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Originally Posted by savemedrzaius
I was just about to post the same thing!
Last year it was the same. People were saying they wouldn't even make the playoffs.
I don't know why they think they will be worse. Sure they lost Ibaka and Gasol but Baynes is better than Gasol at this point and OG will get more time this year. Top 4 team in the conference for sure.
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Whoa, whoa, who was saying they wouldn't make the playoffs last season?!! I heard a lot of "they won't be a contender without Khawi" and they were of course right. I really didn't see any "they won't make the playoffs", and it would have been outlandish to suggest it.
This year however likely will be a significant drop to 5th or lower in the east and no chance of contention on any level. Which is okay, as we got a championship out of this build, which is more than most NBA franchises will ever get. But barring a major trade for a star this build is clearly over and we get to look to the excitement of the next one.