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The Pelicans just put up 46 points in the 1Q vs the Warriors. I knew that the Warriors dynasty would end one day, but I never envisioned it crumbling this fast. Always thought they would end more gracefully with the Steph and Klay. Makes it so much sweeter that we benefit from their downfall. The schadenfreude is sublime.
If these scores hold up, Chicago can pass Golden State in the win column (and have a hair better win percentage.)
NOLA had 8 players in double figures during their 7th straight road win against the whimpering Warriors.
Even a team like the Jazz who should be tanking like us are 1.0 game ahead of the dubs. Memphis just 3.0 games behind them, I swear it was like 7.0 just a week and a half ago. With some luck, a pick in the #4, the dubs’ #10, #34 from the Hornets, and #36-38 from the Hawks could be in our future. I know some of you guys hate losing, but it’s only temporary unless you’re the Pistons, Hornets, Kings, or Clippers. In a couple seasons, trust me, this team is going to be GOOD.
They’ve lived long enough to become the villains. Fans are idiotic. Give us the dynasty that those 3 had together, and I’ll defend Draymond all day. I wouldn’t feel great about it, but four championships would help me stomach the guilt LOL.
the only Problem i see is this goddam Protection. I mean, they could suck so bad that they get a top 4 pick
In the end, they probably won’t even be bad enough to get to 7th or 8th best odds. We’ve locked down at least the 5th spot, Memphis would have to leapfrog GS, and both the Raptors and Hawks would have to leapfrog GS for them to get to #6. Too far fetched. At 9th, which is probably most realistic, they have a 1/5 chance of getting into the top 4. I’m not totally sweating about those odds.
Again, I do not see them being better next year. It is a better class next year and the pick has less protection. So, we are looking at a pick around 10 this year or something better next year.
