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[mvossman]

Wow, I do. I'm not predicting contention, really, but I think it's super possible.

I just think so many things would have to go right for that to be the case.  My biggest concern might be the continuity/chemistry.  Of the top three guys, AD and Kyrie have played in the same lineup for 25 minutes.  That's it.  And Kyrie won't get added back to the mix until late in the season.  Teams generally need time to jell (years) and take their lumps in the playoffs before reaching contender status.  My goal for this season is that they see what they have in Flagg, figure out what rotations work, get some quality minutes with Kyrie and make at least one 7 game playoff series.  Anything past that is gravy.