Random NBA Observations 2016 - 2017

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Philly is a scrappy bunch. If Ben lives up to his Rich Man LO potential, Embiid :mjcry: , and Get Ball or another impact Guard, they can def make the offs next year with how weak the back end of the East is.
If they stay healthy they'll be fighting for home court within 4-5 years IMO. You didn't even mention Saric who's been an absolute beast the last few months. They could even add depth since all those young players will be on rookie contracts. If they can fill the roster out and Simmons and whoever they draft turns out to be talented their future is ridiculous. Especially considering they also have the Lakers pick coming either this year or next year.
 

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Wouldn't be any more difficult in the West - both conferences are thin as hell by the time you get down to the 8th slot.

I think the West will be much stronger next year. I expect New Orleans, Denver, and Minnesota to make a jump next year. I don't really see any of the playoff teams making a significant drop off next year either.
 

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Breh other than Saric and okafor they played against d leaguers tonight. If Philly doesn't philly it would of been the same results as the Boston and minny games dubs lost earlier.

Minny game ended up close, but I know what you mean. If steph shows life in the 4th though like he did in this game then GS always has a chance tho BECAUSE dray dominates on D.

Without KD this team goes fishing early.
 

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I think the West will be much stronger next year. I expect New Orleans, Denver, and Minnesota to make a jump next year. I don't really see any of the playoff teams making a significant drop off next year either.

Im looking for the clippers and grizz to begin their long awaited fall offs
 
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