OT: Best team in the East currently?

[Vintage]

It depends on what happens with Lance Stephenson. The Pacers had the best point differential in the NBA when their starters played and an abysmal one when any other unit played...even four starters and one reserve. The Pacers' starting lineup was a machine finely tuned to play with each other and only with each other. Remove even one part and it broke down.

Stephenson is one of those parts and Indiana will have a tough time bringing him back. If they lose him, I don't think they'll be as bad as they were last year when a starter sat, because they'll adjust their system a bit...but I think they'll drop down a reasonable amount.

For now, I'll put Cleveland at the top with Indiana a possible contender if they can retain Stephenson. If the Cavs manage to add Love, though, I don't think Indiana compares even if they get Stephenson back.

I have Chicago #1.

 

[Minstrel]

I have Chicago #1.

#1 for most player minutes missed to knee problems? I do too.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I love what the Bulls did this off-season!

Gasol isn't the player he used to be but he is still very serviceable and not a bad mentor to have for Mirotic.

By the time his contract is up Mirotic should be more than ready to take over.

 

[Vintage]

#1 for most player minutes missed to knee problems? I do too.

It's not a degenerative issue. It's not something he can't come back from.

Basically, it's not a Brandon Roy problem.

 

[Minstrel]

It's not a degenerative issue. It's not something he can't come back from.

Basically, it's not a Brandon Roy problem.

He's doing his best though; I have faith in Rose to never come back from it.