The start of the season is excitement, but sometimes also money put on a foal that attracts us. Real money for those who can and want, or simple predictions between friends or family, just to hear your mother talk about the son of Joakim Noah and Magic Jordan. In any case, this season 2022-23 is no exception to the rule and we have therefore decided to reflect for 30 seconds on some existential questions. One of them ? Which two franchises will fight in June for the last ring. Submit the reviews, throw me this one, and let’s go out in June, probably with big laughs.
Nico M
Clippers – Dollars. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are back, a huge squad, solid foundations, a coach who has the respect of his group, a lot of talent and experience … if there is a team armed to fight for the title this year, it is the Clippers. Two years after their first conference final, I can see the Californian franchise take another step and win the West under the impulse of a Kawhi on a mission. Across the country, the Bucks are the team that gives me the most certainty. Because they have Giannis, because they have already won a title, because there is Jrue and Middleton, because continuity and collective solidity are part of the team’s DNA. Certainly the competitors will not be lacking in the East but each contender has his dose of uncertainty: what will the Celtics give with Joe Mazzulla? The Sixers at the Playoffs, can we really believe it? What do you think of the Nets after last season’s mess? Are the Heat really armed enough to play the title? So many questions that make me want to side with the Greek Freak.
John
Networks – Warriors. Dedication to Team Bacri but then final between Clippers and Bucks thanks but no thanks, if I want to spend six tasteless evenings I might as well go and see a show of the embarrassing GOAT Anne Roumanoff. Still abused of course, all of this to say that I don’t see anyone – ideally an injury-free season – go and challenge the Warriors’ spot in the NBA Finals. Mention to the Grizzlies then to the Clippers in fact, also to all the Nuggets and you have my four in the West, I mention the Philadelphia Losers, the Milwaukee Trucks and the Boston Critics and you have my four in the east, but honestly what’s better than a final between Kevin Durant and the franchise that gave him a career? The rating is huge for Brooklyn because it will take a good alignment of the planets, but in terms of talent and in full not many people will be looking for the Nets this season. Apart from the Warriors suddenly, who will beat them 4-1 with a smile. So I just gave you the eight conference semifinalists, the NBA finalists and the NBA champion while I poured my bile on dozens of innocent people? I’m not a publisher huh, I’m a genius.
Alessio T
Warriors-Bucks. The last two samples face to face, it would be a poster worthy of the name, don’t you think? Milwaukee had the means to return to the finals last year, but Khris Middleton’s injury nipped the Daims’ ambitions in the bud. If the group is spared more from the plagues this season, I can see the band Freak return to the top of the chart. Giannis explained that seeing the Warriors parade got on his nerves, so we can expect the Greek to bring out the heavy artillery. In front of them, in fact, the champion, who probably had to get rid of the Clippers in the Conference Final in a tempting duel. For the second consecutive year the Dubs will be in the NBA Finals with the Big 3 at 100%, an arsonist Jordan Poole off the bench and Andrew Wiggins on the X factor. Second Finals MVP in two years for Steph or Giannis who finds ownership of him? We will see next June.
Clemente
Bucks – Clippers. Let’s go crazy, send the Clippers to the NBA Finals for the first time in their history, so that they try to ward off bad luck once and for all and throw that “underdog” label in the trash. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are back, the squad is gigantic and very complete. Also, The Klaw is coming out of a white season, and who says Kawhi’s white season says the title right behind, right? Up front, the Bucks appear to be the best equipped in the East to get this trophy, Giannis is still pissed off and will also want to take out his nerves on anyone after a EuroBasket stopped prematurely. His companions have not changed much and therefore have the advantage of cohesion and experience. Either way, this final will be a style opposition and a tactical battle between two coaches who have already lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy. One of them will overtake the second and will therefore be the first.
Nico V
Warriors – Networks. Because we want them, these reunions between Kevin Durant and his former teammates. An entire summer spent mulling over Golden State’s victory rather than eliminating its Nets, this is already a good start to the scenario for a potential final. Because the Nets have a workforce of paper nags. Because the Celtics no longer have their coach, because Kevigne will have some smaller shoes this time. Because the Sixers will remember Ben Simmons’ prodigious basketball. Because the Warriors will only have to field two pretty girls on the sidelines for Jordan Poole to activate his for the bank. Because Stephen Curry is always too strong. Because the Lakers will still make Marseille producers blush and the Clippers will respect their habit starting in early May. Because the Nuggets will end up in sauce anyway. Because the Suns will have started group therapy a long time ago. And above all, because they will give us fifteen days of fire in terms of basketball.
Mattis
Networks – Clippers. Yes, I want to believe the Nets won’t be taking cabbage all season. Yes, I want to believe that Kyrie and KD want to be there and that they won’t hurt each other on first contact. Yes, I want to believe it my friend TJ Warren will be back someday … well, let’s digress. The Nets still have one of the best league rosters on paper with 2 of the greatest offensive talent the sport has ever seen. Gentlemen, a no-frills and no-drama season, is it possible? I hope so, already for this prognosis, but above all for the pleasure of the eyes to see this duo fighting for the conquest of the supreme title. In front, a team that has never made it to this stage of the competition but that scares more than one with its sick workforce. Kawhi in shape has already brought the Raptors to the end of 2019, so surrounded by Paul George, John Wall and especially Nicolas Batum, I can see them hitting everything that happens with the keur chemi after a regular season in diesel mode. Upon arrival, a Kawhi-KD duel to remember 2019 but this time without injuries. It slams.
Gauthier
Nuggets – Dollars. Let’s go crazy, let’s send them Clipper Nuggets for the first time in their history in the NBA Finals, ouhlala I almost copied the text of the colleague without paying attention. In fact, we wouldn’t be so crazy to predict that the reigning two-time MVP has taken his franchise where he’s never gone. Especially with the return of his chief lieutenant, Jamal Murray, who we remember will also be a new All-Star this season. Recovered from serious injury, anything he doesn’t kill makes you stronger, Murray will thirst for revenge and the League will give him a drink. Opposite, other vengeful people. Giannis Antetokounmpo was beaten twice in a row by Nikola Jokić for the biggest individual prize, no but what the hell, return the money or at least the ring. Khris Middleton will want revenge on him too, but in his case it’s on life. Let’s not prevent a man from participating in the final conf without creating a feeling of extreme anger in him. Be careful, it will hurt and the final will be beautiful.
Jeremy
Bucks – Clippers. Yes, the choice is easy as they are two huge fish. But both franchises have strong and experienced lists that seem built to win. And then, frankly, some duels make you want, Giannis against Kawhi, Paul George against Krhis Middleton, Jean Mur against Jrue Vacance and of course Bobby Portis fighting with Marcus Morris… what a sweet dream. In the East, the business is simple. Spared from injuries, the Bucks will move up to the final under the guidance of an MVP from Giannis, it must be remembered. Aside from Celtics and Sixers, no franchise can compete. On the Wild West side, the Clippers’ path will be much more complicated: Warriors, Grizzlies, Nuggets … But Kawhi and PG13 will finally understand what they are paid for: taking the other Los Angeles team to the top. The Magic Ball is formal, it will be Bucks – Clippers in the final and the parade will be green…
