So I think I can speak for everyone when I say that this offseason went better than all of our expectations. Obviously, landing Zion is amazing. However, what DG has been able to pull off via AD has be ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
Looking at the team we have put together:
C: Favors, Okafor, Hayes
PF: Zion,Wood, Melli
SF: Ingram, Hart, Moore, Kenrich
SG: Jrue, Redick, NAW
PG: Ball, Jackson
Do we have a chance at making the playoffs next year? As great as our offseason has been, the west has gotten even stronger this year. This is a whole new team and there is a lot of questions that need to be answered. How well will Zion play? Will the ex Lakers stay healthy? What kind of system will we run?
Looking at it from an early perspective in the west:
Will make Playoffs:
Golden State
Los Angeles (only a guarantee if they get Kawai) - If not IDK who the heck they are going to sign at this point
Denver
OKC
Portland
Utah
Houston
This leaves 1 or 2 spots to be had in the west depending on what the Lakers are able to do.
Fighting for the 1 - 2 playoff sports:
Pelicans
Clippers
Kings
Timberwolves
Mavericks
Spurs
Out of these teams, I only see the Kings, Mavericks, and the Spurs being an issue.
Do you think we make the playoffs? I think we make it as the 7 seed and have the possibility to come out of the first round. Should be an exciting season no matter what!
Do we make the playoffs? Do we make it out of the first round?
Your thoughts?