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Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:03 am
by GSP
Clips are well known frauds. They cant handle teams with legit bigs. They got lucky Kp got hurt and then sonned by Jokic. Denver didnt even have Barton and Harris was coming back from injury
Mavs could be interesting but i think theyre too flawed on defense.
It would be the Nuggets again but losing Jerami Grant was big. He was their best option on Bron and Ad. They have no one to check either now
Portland is better this season but theyre too easy to stop in the playoffs as weve seen time and time again
Utah is solid but you just arent going anywhere if Rudy Gobert is your best player
Warriors
Phoenix has Cp3 whos a game changer on both ends. Booker is trying on defense and is a top 10 scorer in the league maybe a top 10 offensive player in general. Ayton is potentially a generational big that can compete with Ad physically/athletically. Bridges is becoming one of the premier young talents among twoway players. His defense is SICKENING and hes developing on offense. Crowder is arguably a top 5 role player in the league. Him at the 4 when you have the length of Ayton and Bridges at the 3 is hard to beat
One of the better benches in the league too maybe not top 5 but close enough. Cam Johnson, Saric, Kaminsky can all play and give depth from 3-5. Moore is a really solid player. Cam Payne is a good backup Pg these days. Carter is like Pat Bev 0.5
this team is DANGEROUS
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:04 am
by Masai4PM
If that's the case, Lakers are going back to back.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:08 am
by KodiakBear
Then pencil in ring number 5 for the King.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:12 am
by dlts20
I actually think that Houston is
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:15 am
by Beethoven
Lakers are the only threat to the Lakers repeating.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:15 am
by zeebneeb
According to my general board hot take calculations, by game 6 we should know this year's MVP, by game 8 which rookie is destined to be working the McDonald's drive thru, and by game 10 of this season, we should all know next year's champion.
I am placing my bets accordingly.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:15 am
by LAKESHOW
I'm gonna give Props to the Suns. Why? CP3. The Clippers were HOT with griffin and cp3. Houston almost advanced past a GS team. OKC last year made a proud showing in the playoffs, now where is OKC?
Common denominator? CP3.
Phoenix will make some noise, especially with Booker as his running mate. They will shock western teams. The key? They need their young center to show improvement.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:20 am
by Marty_Budda
If suns really are the biggest threat then Lakers are about to sleepwalk to the finals.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:20 am
by DirtyDez
I’ll take a conference finals participant banner TBH.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:21 am
by HypeMode
I have a feeling this thread is going to be bumped in March when the Suns record is 25-38.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:22 am
by Kings4win
HypeMode wrote:I have a feeling this thread is going to be bumped in March when the Suns record is 25-38.
Let's all bookmark this ridiculous post
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:34 am
by macNcheese3
While the Clips are frauds, I agree, the Suns aren’t really the only threat. Utah and Portland won’t be a walk in the park either.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:39 am
by Ckay
I'll go with the Rockets if Beard Harden stay.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:40 am
by Bobbcats
If Cam Johnson and Mikal Bridges keep up the improvement they could be a top 3 seed. Not sure if they have the frontcourt to contend but their perimeter/wing depth is looking really solid.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:41 am
by Tor_Raps
A lot of threats in the West. Suns, Blazers, Clippers, Jazz, Nuggets, Mavs (with Pozingis), Rockets (with Harden) all have a chance.
Crazy to say but I'd probably put the Conference Finalist Nuggets last out of all those teams.
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:48 am
by JRoy
PHX might not even make the playoffs
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:53 am
by God Squad
LMAO
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:55 am
by Ice Trae
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:55 am
by God Squad
GSP wrote:Clips are well known frauds. They cant handle teams with legit bigs. They got lucky Kp got hurt and then sonned by Jokic. Denver didnt even have Barton and Harris was coming back from injury
Mavs could be interesting but i think theyre too flawed on defense.
It would be the Nuggets again but losing Jerami Grant was big. He was their best option on Bron and Ad. They have no one to check either now
Portland is better this season but theyre too easy to stop in the playoffs as weve seen time and time again
Utah is solid but you just arent going anywhere if Rudy Gobert is your best player
Warriors
Phoenix has Cp3 whos a game changer on both ends. Booker is trying on defense and is a top 10 scorer in the league maybe a top 10 offensive player in general. Ayton is potentially a generational big that can compete with Ad physically/athletically. Bridges is becoming one of the premier young talents among twoway players. His defense is SICKENING and hes developing on offense. Crowder is arguably a top 5 role player in the league. Him at the 4 when you have the length of Ayton and Bridges at the 3 is hard to beat
One of the better benches in the league too maybe not top 5 but close enough. Cam Johnson, Saric, Kaminsky can all play and give depth from 3-5. Moore is a really solid player. Cam Payne is a good backup Pg these days. Carter is like Pat Bev 0.5
this team is DANGEROUS
Re: Suns are the biggest threat to the Lakers repeating
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:55 am
by Blacksheep25
I got them fighting with like five other teams for the 7th and 8th seed.
