San Antonio on the under. LMA is going to struggle trying to fill the leadership void left by Duncan. It will be so bad that Pops will retire at season's end.
Let's see, last year you were off by 21 wins in your prediction. Assuming you continue that pattern, 33 + 21=54 wins. Sounds about right.
I've actually been giving serious thought to the potential that Pop retires from the league and turns his focus to coaching team USA. I don't think it will be this year, but when Parker and Ginobili retire I could definitely see that happening. Next summer olympics is in 4 years, so maybe in 3 seasons Pop retires.
Utah is not as good as everyone says they are. In fact, I think the 8 playoff teams will be the same as last year, 2014, and would've been 2015 if OKC had been healthy. That 8 is tough to crack and Utah won't break through. I take the under on Utah and over on Portland. If Blazers are reasonably healthy, they will win 50-55 games. Utah will be lucky to win 42 games.
I think I'd take the under on GS too. These super teams usually disappoint in their first regular season.