The 2019-2020 NBA season is fast approaching. A new champ will be crowned. The Los Angeles Lakers hope to be that champion but with so many moves this offseason, who does stand in their way of a championship?
TheLos Angeles Lakershave had a great offseason. They gotAnthony Davisand made a roster that can possibly contend for the title. Except, the Lakers weren’t the only team to have made big moves this offseason. Practically every team that was/is contenders also made big moves. Making the road to the NBA championship an even harder journey for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Clippers are the most obvious contenders to fight against the Lakers for the championship. They gotKawhi Leonardand even snaggedPaul Georgein the offseason, making them one of the top teams in the league overnight, maybe even the top team.
Not to mention the rest of the Clippers team is full of talent, withMontrezl Harrell,Lou Will,Pat Bev, and the Lakers old centerIvica Zubac. They pose the most threat to the Lakers championship run.
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The Warriors, even withoutKlay Thompson, are still a very dangerous team. They tradedKDto the Nets in a sign and trade deal forD’Angelo Russell,who is only getting better and better. WithCurryas his new mentor/leader, he will soon become one of the leagues most dangerous players.
They still have Curry andDraymond Greentoo, which will still make a great team. It also will help that they are coached insanely well. So, don’t count the Warriors out just yet.
The Rockets, Jazz, and the Nuggets also all pose a threat to the Lakers. We already know what the Rockets are capable of, they might have not been the best in the playoffs the last couple years.
Now, they have improved even more with the addition ofRussell Westbrook. This year is now or never for the Rockets. If they can’t win this year, It might never happen during theJames Hardenera.
The Jazz are the dark horse of the Western Conference. They have a scary good complete team. With the addition ofMike Conley, it only makes the team better.Donovan Mitchell,Bogdan Bogdanovic, andRudy Gobertmake the team one of the most complete in the Western Conference.
The Nuggets were poised for a big playoff run last season. Their dreams were crushed by the Portland Trailblazers who managed to pull off the upset. They still have the same team, only more experienced.Nikola Jokicwill only get better and the team will only be that much more ready to fight for that championship this upcoming year.
The Trailblazers could create a problem for the Lakers if they can find a way to fit together better than last year. Especially with the Lakers lack of playmakers at the guard position. It will only make it harder for the Lakers to guardDamian LillardandC.J. McCollum.
In the Eastern Conference, the top two teams that can cause some trouble for the Lakers are the Sixers and the Bucks. The Sixers still have a great team, even withoutJimmy Butler.Joel EmbiidandBen Simmonswill become more of a problem with the experience they gained in the playoff. Especially, if Simmons worked on his shot this offseason.
The Bucks have the reigning MVP of the League inGiannis Antetokounmpoand the coach of the year inMike Budenholzer.They might be a little weaker withoutMalcolm Brogdonon the team, but they will still contend against any team and have a good chance at the title.
The Pacers and the Pistons. Both of these teams have an under the radar good team. The Pacers grabbed Brogdon,T.J. Warren, andJeremy Lamb. Each of whom will help the team be deeper than most in the league. Also, onceVictor Oladipocomes back the Pacers could be a dark horse to win the East.
The Pistons, I know, it sounds ridiculous but they have all the makings of a contending team. Great players inBlake Griffin,Derrick Rose, andAndre Drummond. A great coach inDwane Caseyand some good role players. They even added Big3 legendJoe Johnsonnot too long ago either. If there was ever an underdog to win, it is most definitely the Pistons this upcoming year.
The Los Angeles Lakers are heavy contenders this upcoming season. They will have a tough road ahead of them, but what great teams haven’t? This next season is going to be a fun one.
With no clear favorites to win the championship. It’s all for the taking. The question is, who is going to step up and take the hardware?
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