Top 8 teams in the east

[Asif16]

It's shocking to me, that multiple people actually believe the Nets will be better than the Raptors.

What’s so shocking about it?

Raptors wing depth is Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, and Stanley Johnson.

Lowry will be 34, Gasol will be 35.

Lol that doesnt change the fact that these 2 players are still really good and better than anyone on the nets roster besides Kyrie (who many people consider massive overrated)

Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.

We'll see I guess. Season cant come soon enough

[Rockice_24]

Can’t wait till da Nets prove folk wrong.
Can’t wait till philly lack of depth and injury prone players backfires
Can’t wait till Boston shows how overrated they are

Yeah, maybe the Nets will be relevant this year will be interesting to see.

Interesting. Nets fan believes worst case scenerio for two division rivals will occur. Also, who are these Injury prone players you're talking about? Embiid? That's just one player, and that's an odd thing to say considering Irving is also an often injured player and your other star player, KD, is out with a major injury. Let that hate go brotha.

Considering every post from BOS/PHILLY fans expect KD to be a shell of himself and Kyrie to tear up the locker room I suppose the Nets fans are the only ones who expect bad things to happen to their division rivals. I mean ru serious with that post?

I mean that's like the definition of fandom right there. Expect the best for your team and the worst for you competition.

[Duffman100]

It's shocking to me, that multiple people actually believe the Nets will be better than the Raptors.

Or having the Raptors as the 7th or 8th seed with Miami and Detroit above them.

It's almost as if people don't give any credence to the previous years performance at all. Raps roster is still near the top of the east quality.

[Crives]

It's shocking to me, that multiple people actually believe the Nets will be better than the Raptors.

Or having the Raptors as the 7th or 8th seed with Miami and Detroit above them.

It's almost as if people don't give any credence to the previous years performance at all. Raps roster is still near the top of the east quality.

Don’t you feel like Masai is going to try to blow things up?

[HoopsterJones]

MIL
PHI
TOR
BOS
IND
BKN
DET
MIA

[XxIronChainzxX]

It's shocking to me, that multiple people actually believe the Nets will be better than the Raptors.

Or having the Raptors as the 7th or 8th seed with Miami and Detroit above them.

It's almost as if people don't give any credence to the previous years performance at all. Raps roster is still near the top of the east quality.

Don’t you feel like Masai is going to try to blow things up?

The only way Masai blows it up is if the team craters. It's not his style. He didn't do it when we needed to repeatedly with Lowry and DeRozan and was vindicated with a title.

[ProspectPark]

It's shocking to me, that multiple people actually believe the Nets will be better than the Raptors.

What’s so shocking about it?

Raptors wing depth is Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, and Stanley Johnson.

Lowry will be 34, Gasol will be 35.

Lol that doesnt change the fact that these 2 players are still really good and better than anyone on the nets roster besides Kyrie (who many people consider massive overrated)

Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.

We'll see I guess. Season cant come soon enough

Ok so the Raptors have question marks just like everyone else.

I don’t understand why it’s so “shocking” if someone isn’t so high on the Raptors.

“Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.”

Lol actually yes they are. Can you tell me which playoff team in the NBA has a worse SG/SF combo?

[Duffman100]

What’s so shocking about it?

Raptors wing depth is Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, and Stanley Johnson.

Lowry will be 34, Gasol will be 35.

Lol that doesnt change the fact that these 2 players are still really good and better than anyone on the nets roster besides Kyrie (who many people consider massive overrated)

Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.

We'll see I guess. Season cant come soon enough

Ok so the Raptors have question marks just like everyone else.

I don’t understand why it’s so “shocking” if someone isn’t so high on the Raptors.

“Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.”

Lol actually yes they are. Can you tell me which playoff team in the NBA has a worse SG/SF combo?

I won't argue that. The Raps wings are rough.

But...the Raps also have Lowry, FVV, Siakam, Ibaka, and Gasol with a ton of young athletic depth.

The Celtics have no frontcourt. The 76ers are lacking bench depth. The Bucks lost Brogdon. The Nets aren't THAT good. Indiana has lost Oladipo for a while. The Heat and Pistons are unproven.

I'll take my chances on the defending champs with solid veterans and the MIP.

[LloydFree]

It's shocking to me, that multiple people actually believe the Nets will be better than the Raptors.

What’s so shocking about it?

Raptors wing depth is Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, and Stanley Johnson.

Lowry will be 34, Gasol will be 35.

The Nets' roster isn't nearly as good as the Raptors' roster. People are acting like Durant will be available. The Nets 2nd best healthy player would barely be the Raptors'4th best player. The Nets barely have 4 legitimate starters.

There is zero chance the Nets are better than the Raptors UNLESS, Masai breaks the team up at the deadline.

[ProspectPark]

Lol that doesnt change the fact that these 2 players are still really good and better than anyone on the nets roster besides Kyrie (who many people consider massive overrated)

Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.

We'll see I guess. Season cant come soon enough

Ok so the Raptors have question marks just like everyone else.

I don’t understand why it’s so “shocking” if someone isn’t so high on the Raptors.

“Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.”

Lol actually yes they are. Can you tell me which playoff team in the NBA has a worse SG/SF combo?

I won't argue that. The Raps wings are rough.

But...the Raps also have Lowry, FVV, Siakam, Ibaka, and Gasol with a ton of young athletic depth.

The Celtics have no frontcourt. The 76ers are lacking bench depth. The Bucks lost Brogdon. The Nets aren't THAT good. Indiana has lost Oladipo for a while. The Heat and Pistons are unproven.

I'll take my chances on the defending champs with solid veterans and the MIP.

Exactly! What’s great about this year is there are question marks all around outside of Bucks and 76ers.

Hope Raps are ready. The defending champs usually get everyone else’s best every night. Opponents usually have a little extra motivation when facing the Champs.

[LofJ]

1) Bucks
2) 76'ers
3) Celtics
4) Pacers
5) Raptors
6) Magic
7) Heat
8) Pistons

I don't think the Nets will stay healthy enough to get out of the playoff bubble. They'll end up sitting Kyrie to avoid sending their pick to the Hawks (lottery protected).

[ProspectPark]

It's shocking to me, that multiple people actually believe the Nets will be better than the Raptors.

What’s so shocking about it?

Raptors wing depth is Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, and Stanley Johnson.

Lowry will be 34, Gasol will be 35.

The Nets' roster isn't nearly as good as the Raptors' roster. People are acting like Durant will be available. The Nets 2nd best healthy player would barely be the Raptors'4th best player. The Nets barely have 4 legitimate starters.

There is zero chance the Nets are better than the Raptors UNLESS, Masai breaks the team up at the deadline.

Nets are pretty deep. Not sure what league you’re watching.

[zimpy27]

Bucks
76ers
Raptors
Pacers
Celtics
Magic
Heat
Nets/Pistons

[Johnny Bball]

It's shocking to me, that multiple people actually believe the Nets will be better than the Raptors.

Or having the Raptors as the 7th or 8th seed with Miami and Detroit above them.

It's almost as if people don't give any credence to the previous years performance at all. Raps roster is still near the top of the east quality.

Same thing every year in this place.

Raps will finish top 4 again and everyone can keep hoping with their bias that they will suck.

Sixers
Bucks

Raptors

Magic
Celtics
Pacers
Nets (in no real order here with all 4 close)

Heat
Pistons

And just for kicks, Hakws will be knocking on the last spot.

[pingpongrac]

What’s so shocking about it?

Raptors wing depth is Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, and Stanley Johnson.

Lowry will be 34, Gasol will be 35.

The Nets' roster isn't nearly as good as the Raptors' roster. People are acting like Durant will be available. The Nets 2nd best healthy player would barely be the Raptors'4th best player. The Nets barely have 4 legitimate starters.

There is zero chance the Nets are better than the Raptors UNLESS, Masai breaks the team up at the deadline.

Nets are pretty deep. Not sure what league you’re watching.

Kyrie, LaVert, DAJ, Allen, Harris, Prince and Dinwiddie is considered a deep roster? Chandler is going to miss the first 2+ months and the rest of the roster is compiled of scrubs and/or unproven young players that have bounced around (like Ellenson and Nwaba). What league are YOU watching?

[Duffman100]

The Nets' roster isn't nearly as good as the Raptors' roster. People are acting like Durant will be available. The Nets 2nd best healthy player would barely be the Raptors'4th best player. The Nets barely have 4 legitimate starters.

There is zero chance the Nets are better than the Raptors UNLESS, Masai breaks the team up at the deadline.

Nets are pretty deep. Not sure what league you’re watching.

Kyrie, LaVert, DAJ, Allen, Harris, Prince and Dinwiddie is considered a deep roster? Chandler is going to miss the first 2+ months and the rest of the roster is compiled of scrubs and/or unproven young players that have bounced around (like Ellenson and Nwaba). What league are YOU watching?

Temple is a good defender who can't shoot. Kurucs should have a nice 2nd season.

[Asif16]

What’s so shocking about it?

Raptors wing depth is Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, and Stanley Johnson.

Lowry will be 34, Gasol will be 35.

Lol that doesnt change the fact that these 2 players are still really good and better than anyone on the nets roster besides Kyrie (who many people consider massive overrated)

Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.

We'll see I guess. Season cant come soon enough

Ok so the Raptors have question marks just like everyone else.

I don’t understand why it’s so “shocking” if someone isn’t so high on the Raptors.

“Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.”

Lol actually yes they are. Can you tell me which playoff team in the NBA has a worse SG/SF combo?

OG is a work in progress I agree but you're severely underrating Norman Powell.

[ProspectPark]

The Nets' roster isn't nearly as good as the Raptors' roster. People are acting like Durant will be available. The Nets 2nd best healthy player would barely be the Raptors'4th best player. The Nets barely have 4 legitimate starters.

There is zero chance the Nets are better than the Raptors UNLESS, Masai breaks the team up at the deadline.

Nets are pretty deep. Not sure what league you’re watching.

Kyrie, LaVert, DAJ, Allen, Harris, Prince and Dinwiddie is considered a deep roster? Chandler is going to miss the first 2+ months and the rest of the roster is compiled of scrubs and/or unproven young players that have bounced around (like Ellenson and Nwaba). What league are YOU watching?

Lol ok instead of wasting time going back and forth, I’ll provide you with a quote from a recent Zach Lowe article talking about the Nets:

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27533126/is-big-two-better-big-three-nba-teams%3fplatform=amp

“The Clippers and Nets surround two stars with real depth that mostly skews young or toward guys in their primes. There is power and longevity in that model.”

See the “Real Depth” part? Let me guess, you are more knowledgeable about the NBA than Zach Lowe?

[Duffman100]

Nets are pretty deep. Not sure what league you’re watching.

Kyrie, LaVert, DAJ, Allen, Harris, Prince and Dinwiddie is considered a deep roster? Chandler is going to miss the first 2+ months and the rest of the roster is compiled of scrubs and/or unproven young players that have bounced around (like Ellenson and Nwaba). What league are YOU watching?

Lol ok instead of wasting time going back and forth, I’ll provide you with a quote from a recent Zach Lowe article talking about the Nets:

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27533126/is-big-two-better-big-three-nba-teams%3fplatform=amp

“The Clippers and Nets surround two stars with real depth that mostly skews young or toward guys in their primes. There is power and longevity in that model.”

See the “Real Depth” part? Let me guess, you are more knowledgeable about the NBA than Zach Lowe?

Yeah, I see the real criticism of the Nets is who is going to score in their frontcourt? Prince, Kurucs, DAJ and Allen... there isn't much offensive firepower there. It's all coming from Kyrie, Lavert and Dinwiddie.

[ProspectPark]

Lol that doesnt change the fact that these 2 players are still really good and better than anyone on the nets roster besides Kyrie (who many people consider massive overrated)

Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.

We'll see I guess. Season cant come soon enough

Ok so the Raptors have question marks just like everyone else.

I don’t understand why it’s so “shocking” if someone isn’t so high on the Raptors.

“Norman Powell and OG are also not players to just scoff at.”

Lol actually yes they are. Can you tell me which playoff team in the NBA has a worse SG/SF combo?

OG is a work in progress I agree but you're severely underrating Norman Powell.

Question marks all around for all the East teams other than Bucks and 76ers.

Btw...I’m a huge fan of Masai so in no way am I hating on Toronto or anything.