Just for S&G ~ Seed the top NBA Teams

Obviously, we know that the Celts are #1.

But aside from us, how would you rank'm ~ either currently, or projecting, based on speculated additional moves like Leonard's fate, your call. Top 5, 1-32. Whatever.

I'm fascinated by how dramatically this tilts thing towards the West...even though I consider it a very, very distinct possibility that our rapidly improving Celts take it all in 2019.

My Hot Take:

01 ~ Celtics.
02 ~ Warriors.
03 ~ Lakers.
04 ~ Rockets.

...29 ~ Kings!!
...30 ~ Cavaliers.

Actually, I'd be perfectly happy if the King finish #30, as they probably won't get the #01...

1 - warriors




2 - celtics
3 - rockets
4 - 6ers
5 - thunder
6 - lakers

Updated after warriors sign Cousins

Off The Grid said:

Obviously, we know that the Celts are #1.

But aside from us, how would you rank'm ~ either currently, or projecting, based on speculated additional moves like Leonard's fate, your call. Top 5, 1-32. Whatever.

I'm fascinated by how dramatically this tilts thing towards the West...even though I consider it a very, very distinct possibility that our rapidly improving Celts take it all in 2019.

My Hot Take:

01 ~ Celtics.
02 ~ Warriors.
03 ~ Lakers.
04 ~ Rockets.

...29 ~ Kings!!
...30 ~ Cavaliers.

Actually, I'd be perfectly happy if the King finish #30, as they probably won't get the #01...

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Lakers 3 is WAY too high.

#1 Warriors
#2 Celts
#3 Toronto
#4 Houston

After that the crystal ball is cloudy! Maybe Philly at 5.

the Celtics will have a better regular season than the warriors. cousins is extremely overrated. the west is a tougher conference to play in. and going to the finals four years in a row will take a toll.
celtics
warriors
rockets
raptors

1.) Dubs...they are the defending champs and last I looked, their core is still intact.
2.) Celtics...I think Kyrie and Hayward really tip the scales here in our favor.
3.) Rockets...same cast plus Melo...not bad...even if Melo isn't a major difference maker anymore.
4.) Bucks...Giannis is that good...and a new coach too.
5.) Sixers...thank god they didn't land LeBron.

1. Warriors - until proven beatable
2. Celtics - the addition of full time players Irving and Hayward make us favorites in the east
3. Lakers - King James has carried lesser teams on his back to the finals
4. Rockets - solid team
5. Raptors - great offseason pick up
6. Sixers - young but stacked