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Which Western Conference team is most likely to threaten for a playoff spot in 2010

  • Grizzlies

    Votes: 7 13.7%

  • Thunder

    Votes: 29 56.9%

  • Timberwolves

    Votes: 4 7.8%

  • Clippers

    Votes: 4 7.8%

  • Warriors

    Votes: 7 13.7%
  • Total voters
    51
Nikolokolus

Nikolokolus

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Simple question, which team has the most dramatic improvement in the win-loss column next season and gets in to the post-season and why?

I picked the Timberpups.

They've got a legit low post scorer in Al Jefferson, Kevin Love has been surprisingly good, Randy Foye is a pretty decent shooting guard, all they lack is a more efficient point guard and by all accounts they are planning to make a run at a guy like Hinrich in the off-season which would make them not necessarily a contender, but certainly a well balanced squad. My second choice would be the Grizzlies, who really seemed to have blossomed under Lionel Hollins (Conley in particular).
 
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Nikolokolus said:
Simple question, which team has the most dramatic improvement in the win-loss column and why?
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OKC...very good core group of young guys. Might be fighting for a playoff spot next season. 2011 for sure. Memphis is right there too.
 
G State. Only needs 1 or 2 pieces.
 
OKC hands down. Can you imagine if they win the lottery and get local boy Blake Griffin?

Westbrook
Durant
Green
Griffin
Nenad/some random corpse

O__O
 
I say Clips. They had a lot of injuries this season, and with Baron, Zach, Camby, Gordon, etc, I think they'll improve next year. I think Gordon is going to be good, and I suspect he'll be even better next season.

I don't think the Grizzlies are ready to make a move. Minnesota is playing decent, but I'm not convinced they are playoff material. The Thunder could be a darkhorse, depending on who they draft and whether they make any free agent or trade acquisitions.

I think it's been the Clips and W's, but I think the Clips are going to win out. I think Phoenix is going to blow it up this summer, and I think Dallas or San Antonio are the next old team that will fade next season.
 
hoojacks said:
OKC hands down. Can you imagine if they win the lottery and get local boy Blake Griffin?

Westbrook
Durant
Green
Griffin
Nenad/some random corpse

O__O
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Durant isn't a shooting guard though. I think they need to move Jeff Green for a legit shooting guard.
 
Nik said 2010 guys. The Thunder aren't challenging for a playoff spot next season. Maybe 2011, but not next season.
 
Too close to call, IMO. Depends on what happens this off-season. Any way you look at it though, the West is going to be absolutely crazy. No nights off.

The imbalance between East and West doesn't seem like it's going to get resolved any time soon. Kind of makes you wonder what the Blazers' record would have been if they played in the East and what the Cavs & Celtics fluffed up records would have been if they played in the West.
 
Next season, I'd pick Golden State. They have a lot of good young talent. They just need a competent point guard.

Long-term, I like the Thunder's future the best.
 
e_blazer said:
Too close to call, IMO. Depends on what happens this off-season. Any way you look at it though, the West is going to be absolutely crazy. No nights off.

The imbalance between East and West doesn't seem like it's going to get resolved any time soon. Kind of makes you wonder what the Blazers' record would have been if they played in the East and what the Cavs & Celtics fluffed up records would have been if they played in the West.
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Seriously. Look at our eastern conference record and you get your answer. We beat the Heat, we beat the Magic (should have been a sweep), we beat the Celtics. The Cavs were the only team that got us twice out of their elite.
 
I think Minny would have been a tougher team if they took Lopez over Love.

Lopez and Jefferson complement each other to a T!

The Thunder just need a big (and a bench) that is worth a damn and they'll make some noise.
 
GSW on paper - but with Ellis not happy and mad Nelson at the helm - they could be a great team or a lousy one just as likely.

My money is on the T-Pups.
 
Fez said:
I think Minny would have been a tougher team if they took Lopez over Love.

Lopez and Jefferson complement each other to a T!

The Thunder just need a big (and a bench) that is worth a damn and they'll make some noise.
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Just think if Minnesota had traded Mayo to the Nets for Carter and Lopez, instead of Mike Miller and Love.
 
I picked the Clips. If they would have been healthy this year, they would have challenged for a playoff spot this year.
 
maxiep said:
I picked the Clips. If they would have been healthy this year, they would have challenged for a playoff spot this year.
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I was really impressed with their defense last night. Their offense was seriously lacking though. No flow. Baron Davis is not a point guard. If they had a point guard it would make a huge difference.
 
OKC isn't going to be anywhere near the playoffs next year. I picked the Warriors. If they're all healthy this season, they would've won at least half their games.
 
The Clippers are the most veteran team in the poll, so they probably have the best chance of getting in the playoffs in the next year or two. If they don't make it though, they will probably fall off first. I agree with andalusian that the Warriors look good on paper, but I have no idea what the front office and owners are thinking right now. Any of the other three teams could be a team to watch in the next few years.
 
I think the Thunder have the highest ceiling, but they are also not close to realizing their potential. First will be Grizz, perhaps GS or Twolves, but 3 years from now, I think Thunder will be the better one.
 
Ah yes....vote in haste - repent at leisure.

I voted for OKC, because I believe they have the highest ceiling......but upon reflection, I doubt they will have the best record *next* season!
 
Memphis has all of the pieces to be a quality team. Connely is coming along. Mayo is the real deal. Gay is good. Gasol is a beast. They already have a post presence that OKC does not currently have and will have a hard time getting.

The Timberwolves will be dangerous if Al Jefferson can come back 100% from his injury.

I don't think any of the listed teams will seriously challenge for the playoffs though. Too many holes to fill and very little depth on any of those teams.
 
I also vote Memphis. They have the most talent, and more important, pieces that fit. OKC has talent but too many similar players.
 
LAC for most of the reasons posted. Z-Bo's and Boom Dizzle aren't going anywhere, they'll have a high lotto pick to go with Gordon and Thornton...they're well into the realm of going after BPA, which says things about their roster.

Maybe they've tuned Dunleavy out. Maybe the injuries just got into their heads. OKC may be better longer. But if someone's going to steal a spot next year, I think it's going to be LAC instead of any of the others.
 
BrianFromWA said:
LAC for most of the reasons posted. Z-Bo's and Boom Dizzle aren't going anywhere, they'll have a high lotto pick to go with Gordon and Thornton...they're well into the realm of going after BPA, which says things about their roster.

Maybe they've tuned Dunleavy out. Maybe the injuries just got into their heads. OKC may be better longer. But if someone's going to steal a spot next year, I think it's going to be LAC instead of any of the others.
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I was tempted to vote for the Clips next year myself and then I realized they have Donald Sterling for an owner, and are relying on B Diddy to stay healthy and motivated for a whole season when he's not in a contract year -- oh yeah, plus they have Z-Bo.
 
BrianFromWA said:
LAC for most of the reasons posted. Z-Bo's and Boom Dizzle aren't going anywhere, they'll have a high lotto pick to go with Gordon and Thornton...they're well into the realm of going after BPA, which says things about their roster.

Maybe they've tuned Dunleavy out. Maybe the injuries just got into their heads. OKC may be better longer. But if someone's going to steal a spot next year, I think it's going to be LAC instead of any of the others.
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This flies in the face of nearly the entire history of that "team". Betting on the Clippers is like kicking yourself in the balls. You can count on one hand the number of times the Clippers have been the playoffs in the last 20 years. Honestly, this is a team that must hate their fan base.

Z-Bo is a selfish pile of everything wrong about the NBA. Boom-Dizzle won't try hard for a bad team. Thornton is almost the defender that Z-Bo is.

Of all of the teams listed, I would have to believe that the Clippers have the absolute worst chance of making the Playoffs any time soon.
 
Minstrel said:
Next season, I'd pick Golden State. They have a lot of good young talent. They just need a competent point guard.
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the W's had a winning season with Monta in their lineup and he never looked (to my eye) to be fully recovered from his severe ankle sprain... hopefully for them their best player is 100% next year. Anthony Randolph and Anthony Morrow had impressive rookie seasons. They lack a low post scorer, but they've got good size and depth. With better health I could see them making the playoffs next year.

STOMP
 
I voted OKC. If they can get a solid big that can play D and rebound consistently, I think they are close to being a .500 ballclub. Durant, Westbrook, & Green are a nice core.
 
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