That’s really it.
With so much unknown still left to be sorted out, I find that to be pretty damn exciting.
Let’s start with the standings topic.
So where’s the chaos?
If you’re someone like the Cavs or Celtics, how that shakes out certainly matters.
2 of the 3 final games for the Pacers this season, will be against the Cavs.
That, in theory could give the Cavs a choice.
In the West, good fucking luck trying to predict how seeds 2-10 shake out.
No matter what combination of matchups we end up with, I can’t think of a bad matchup.
How about a potential DEN/MIN opening round?
All these games matter!
Anyone who suggests one guy has a no brainer lead over the other is full of shit.
When we saw that happen, we were told that this was because of a superteam.
So, why does OKC’s being a superteam now not matter?
I honestly don’t know how you decide this award.
So will it be voter fatigue that does him in?
He’s more than worthy.
If Mobley/JJJ win it, it will now drastically impact their current extensions.
That takes his salary from around $38M to $53M.
The same is true for JJJ.
If he were to win DPOY, the Grizzlies would then be on the hook for a 5/345M supermax.
Do you think the Grizzlies are pumped about paying anyone $69M a year?
It feels a little unrealistic to think they dedicate $170M+ to just 3 players doesn’t it?
This is why the new CBA is such a motherfucker.
You shouldn’t be penalized for drafting well and hitting on picks that turn into amazing players.
That means teams will spin up the risk of shortening their window, all because they drafted well.
It’s also not a lock that someone like Giannis hits the requirement either.
If the Bucks are locked into the 6 seed, do they sit Giannis to have him healthy?
If he misses the 65, who gets his spot?
Are they paying all 3?
What about Jalen Williams and OKC?
