Random NBA Observations 2021 - 2022

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538 predicts they'll finish 9th in the West
I wanna say they'll make the playoffs, and rightfully, they should, but it's going to be hard for one of the oldest teams in modern history to overcome all the things that'll be thrown their way during the season. The main thing weighing in their favor is there's going to be a lot of middling and lottery teams, where talent should see them get in.

Jazz
Suns
Warriors
Grizzlies
Mavs
Nuggets

Those teams are locks to make it, imo, so I'd imagine the Lakers will squeeze in either in the lower half of those teams or just under them.
 
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I know nobody watches the Pacers, but Duarte has been one of the most impressive rookies this preseason, which was to be expected given his game was arguably the most NBA-ready. Yes, he's already 24, but he plays like a vet. There's lot of Klay in his game, but he's got handles and can act as a secondary playmaker too.
 
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