guynumber45 wrote:Wingy wrote:Dubnation wrote:I'll be one of the first to ask, Will OKC repeat?
If healthy, I feel like there’s no doubt.
This was their “vulnerable” season being ahead of schedule, and most teams losing at this stage. They’ve gotten by being mainly being way better than most everyone else.
Now they’ve been through the struggle. They’ll be more confident. More poised. Everyone is at the age where they should maintain and for the most important guys - get individually better.
They are pretty vulnerable in my opinion. Unless Jdub/Chet take a huge leap on offense(Which is certainly on the table given how young they are), I could see them getting bounced. Their half-court offense these playoffs has been terrible and needs significant improvement if they want to be repeat champions
At the moment, I'd would say yes. I usually pick the champs to repeat but I wouldn't feel confident in it. Like you said, those other players need to take a leap or else I could definitely see another experienced team bouncing them because this OKC doesn't strike fear in other teams like a GS, Miami, Cleveland, Lakers of the past.