re: What makes a great or Championship-level NBA team?

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I've heard you have to have more than one super star. That makes sense but is that definitely a requirement?

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Based on NBA history, it certainly helps. Detroit and Dallas (maybe last year's Spurs) are the only teams I can think of that didn't meet that requirement.

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How much does coaching play into it? 

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Players league, but 82 games is a long season. Plus, playoffs are all about matchups. Coaching adjustments are vital in May/June.

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do they have everything they need to win it all this year? 

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Yes

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How far away are the Pelicans from that discussion? Davis is bona fied -- what else do they need to be on a legitimate championship level? 

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Who knows. Davis is the ultimate trump card. I think they still need a second guy next to him. But it just might not matter with Davis