narmerguy wrote:Ballerhogger wrote:narmerguy wrote:
Lebron ain't what he used to be, no idea what he'll look like with another year. He and AD have to both play at MVP levels for the Lakers to win, they don't have a reliable third guy who can attack.
if the nets vs lakers finals happen the nets have nobody to guard AD right now and will be out rebounded 50-30 in 7 game series.
AD would feast for sure, but the Lakers aren't an incredible 3-point shooting team and the Nets would be similar to the 2015-2019 Warriors in the pace that they can score. I'm just not convinced the Lakers can keep up even if AD is going to get his. Shutting down two guys, especially 1 past his prime, is doable. Shutting down 3 scorers all in their prime who can shoot from distance, score inside, hit free throws, etc? Seems like a heavy ask, and AD would be gassed from his offensive load.
is jumping the gun. who said the lakers and nets are automatic finals shoo-ins?
boston, miami, milwaukee, sixers and the pacers all have a chance of getting to the finals
of course, the clippers are still looming large to the lakers' repeat aspirations.