With the official start of the NBA training camp, the teams are back on track. The preseason of the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers will also begin, which means that the 2021-22 season is coming.
Although these two teams are more concerned than any team in the league, there are still many teams who want to kick them off the altar, or at least get them some attention. With the start of the game, the major media players in the United States have also started to predict the dark horse team that will appear in the league. Let's take a look next.
Alex Kennedy: The Washington Wizards are the dark horse I think, because I really like their performance in the offseason. They signed Spencer Dinwiddie, Kyle Kuzma, Montreux Harrell, Kentwes Caldwell Pope, Corey Kisport , Aaron Holliday, Isaiah Todd and others. Dinwiddie and Bill can form an excellent two-shot combo in the backcourt, while Danny Afdiga (20 years old), Rui Hachimura (23 years old), Daniel Gafford (23 years old) Years old) and Thomas Bryant (24 years old) is likely to make significant progress in their next development. Suddenly, Washington gave the Bills some good and deep lineup to make the team go further. Don't be surprised if they exceed everyone's expectations.
Spencer Davis: The Lakers and Nets are so loved (it’s a matter of course) that the possibility of any other team reaching the NBA Finals Many people were shocked. In the east, pay attention to the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics . The Heat seem to like to secretly exceed people’s expectations when they least expect it,The most unexpected thing is that they entered the finals during the NBA bubble at this time a year ago. If Kyle Lowry can stay healthy, he will be an excellent reinforcement, and Jimmy Butler always seems to be able to perform his best when he is not being watched. state. There is also Bam Adebayor , he is a Swiss army knife , there is a lot of room for growth. For Celtics , a new head coach may inject freshness into the air. Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been liberated, but Udoka may be the one who takes the team one step further. In addition, the contract issues of the past few seasons have been resolved by Marcus Smart . By the way, Al Horford is also back. Playing with acquaintances is never a bad thing.
Ethan Fuller: The Toronto Raptors face the most challenging environment of all teams in the 2020-21 season, and they will greatly exceed expectations. Pascal Siakam is the main candidate for a large rebound, Fred Van Fleet continues to show his strength in Thunder Stadium. These young cores may be even more underestimated in the NBA. One of the groups. I'm very happy to see the Raptors feel a whole new look next season.
Mock Hamilton: I might choose the Denver Nuggets. It is difficult to pick a dark horse from the West, because there are many teams worthy of being called strong competitors. But I think most people think that the Lakers, Clippers, Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns are the teams they want to beat.Denver is often excluded from the conversation, especially Jamal Murray is also on the wounded list. Nevertheless, I still like them. If Murray can recover and Jr. Michael Porter continues to grow, they will be strong.
Drew Maresca: What is the dark horse team? Technically speaking, except for the Lakers and Nets, other teams are dark horses. As far as this issue is concerned, I really like the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic will continue where he left. Michael Porter Jr. should start the five-year $207 million contract extension he just signed. Aaron-Gordon is still the past few years. The same season. If Jamal Murray can return in a near-full state at any time this season, the Nuggets will become terrible.
Jesse Blancart: Los Angeles Clippers. As Kawhi Leonard was absent indefinitely after a torn cruciate ligament of the former , the Clippers are no longer considered a championship contender for the upcoming season. However, the Clippers are bringing back their core players and have enough wing depth to maintain the level of the season. In the absence of Leonard, I predict that Paul George will have an important season, while other players such as Marcus Morris, Terence Man_ Span2span and Justis Winslow will fill this gap. If Leonard can return in time for the playoffs, the Clippers may have a chance to advance to the playoffs.
Chris Sheridan: Charlotte Hornets ,Of course, the premise is that they are sure that Gordon Hayward will maintain a complete and healthy season. I like to let Mason Plumley as the center. Last season we all knew the ability of Ramello Ball . Such a wasp is still very powerful.
Of course, one thousand people have one thousand Hamlet. Everyone has their favorite team and their own dark horse team. What do you think about the views of these media people? Welcome to discuss.
