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The west is a stacked deck, but here's where I sense a lot of danger...
We have 5 teams now with GREAT starting lineups. On paper.
T'wolves have two of the worst chemistry killers in the league: alien face and predator head. Not to mention a center who sat out all of the second half last year because he didn't like his team. Trust me, Kandi coulda played if he wanted to. Position by position, Minnesota improved, but their ability to mesh with eachother will be tested.
My team, the Lakers have landed the best deal since the Luisiana Purchase. That doesn't mean we're home free. GP talks about running our offense on ESPN, but we run a triangle where we don't need a true PG. He's gonna be a crowbar in the gears if he doesn't conform to PJ.
The Spurs improved a tiny bit, and missed out on a little bit. They had a great core last year and they no longer have the Admiral to bring it all together.
Kings have been good for a while now, but they are gonna experience what the Lakers did last year - minimal moves and old crickety veterans do not a champion make.
Mavs will be Mavs. There is no D in Dallas and thus no rings either.
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