who is the best team in the east?

[Gay Cowboy]

How is Irving overrated? Facts please.

I believe if we can get Boozer we could be the top team in the East. If Vonleh or Zeller can put it up good numbers then we will be very good. MKG is going to improve and that will really help. I think right now the Bulls are the number one team as long as Rose is healthy. If Boozer signs with Miami then they could be a top team as well. I think Indiana could be a top team if they trade for Lance's replacement.

If Anthony Bennett can play as well as he has in the summer league then I see Cleveland being a top 3 team in the east.

Right now I'm trying not to be a homer but I really think the Hornets are going to be great.

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His numbers thru 3 seasons are nearly identical to Kemba, plus he's injury prone. He's overrated.

[Goondal]

Chicago (on paper) but I think we have a really strong argument for the two spot along with Indiana with Cleveland and Washington not far behind.

[rmoneyg35]

His numbers thru 3 seasons are nearly identical to Kemba, plus he's injury prone. He's overrated.

Stats don't mean everything. Kemba is above average pg.

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[davos]

I agree it's Chicago on paper but so much for them hinges on Rose.

 

It's super close though...I think we could gun all the way for the 3 seed.  

 

Tier 1: Chicago, Cleveland

 

Tier 2: Charlotte, DC, Indiana, Miami

 

Tier 3: Atlanta, Toronto, Brooklyn, Knicks

 

****Also, we're positioned perfectly to rebuild/or make splashes when the FA explodes in 2 years.   

 

 

 

 

[Omega Atrocity]

The best teams in the east are Cleveland and Chicago. But we're right behind them, we have a real shot at the southeast division this year.

[MCC]

I agree it's Chicago on paper but so much for them hinges on Rose.

It's super close though...I think we could gun all the way for the 3 seed.

Tier 1: Chicago, Cleveland

Tier 2: Charlotte, DC, Indiana

Tier 3: Atlanta, Toronto, Brooklyn, Knicks

****Also, we're positioned perfectly to rebuild/or make splashes when the FA explodes in 2 years.

Miami is still going to be pretty good. They're still ahead of Atlanta and Brooklyn in my opinion.

Edit: and still way better than the Knicks as well.

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[davos]

Miami is still going to be pretty good. They're still ahead of Atlanta and Brooklyn in my opinion.

Edit: and still way better than the Knicks as well.

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Oh sh*t forgot the Heat haha

 

I'd put them on the 2nd tier

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

1. Chicago (division winner)

2. Cleveland

3. Washington (division winner)

4. Toronto (division winner)

5. Charlotte (with Boozer, two seed)

6. Miami

7. Indiana

8. Atlanta

9. Brooklyn

10. Detroit

11. New York

12. Orlando

13. Boston

14. Milwaukee

15. Philadelphia

I think that Indiana team is going to struggle. Hibbert was exposed last year, so I think that George and West are going to have to carry that team and it's going to be tough in a division with Chicago and Cleveland.

[toldozer]

1. Chicago (division winner)

2. Cleveland

3. Washington (division winner)

4. Toronto (division winner)

5. Charlotte (with Boozer, two seed)

6. Indiana

7. Miami

8. Atlanta

9. Brooklyn

10. Detroit

11. New York

12. Orlando

13. Boston

14. Milwaukee

15. Philadelphian

If al started the season healthy last year I think we finished fifth last year. This is a better team.

[Guest]

I really think the hornets have to be considered for that spot.

I think we've past brooklyn, Washington, Toronto, indy and Miami.

I'd definitely say we are top three with Chicago and Cleveland.

Thoughts?

The Bulls can be the best team in the east if everyone stays healthy, but are a top four seed even without Rose.

The Cavs have a ton of potential if everything clicks. The line up of Kyrie / Wiggins / LeBron / Thompson / Varejo (?) could be quite exciting for their fans.

I still fancy Indy and Miami to be thereabouts as a top four team. I wouldn't rule out Washington or Toronto as a top four team, both are young and talented. That said, I think grabbing a top four seed has got easier next season. I'm not saying we are the third best team in the east, but we should be aiming for a top four seed.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

If al started the season healthy last year I think we finished fifth last year. This is a better team.

It's a better team but you can't get into the top four unless you're a division winner or have the next best record. Without Boozer, I still don't think we're better than Cleveland.

[Mojo]

Like most, Chicago and Cleveland will be (and should be) the favorites.  

 

I see us between a 3-5 seed.  6 seed is the floor IMO. 

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Remember division winners are guaranteed a place in the top four so one of Toronto/Brooklyn/New York will be in the top four.

If Chicago and Cleveland are both in the top four then our only chance of getting in the top four is to win the division over Washington.

[Chaos]

I think it goes without saying that Al will need to stay healthy and have a season just as strong as last year.