Beijing time on September 30, although the 76ers successfully traded for Harden last season, the 76ers did not succeed in playoffs , and even Harden's performance in last season was not recognized. After all, Harden's condition was not very good, and Harden did not give the team much help in the playoffs, so Harden was questioned a lot at this time, but in the offseason, Harden chose to cut his salary for the team's signings, and Harden's choice was recognized. After all, Harden's approach was to help the 76ers improve his hard strength.
At the same time, Harden talked about Embid , and Harden said this: Although Embiid has not got the MVP, he played very well. So you don't need to score 30 points here. During the offseason, Embiid and Rivers coaches have expected me to stay healthy. I've been struggling for the past two and a half years because I can't be myself. It is obvious that Harden still recognizes Embiid's strength. Last season, Embiid once had the opportunity to win the MVP. Although Embiid did not receive such an honor in the end, Embiid had actually already played the MVP level. If Harden can restore his previous level, then the 76ers will have a chance to compete for the championship. However, many people still have doubts about Harden's recovery of his own level. After all, Harden has not been in good shape since he left the Rockets.
Now ESPN data expert Kevin Pelton predicts the Western Conference team's record in the 2022-23 season through the data model. 1. Suns averaged 49 wins, 2. Nuggets averaged 47.9 wins, 3. Pelicans averaged 47.6 wins, 4. Grizzlies averaged 46.1 wins, 5. Timberwolves averaged 45.7 wins, 6. Clippers averaged 43.6 wins, 7. Mavericks averaged 43.1 wins, 8. Warriors averaged 41.9 wins, 9. Lakers averaged 36.8 wins, 10. Trail Blazers averaged 36.6 wins. It can be said that the predictions of the US media are still surprising, especially the ranking of the Warriors has been questioned by many people. You should know that the Warriors won the championship last season, and the Warriors' giant lineup was also preserved in the offseason, so the Warriors' strength is still very good, but under such circumstances, the Warriors did not even enter the top five.
So this ranking obviously did not meet the expectations of fans. At the same time, the arrangements here of the Suns have been recognized. After all, although the Suns have many problems, their hard strength is still there, so the Suns still have a chance to compete for the first place in the West next season. As for the Pelicans' ranking, it is obviously too high. Although the Pelicans will welcome back to Zion next season, it is really hard to say what kind of strength the Pelicans will play in the end. The Clippers are obviously too low after all, the healthy Clippers have good strength. Whether it is a giant or a lineup depth, the Clippers are undoubtedly a strong team in the West. If the Clippers can stay healthy next season, then the Clippers have a chance to compete for the first place in the West.
On the other hand, the Lakers' ranking is not unexpected. After all, the Lakers have too many problems. It can be said that ranking the Lakers in the ninth is a more reasonable choice. It is not even ruled out that the Lakers may not enter the top ten next season. After all, there are too many unfavorable factors for the Lakers, and the reasonable matching of the lineup and health issues. These have a great impact on the Lakers. Of course, if the Lakers can guarantee the health of James and thunder eyebrows next season, then the Lakers may also improve their ranking, otherwise it will be a very difficult thing for the Lakers to achieve good results next season.
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