08-06-2025, 04:44 PM
(08-06-2025, 04:14 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: I've always said Memphis is on the cusp of being a contender. They do a great job of drafting and developing their young talent (case in point: Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama, Edey, and GG Jackson). However, everything has to fall into place with Ja and JJJ being healthy. They were knocking on the door a few seasons ago when they finished as the 2 seed in the West, only to be knocked out of the playoffs in 7 games by GS, I believe.
Fascinating to watch “one hit wonders” in the NBA. I was thinking about Sacramento the past couple of years. Or Utah a couple of years ago. Brooklyn in 2022-2023. Memphis in 2021-2023.
Teams that way outperform expectations for a season or two, but then fade quickly.
I’m wondering if Boston will drop significantly this year. Or the Lakers, as LeBron declines. Milwaukee might be poised for a dive. Was Indiana’s run a flash in the pan?