We're going to have some growing/adjustment pains with one of the GOATS back in our offense. And, the main obstacle to overcome is our core learning to not defer to KD. That's definitely an obstacle to embrace... I'm more concerned with PG security and turnovers. Regardless of how the fans feel about Freddy, he provided stability and trust. His leadership is going to be missed (incredibly...but patience has a plan...fingers crosse_d) The West is stacked as usual, so I'm going with a solid 54 wins with the all the noise coming in the playoffs .
Last year they could have won 55 W but lost a few in the end.....to a respectable 52 record. But it is always you lose or win a couple more than you should and then have a couple injuries more than you should have.
I am still struggling to narrow my prediction from the 55-60 win range. Ultimately, I will need to see DFS play with the other core players. If I had to put a number today, I would say 57-25
55-27 Top 4 seed in the West We finally win a playoff series again, against the Warriors no less, we all need that closure! Lose game 7 in round 2, but clear progress is made
Replacing finger nail polish boy with the slim reaper slingshots our win total big time. Factor in missing FVV, I still got us at 60 wins.
Why no poll? I think this team is going to have a hard time keeping up that defensive intensity this year, but in-house offensive improvement and the addition of KD don’t make it quite as important. 53-29
For me personally anything under 60 wins would be a disappointment as long as everyone stays healthy, minus Fred. I also expect us to play the western finals
People really do not seem to take a few things into account: 1. KD has missed time in previous seasons, so they’re going to not push him for a few extra regular season wins. Time out due to injury or precaution is not out of the question. 2. We will miss FVV big time and need to adjust to KD. 3. Our rotation is still a work in progress. 4. Amen among others are no longer going to be under the radar. 5. Tari might be a distraction, he’s not the type to just shut up and ball if he’s not happy. If he’s not extended I can see the shots at management, coaches and a similar attitude like Cam all year, especially with his annoying ass mother sticking her nose in everything.
