re: What are the expectations this year?

As someone said here, the Spurs were an elite team last year and didn't get out of the first round. You can't "expect" a certain round.

Most coaches like to set expectations at something within your control, and as corny as it sounds - Improvement is the expectation.

Improvement from individual core players. Improvement in how we use AD. Defensive improvement for sure. Improvement in communication and effort.

The trajectory has been up for the past 3 years and it needs to continue trending upwards. Defense is the #1 priority. If we are not top 12-15 in DRtg, I would consider that a huge disappointment.

How far they go in the playoffs will depend on health and matchups, but the expectation this year is that the Pels should be a much better team in April 2016 than they were in April 2015. No more, no less.