Way Too Early Western Conference Prediction Thread

[cooldude32]

1.) Warriors
2.) Clippers
3.) Rockets
4.) Jazz
5.) Lakers
6.) Nuggets
7.) Trailblazers
8.) Pelicans
9.) Spurs
10.) Kings
11.) Mavericks
12.) Wolves
13.) Suns
14.) Grizzlies
15.) Thunder

I highly doubt the Warriors will be #1.

 

[LogGrad98]

I think we have a great shot at 3rd seed. But we could end anywhere between 5th and 1st. I think GS will be in the top 4. Maybe something like this...

1. Clippers
2. GSW
3. Utah
4. Lakers
5. Denver
6. Houston
7. Portland
8. SAS

I think most teams got better but Houston is having some internal turmoil and the Spurs really changed the least from last year. Minny could be a dark horse to push SAS out. The top 5 or even top 7 could all change places depending on chemistry, injuries, incorporating new TMs, etc. Gonna be a wild year.

 

[Miggs]

How is BJelly defensively? I’m asking for future trade possibilities.

 

[LogGrad98]

How is BJelly defensively? I’m asking for future trade possibilities.

Meh to ok I believe. Not a complete sieve, but closer to sieve then to Rudy I believe. Just a guess. Someone should look up advanced stats.

 

[Stoked]

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[Thee Jazz Fan]

1. Jazz
2. Blazers
3. Rockets
4. Clippers
5. Nuggets
6. Lakers
7. GS
8. Spurs
9. Pelicans
10. Kings
11. Mavericks
12. WOLVES
13. Griz
14. Suns
15. Thunder

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

1 Jazz
2 Nuggets
3 Clippers
4 Rockets
5 Blazers
6 Lakers
7 Spurs
8 Pels/Warriors/Kings

 

[bigmike]

Here are my thoughts:

1. Clippers - No explanation necessary, this squad is loaded. Could be the best defensive team and have three elite scorers.
2. Nuggets - This team rolls deep and brings basically everything back with a young team that should get better + Jerami Grant. Young backcourt needs to take a leap and Millsap will need to not completely fall off the cliff.
3. Jazz - Toss up between 3/4 for me. I think we'll be on par with everyone but perhaps LAC by season's end but things will take some time to jell.
4. Lakers - Minimal depth but a team with LeBron + AD can't be slotted any lower.
5. Blazers - Basically running it back + Hassan Whiteside. Feels like Lillard is on a mission.
6. Rockets - Chris Paul is a shell of himself and awful vibes coming out of Houston. 2017 was their year, that WCF will haunt Daryl Morey.
7. Warriors - IMO Draymond is overrated and they'll miss Klay a lot more than folks realize. DLo better be ready to carry a load, otherwise Steph could get run into the ground. Depth remains a big issue.
8. Spurs - Death, taxes, the Spurs.
9. Kings - Love this squad. Tempted to bump them up but I think they need another piece + another year.
10. Mavericks - KP + Luka will be interesting and could be quite formidable. I don't like the supporting cast.
11. Pelicans - Awesome young squad, but they'll need time. AD out + Zion, Lonzo, Ingram, Favors, etc. in is basically a complete overhaul.
12. Minnesota - Meh city, think they could be candidates to blow the whole thing up.
13. Suns - Terrible.
14. OKC - Full on tank-a-palooza but I think the Grizz are untouchable. Feel bad for the fanbase it's going to be ugly.
15. Grizzlies - Brace yourself, Memphis.

 

[MVP]

14. OKC - Full on tank-a-palooza but I think the Grizz are untouchable. Feel bad for the fanbase it's going to be ugly.
15. Grizzlies - Brace yourself, Memphis.

Why? They already have two young budding stars in Morant and Jackson. Whats there to tank for for them? They will be pain in the *** for a lot of teams and certainly better than Suns and OKC.

 

[fishonjazz]

Sorry everyone, warriors will be on top once again.
Doesn't matter that Durant left and Klay got hurt. They are still a super team.

I mean Steph Curry and Alec Burks on the same team is enough to qualify as a super team alone. Plus Draymond and Klay when he comes back.

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[zman1527]

I think people are really discounting the warriors. They will be much better than people expect.

Either that or a total collapse. I can see them either in the top 4 or out of the picture entirely. Have a hard time seeing them fighting for 8th or something.

They are losing a lot: KD, Iggy, Livingston, and Klay won't be Klay this season. I am dubious about them. What have they got: Steph and Draymond are a great start, but is Russel a good match?

 

[fishonjazz]

They are losing a lot: KD, Iggy, Livingston, and Klay won't be Klay this season. I am dubious about them. What have they got: Steph and Draymond are a great start, but is Russel a good match?

They added Burks dude. Nuff said.
Might as well cancel the season and give the warriors the trophy.









Really doe with them losing Livingston and cook and Klay hurt I'm hoping Burks gets some decent playing time.

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