Just a show! Five great teams that cannot compete for the championship next season: Warriors and Lakers have many stars but are old
7:29pm, 2 September 2025Basketball
On September 2, as the offseason deepens, it is only about a month away from the beginning of the preseason. Many teams have also completed excellent operations and have the opportunity to compete for the championship next season. For example, the Clippers, Rockets and Nuggets, they will be the biggest obstacle for the Thunder to break out of the West. Of course, some teams have also operated and the team has a luxurious paper strength, but if they enter the playoffs with their current lineup, it will probably be difficult to win. Next, we will take stock of 5 such grand formations.
Cavs
The first thing to be hit was the favorites in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers were also the favorites to win the championship last season, but they were eliminated by the Pacers in the second round. The Cavaliers also broke the defense at that time. After spending so many years, they didn't even make the division final. Therefore, the team thought of sending away Garland and Allen in the offseason, but after seeing Halliburton and Tatum were injured, they became confident again. The team bears a high luxury tax and decides to continue to win the championship next season.
has four All-Star players at the peak: Garland, Mobley, Mitchell and Allen. Their strength on paper is extremely luxurious. In this case, it seems that they have a good chance to win the championship, but the biggest problem with the Cavaliers is that Garland and Mitchell are only 1.85 meters and will be targeted. Their inner space abilities are also limited. Their core is too easy to be targeted by their opponents in the playoffs, and their shortcomings will be infinitely magnified in the playoffs. Although the Warriors have not yet introduced suitable players and there are only 10 people on their roster, the Warriors have reached verbal agreements with several players, and they will sign top blue-collar workers such as Horford, Melton and Payton Jr. in the future. With the three giants of Butler, Zhu Meng and Curry, the Warriors' lineup is also extremely luxurious. Looking at the entire league, no team dares to say that they can win them firmly. Their three-nuclear chemistry will be better in the new season and may achieve a better record.
Although no team dares to say that they will win in a game, it is hard to say if they are put into the series. Their core is too old. It is difficult to maintain health and physical fitness in the playoffs under such circumstances. Take the Pacers and Thunder last season for example. A team with excellent lineup and fast playing teams will probably run away from the Warriors. Curry shouldn't have run as many ball-free running as before. This is too tiring and easy to get injured.
Lakers
The Lakers introduced Ayton and Smart in the offseason. Although these two have not performed well in the past few seasons, they are famous enough. The Lakers hope that they can play at their peak. If these two can play at their peak, the Lakers will indeed go to a higher level. Smart will be a strengthened version of Finney Smith. If Ayton plays at 18+10 in the Suns, it will also solve the shortcomings of the Lakers' inside line.
The Lakers also have their three-core James, Doncic and Reeves. Zhan Dong is now in the top ten in the league. James is expected to play more off-ball and play a role in the defensive end in the new season. But to be honest, the regular season may be OK, but James will be 41 years old next season. In the high-intensity playoff game, his defense is probably unreliable, while Doncic and Reeves are not good at defense. Their three cores are all defensive loopholes, so it is probably difficult to compete for the championship.
Magics
Magics obtained Bain through a trade during the offseason. Although they gave away 4 first-round picks, they sent away two garbage contracts and made up for the shortcomings of the lineup, and the team became stronger. Bain is an All-Star Point. When the US media rated the active Point, Bain ranked fourth behind Edwards, Mitchell and Booker. Bain is like Xiao Wa, which is in the small ball market, otherwise they would have been the All-Star long ago.
plus Benchero, they have a total of 3 All-Star players. Sargos is the top backcourt gate in the active league and has been selected as the best defense team. This team is very terrifying in terms of talent and combat power. With the top defense, any team in the Eastern Conference will have to lose their skin when facing them, but the biggest problem of this team is health. Their core is easy to be injured and lacks experience in the playoffs.
Mavericks
Previously, Clay said in an interview that he believes that the healthy Mavericks are the team with the best forward thickness in the league. I think this sentence is correct. They have multiple starting-level forwards, and the combination of forwards of Davis and Flag is worth looking forward to. Forwards such as PJ Washington and Marshall, who can only play the role of substitutes in the new season, they are also great inside. Davis can swing to the No. 5 position, as well as Rifley and Gafford.
However, the Mavericks also have shortcomings. Their backcourt is not good. It is hard to say whether Irving can recover from his peak after suffering a major injury. Clay is already a nerve knife after his major injury. In addition, Russell's defense is not good either. Their backcourt will be their biggest shortcoming in the championship. In addition, this team is not a truly super giant. I think this will also become an obstacle to their winning. Having said that, what do you want to say about these five teams? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.
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