.
SAS
MEM
LAC
All better.
Denver
They will take a step back with Gallo out and no Karl, but they should be better.
HOU
GS
Obviously Dwight can change things, but these teams won 47 and 45 games. Thats about where I think the Pels end up.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 11:05 am to Zoombop
1) Miami
2) San Antonio
3) Oklahoma City
4) Indiana
5) Houston (Probably getting Dwight)
6) Brooklyn
7) Memphis
8) Chicago
9) LA Clippers
10)Golden State
11) New York
12) Denver
13) Utah
14) New Orleans Pelicans
Two years from now we will be much higher haha
2) San Antonio
3) Oklahoma City
4) Indiana
5) Houston (Probably getting Dwight)
6) Brooklyn
7) Memphis
8) Chicago
9) LA Clippers
10)Golden State
11) New York
12) Denver
13) Utah
14) New Orleans Pelicans
Two years from now we will be much higher haha
This post was edited on 7/5/13 at 11:06 am
Posted on 7/5/13 at 12:33 pm to Zoombop
It is too tough to tell right now.
As of now the pelicans don't have a Small Forward or a Center.
Golden State is likely losing Jarrett Jack and either David Lee or Bogut could be on the move.
The Lakers are in trouble if Howard moves on.
Houston is barely a playoff team if they don't sign Howard.
If Denver loses out on Iggy then they are in BIG trouble as well especially since Gallinari will be out for part of the season and they fired George Karl. They could also lose Corey Brewer.
And it doesn't seem as though any of these teams helped themselves too much in the draft.
As of now the pelicans don't have a Small Forward or a Center.
Golden State is likely losing Jarrett Jack and either David Lee or Bogut could be on the move.
The Lakers are in trouble if Howard moves on.
Houston is barely a playoff team if they don't sign Howard.
If Denver loses out on Iggy then they are in BIG trouble as well especially since Gallinari will be out for part of the season and they fired George Karl. They could also lose Corey Brewer.
And it doesn't seem as though any of these teams helped themselves too much in the draft.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 12:43 pm to Zoombop
quote:I think the Spurs will still have a good shot at getting back to the finals next year. Parker is going to still be great, Duncan's game doesn't really rely on athleticism so his age isn't a factor, and I can see Leonard playing close to an all star level next year.
The Spurs are getting older, and part of me believes that this season was their last gasp.
Manu's game has fallen dramatically, but I'm sure he won't play as many minutes. I think the Spurs and OKC with a healthy Westbrook have the best shot at getting to the Finals from the West. Pels could be 7-8 seed and would likely play one of those teams in the 1st round
Posted on 7/5/13 at 12:51 pm to Zoombop
A major factor that we will improve in from last season to this one is defensive quickness, the biggest improvement imo. We can now guard the perimeter and all the quick guards like parker and curry.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:14 pm to Zoombop
I would maybe swap Houston for Portland. If the Blazers could find a way to play together, they're VERY talented.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:19 pm to Zoombop
I think the only for sure teams in the west that are better are San Antonio, Memphis, LAC & OKC
all the other are mid 40 win teams. That's right where i see us.
I think GSW and DEN will remain the same. DEN will prob be worse.
If houston lands Howard, we'll see where they stand if they have to give something up.
all the other are mid 40 win teams. That's right where i see us.
I think GSW and DEN will remain the same. DEN will prob be worse.
If houston lands Howard, we'll see where they stand if they have to give something up.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 6:58 pm to Zoombop
Houston will not make the playoffs. He couldn't play in LA with Kobe, what makes you think it will work with Harden and the Rockets?
This post was edited on 7/5/13 at 6:59 pm
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