The NBA 2015/2016 season preview
The NBA season is almost here and Golden State Warriors will face a tough task to defend a title they won last year, the first in the franchise history. We will present you every division separately and season expectations.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
ATLANTIC DIVISON
Toronto Raptors are the main favorites to claim the division title again. The Raptors secured a first spot last time with 49 wins and were the only team in the division with a record over .500. Boston Celtics are among the youngest teams in the league and their roster looks pretty strong. They’re looking like a playoff team. Brooklyn Nets had the title aspirations in recent years, but they failed even to reach the conference finals. Deron Williams is gone now, and the team will try to rebuild around the center, Brook Lopez. New York Knicks’ president Phil Jackson took over the basketball operations duties two years ago and he is ready to build the new Knicks around Carmelo Anthony, of course. Philadelphia …show more content…
Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs will be the main rivals for the Southwest title. James Harden has the MVP quality and his team is among the candidates for a championship ring. The Spurs made an excellent job in bringing LaMarcus Aldridge and with “old-timers” Duncan, Parker and Ginobili, will be a major threat for the Warriors, Rockets and Clippers in the West. Dallas Mavericks added Deron Williams and Wesley Matthews, but missed out on DeAndre Jordan and lost Tyson Chandler, so it will be a long way for them in the playoff hunt. New Orleans Pelicans were a pleasant surprise last year when they qualified for the postseason at Oklahoma’s expense. Anthony Davis is an MVP caliber and with numerous versatile players around him, I can see the Pelicans in top eight. Memphis Grizzlies are the best defensive team in NBA and their starting five is the same for years. They will be in playoffs for
The NBA season is almost here and Golden State Warriors will face a tough task to defend a title they won last year, the first in the franchise history. We will present you every division separately and season expectations.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
ATLANTIC DIVISON
Toronto Raptors are the main favorites to claim the division title again. The Raptors secured a first spot last time with 49 wins and were the only team in the division with a record over .500. Boston Celtics are among the youngest teams in the league and their roster looks pretty strong. They’re looking like a playoff team. Brooklyn Nets had the title aspirations in recent years, but they failed even to reach the conference finals. Deron Williams is gone now, and the team will try to rebuild around the center, Brook Lopez. New York Knicks’ president Phil Jackson took over the basketball operations duties two years ago and he is ready to build the new Knicks around Carmelo Anthony, of course. Philadelphia …show more content…
Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs will be the main rivals for the Southwest title. James Harden has the MVP quality and his team is among the candidates for a championship ring. The Spurs made an excellent job in bringing LaMarcus Aldridge and with “old-timers” Duncan, Parker and Ginobili, will be a major threat for the Warriors, Rockets and Clippers in the West. Dallas Mavericks added Deron Williams and Wesley Matthews, but missed out on DeAndre Jordan and lost Tyson Chandler, so it will be a long way for them in the playoff hunt. New Orleans Pelicans were a pleasant surprise last year when they qualified for the postseason at Oklahoma’s expense. Anthony Davis is an MVP caliber and with numerous versatile players around him, I can see the Pelicans in top eight. Memphis Grizzlies are the best defensive team in NBA and their starting five is the same for years. They will be in playoffs for