Top youngest teams most likely to turn top contender?

Heat fan06 · Post #1 » by **Heat fan06** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:02 pm

There are quite a few very young teams who have good talent but which of top youngest teams do you see breaking through as a contender in the next few seasons?

indaclubam2pm · Post #2 » by **indaclubam2pm** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:07 pm

without a doubt....

the rockets w/acquisition of dwight howard

GoSixersBro · Post #3 » by **GoSixersBro** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:12 pm

Houston Rockets (if they acquire Dwight) and Golden State Warriors. If Bogut can maintain a role of an imposing big man who can anchor the defense and protect the rim, GS has the young, developing pieces in Curry, Thompson, and Barnes to be a difficult team to beat. I think their postseason run in 2013 is just a preview of good things to come for that franchise.

Hedda Gambler · Post #4 » by **Hedda Gambler** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:15 pm

Utah Jazz have a shot. If the front court duo of Favors & Kanter work out, they are set for a long time.

JoeSchmo24 · Post #5 » by **JoeSchmo24** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:25 pm

Maybe not as a contender, but I do feel like the Wizards will make the playoffs next year. John Wall came on really strong at the end of the year and I like Bradley Beal. There is going to be some good rivalries with with the young #1 overall point guards in the East with Rose, Wall, and Irving.

Slava · Post #6 » by **Slava** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:39 pm

Jazz (Favors + Kanter) > Memphis (Gasol + Conley) > Warriors > Houston > Cleveland

Stone · Post #7 » by **Stone** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:58 pm

The Pacers are relatively young.......

koko88 · Post #8 » by **koko88** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:58 pm

houston and golden state no doubt.

houston if they get howard then trade asik ( because they are not compatible ) for a guy like ryan andersen to strech the floor. then maybe trade lin + picks ( if someone wants him ) for a better defensive pg to guard parker, westbrook, paul etc. in this time young guys like robinson and parsons need to develop and improve and howard needs to be healthy. sure...to many ifs but it's not imposible.

golden state needs to get rid of those old bad contracts like biedrins and get some experienced veterans.

xStanton27 · Post #9 » by **xStanton27** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:05 pm

Stone wrote:The Pacers are relatively young.......

But David West will head to LAC...

Post #10 » by **Jake0890** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:09 pm

xStanton27 wrote:
Stone wrote:The Pacers are relatively young.......

But David West will head to LAC...

Ha.

It's probably Warriors, Utah, Indy, and possibly Houston.

Post #11 » by **Trader_Joe** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:22 pm

Detroit has a chance to be special with Drummond, Monroe and some lotto picks added.

daschysta · Post #12 » by **daschysta** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:24 pm

Other than David West, George Hill is the oldest Pacer, at 27 years and 17 days. Pacers are already "contenders" by virtue of being in the ECF, even if Miami is heavily favored, but with improvement from George and Stephenson they could scratch the upper tier pretty soon.

daschysta · Post #13 » by **daschysta** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:27 pm

SlavaMedvedenko wrote:Jazz (Favors + Kanter) > Memphis (Gasol + Conley) > Warriors > Houston > Cleveland

Memphis's starting lineup is 28 years old (Gasol), almost 32 (ZBO), 33 years old (prince), and 31 years old (Allen). Their core isn't exactly young. Which isn't a big deal since they are already really good, but they aren't one of the younger NBA teams by a longshot.

Slava · Post #14 » by **Slava** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:36 pm

daschysta wrote:
SlavaMedvedenko wrote:Jazz (Favors + Kanter) > Memphis (Gasol + Conley) > Warriors > Houston > Cleveland

Memphis's starting lineup is 28 years old (Gasol), almost 32 (ZBO), 33 years old (prince), and 31 years old (Allen). Their core isn't exactly young. Which isn't a big deal since they are already really good, but they aren't one of the younger NBA teams by a longshot.

You're right, I thought Marc was much younger for some reason.

MoneyInDaBank07 · Post #15 » by **MoneyInDaBank07** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:47 pm

I'm almost a closet Orlando fan at this point. If they add a guy like McLemore in the draft, the future is looking bright in the sunshine state. Especially after stealing Tobias Harris. McLemore/Harris/Harkless/Vucevic looks nice.

BayAreaMadSkill · Post #16 » by **BayAreaMadSkill** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:49 pm

Took WAY TOO LONG for Orlando to be mentioned.

In two years, watch out. With a core of Harris/Vuc/Harkless (Top picks this and next year) and money to spend in 2014?

Come on. Detroit? lol.

Gomagic44 · Post #17 » by **Gomagic44** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:55 pm

Agreed. Watch out for the magic in 2 years.

Muggsy Bogues · Post #18 » by **Muggsy Bogues** » Tue May 21, 2013 10:00 pm

indaclubam2pm wrote:without a doubt....

the rockets w/acquisition of dwight howard

This has the opportunity to either make Houston really good or an annual candidate for implosion. Howard's very talented, but he's nutty as a fruitcake with an ego that'd make Kobe's look small.

Heat fan06 · Post #19 » by **Heat fan06** » Tue May 21, 2013 10:05 pm

exciting to think how good Curry/Thompson/Barnes can become next season...

Nolan · Post #20 » by **Nolan** » Tue May 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Has to be Golden State. Curry, Klay and Barnes are only getting better and if they can retain Jack, Landry and Rush they'll be a serious contender next year.