Depending on who your favorite team is, it could be a very good time to be a fan, or a very, very, no good, very bad, awful time to be a fan. However, with most things in life, it is all about perspective. Of course, these players are at the highest level of basketball that one could possibly reach, so nothing is truly hopeless, right? With that in mind, let’s take a look at each NBA team, and one thing that a fan should be happy about.
– Atlanta Hawks: Trae Young has started to really find his footing in the league, in the top 10 for scoring average with 26.9 points per game, and every day learning to better run an offense.
– Boston Celtics: For all reports, changes are coming. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have been shouldering the load, but Danny Ainge should be living up to his “Trader Danny” moniker.
– Brooklyn Nets: You have three of the greatest offensive talents in NBA history all at the same time, two of which could make a case for the MVP award.
– Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball is clearly the future of your franchise, and the more reps he gets, the better. Sooner or later, he’ll have the keys to the team, and it’ll continue to be a fun watch.
– Chicago Bulls: You have an All-Star again! Zach LaVine is proving yet again how good of a scorer he is, and he very well could be a reason that other stars want to go to Chicago.
– Cleveland Cavaliers: The “SexLand” duo is really fun to watch. Two combo guards that just know how to play with each other, and demonstrate very good chemistry despite being so young.
– Dallas Mavericks: Luka. Freaking. Doncic. He very well may go down as the greatest international player to ever play, and the Mavs get to enjoy his electric game play every single game.
– Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic is one of the best passing players we’ve ever seen, and that particular skill has propelled him into the MVP discussion.
– Detroit Pistons: This one is harder than most, but while your record hasn’t been great, you could get the #1 pick in the next draft and pick up Cade Cunningham. So there’s that.
– Golden State Warriors: Despite losing Klay Thompson for the season, Steph Curry and Co. have led the Warriors to the 7th seed, and will probably make the playoffs this year.
– Houston Rockets: Christian Wood has proven himself to be the centerpiece for your team for the foreseeable future, on a team friendly deal, no less.
– Indiana Pacers: Without Caris LeVert, you all are still hanging around the playoff spots. Once he gets back, I’d imagine that your standings would only go higher.
– Los Angeles Clippers: For the most part, Paul George seems to be on a mission, and after last season, he could very well carry that into the postseason.
– Los Angeles Lakers: One of the greatest players of all-time is on your team, so that automatically gives you a chance in the postseason, and a chance to repeat.
– Memphis Grizzlies: Ja Morant is starting to be a very good point guard, being a floor general, on top of his highlight reel ability.
– Miami Heat: For the first time all season, you all have all of your roster back, so you can easily make a run back to the Finals.
– Milwaukee Bucks: You were able to resign The Greek Freak, and that will keep you competitive for a long time.
– Minnesota Timberwolves: After having doubts in the beginning of the season, Anthony Edwards is starting to become a very good young piece for you going forward.
– New Orleans Pelicans: The young duo of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have the potential to be elite scorers for a very long time.
– New York Knicks: You have a lot of really young talented pieces that could turn into future building blocks down the road.
– Oklahoma City Thunder: SGA is proving to be a very big problem for NBA defenses.
– Orlando Magic: With the trade deadline coming up, a lot of teams will be calling and willing to give you draft picks for players like Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic, and others.
– Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid just might win the MVP award if he keeps his production up.
– Phoenix Suns: With the addition of Chris Paul, it seems like the team is learning how to win, and that has propelled them to the 4th seed in the West.
– Portland Trailblazers: Damian Lillard has been holding it down while CJ McCollum has been out, and when he gets back, I expect them to make a run.
– Sacramento Kings: Tyreese Haliburton is hands down the steal of the draft, and pairing him with De’Aaron Fox is probably the best move that the Kings have made in 10 years.
– San Antonio Spurs: After losing the Big 3 and Kawhi Leonard, you have still remained competitive in the Western conference, really demonstrating what Spurs Culture can do.
– Toronto Raptors: After a slow start, you have found your footing and fought back to the 4th seed in the East.
– Utah Jazz: You have the best record in the league, and don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon.
– Washington Wizards: With Russ and Bradley Beal, your team always has a chance to win, and lately have started to show that you’re figuring it out.
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