Lakers forward James believes that there are eight popular teams with the potential to compete for the championship this year, roughly the Celtics, Bucks, Heat, and 76ers in the Eastern District, as well as the Nuggets, Suns, Warriors, and Lakers in the Western District.
The Lakers have the strength to compete for the championship, but they need to play the league’s top defense and teamwork. The regular season is a process of team running-in and self-proofing. In James’ eyes, the running-in process and cohesion are more important than anything else. The Lakers are not ready yet, so the accumulation of every game in the regular season is important. It is an important process towards success and the pursuit of perfection.
In addition to the top eight favorites for the championship, more teams may emerge from the Western Conference to compete for the playoffs this year.thunderAdded seven-foot center Chet Holmgren,SpursWin the 2023 super championWembanyama(Victor Wembanyama), the Jazz exchanged for forward John Collins, the Mavericks made a comeback, Doncic + Irving are fully integrated, and there are as many as 12 teams in the Western Conference that have the strength to compete for the playoffs.
Although the Eastern District does not have the earth-shaking changes and crazy competition like the Western District, itpacerThe young players are mature, small forward Bruce Brown plays the role of glue, and the depth of the lineup is more complete.TyrannosaurusTo complete the backcourt, former Lakers guard Dennis Schroder joined.
Recommend several possible dark polo teams in the East and West before the season
The first dark horse in the Western Conference: Spurs
In the past, the Spurs’ record immediately improved significantly after Robinson (left) and Duncan (right) joined. Wembanya also has the ability to change the team.AP file photo
The biggest change for the Spurs is the offensive and defensive influence brought by the 220-centimeter-long man Wembanya. His performance in the four warm-up games has shocked the world. Wembanya averaged 19.3 points per game in the warm-up games, shooting 50% from the field, and played 21 minutes per game. His ball control, skills, shooting, and offensive and defensive influence on the field all exceeded expectations, as well as his defensive matchup and penalty area frame protection abilities. Give your opponent a headache and fear.
With Wembanya, the Spurs may improve from 22 wins last season to 41 wins, recreating the glorious history of Robinson joining the Spurs in 1989 and Duncan joining the Spurs in 1997. Robinson joined the Spurs in 1989 and helped the Spurs win 35 more wins in the first season (improved from 21 wins to 56 wins). Duncan joined the Spurs in 1997 and helped the Spurs win 36 more wins in the first season (improved from 20 wins to 56 wins).
The second dark horse in the Western Conference: Thunder
Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in last season’s draft, was reimbursed for the entire season due to a foot injury before the season started. He returned to the team healthy before the start of this season and performed quite well in the warm-up match. He is even more powerful for the rising Thunder!Associated Press
The Thunder were just one shot away from the playoffs last season. This year, the seven-foot-long Hoagland joined, and the height of the penalty area, pick-and-roll, and team offensive and defensive capabilities have been improved. The 25-year-old 198-centimeter guard Alexander already showed the annual MVP standards last season. And worth, averaging 31.4 points per game, the Thunder have the ability to reach the top six in the Western Conference.
The number one dark horse in the Eastern District: Pacers
The Pacers spent a lot of money to poach forward Brown (left) from last season’s championship team, greatly strengthening the bench strength, and many of the team’s problems may be solved.Associated Press
The Pacers only made one key reinforcement during the off-season. Nuggets-winning bench MVP forward Bruce Brown moved to the Pacers for US$45 million over two years. Is Brown worth his annual salary of US$22 million? How successful can the Pacers be with this little gamble? very interesting. I think this reinforcement has the finishing touch, just like the championship role Brown played in the Golden Nuggets last season. Starting from the bench, he can fight bad battles, play without the ball, and drive defense. He does not need the ball or a tactical role, but Brown is Can provide value and provide all combat elements and contributions to the team. Brown’s function has always been underestimated, but whether he is worth $45 million for two years and whether the Pacers will successfully reverse their playoff fortunes will be revealed soon.
In fact, the Pacers are only one key puzzle piece away from the playoffs. Brown, who is versatile at forward and defense, has top-notch defense, and has perfect efficiency and role, is the key puzzle piece for the Pacers to become the dark horse of the Eastern Conference.
The second dark horse in the Eastern District: Tyrannosaurus
Schroeder (middle) showed off his talents in the Men’s Basketball World Cup, helping Germany win the gold medal. Coming to the Raptors with the honor of World Cup MVP, he has a great chance to lead the team to a new style.AP file photo
The Raptors have a strong forward line with considerable advantages in athleticism, lineup depth, and offensive and defensive matchups. However, there are loopholes in the backcourt when point guard Fred VanVleet expires and leaves. The Raptors are still brave enough. This summer’s free agent market is targeting former Lakers guard Schroeder, signing this rhythmic and game-changing master for US$26 million in two years.
VanVleet mainly shoots outside jumpers, while Schroder is more of a breakthrough and mid-range jumper. The two main players have slightly different ball-handling styles, but each has their own strengths. As long as the core main players of the Raptors are healthy and defend well, the new Serbian coach Darko Rajakovic has rebuilt the Raptors defense + total offense style, and the Raptors are still the most challenging dark horse in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Rajakovic inNBAHaving coached in the Development League for two years, I am familiar with the NBA and have some experience in getting along with players. With their impressive forward and strong talent, the Raptors have the ability to overturn the top six in the Eastern Conference.
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