10. Dallas Mavericks
There's a new star emerging from Dallas
Dallas is still super young and is far from the best team, but they’ll get there through the heroics and skill of young Luka Doncic. Doncic is immediately putting up numbers and showcasing how he's gonna be a star in the league.
Luka comes in immediately showing star potential. He is already moving like prime James Harden at 19 years old. He has the shot creation, and the playmaking to become elite. He may not be athletic but his 6’7 frame is a giant for a point guard.
What Makes the Mavericks Excellent:
- Luka leads the way with insane scoring and playmaking
- A cavalcade of solid bigs are on the roster like old dirk, Zach Randolph and Kristaps
- The team also has a bunch of athletic shooters ready to catch and shoot or finish inside
Mavericks details:
- Best Overall Player Kristaps Porzingis 88 Overall
- Overall Rating 76.0
- Western Conference
9. Denver Nuggets
The Bigman is very much alive with Jokic leading the charge
The Nuggets are a young team finally making a playoff push. Their centerpiece and the engine of their offense is Nikola Jokic, who has handles, shooting, and insane playmaking ability
Jokic is the next-best center in the NBA, he has passes we have never seen from a center before with how creative and smooth they are. Not to mention his insane post-game and outside scoring. Jokic is paired with Murray who is an athletic point guard with the clutch ability and insane scoring himself
What Makes the Nuggets Excellent:
- Jokis is the next face of the League
- A bunch of solid veteran bigs are on the team
- Super athletic wings and guards are also on the team
Nuggets details:
- Best Overall Player Nikola Jokic 89 Overall
- Overall Rating 75.9
- Western Conference
8. Oklahoma City Thunder
PG is here to team up with Russ
Paul George and Westbrook are the new dynamic duo in OKC. Westbrook provides the athleticism, and Paul George continues to be a prolific scorer and defender
PG and Russ bring insane highlight dunks throughout games. Westbrook brings high skyscraping dunks with power, and Paul George dunks with finesse and artful skill.
What Makes the Thunder Excellent:
- Westbrook is still a triple-double threat as always
- Paul George is starting to play at a near-MVP level
- Steven Adams and other role players bring defense and other skills to the table
OKC details:
- Best Overall Player Russell Westbrook 93 Overall
- Overall Rating 76.5
- Western Conference
7. Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis is truly an insane freak of nature athlete leading this team.
Greek Freak, Giannis, is an insane player at 6’11. Giannis has the speed of a star guard, the vertical of a top wing, and the strength of a center all in one. He is bringing the team to a new level of his now MVP-level skill
Giannis is a human cheat code. He has insane chase-down blocks, and on a breakaway, he will get an insane dunk and finish. He’s paired with other snipers and big men to keep up with him
What Makes the Bucks Excellent:
- Giannis is scary as he dominates the paint and has the single most unstoppable drive in the game
- Khris Middleton is an outside shooter that pairs incredibly well with Giannis
- We have a bunch of reliable guards on the roster like Malcolm Brogdon and Eric Bledsoe
Bucks details:
- Best Overall Player Giannis Antetokounmpo 94 Overall
- Overall Rating 75.7
- Eastern Conference
6. Philadelphia 76ers
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Trusting the Process works out
This team is the next best team gunning for the top of the east. Joel Embiid is another example of a star big man with a guard skill set. JoJo still has the presence in the paint and post-ups super well.
Joel Embiid is sure to bring some insane drop-step dunks and blocks into the third row. Ben Simmons is also here bringing the ball up like a guard and passing like a premier playmaker in his 6’10 frame.
What Makes the 76ers Excellent:
- Embiid Scores with insane finesse and skill in the post and from all 3 levels
- Ben Simmons is a transition cheat code with his skill and frame
- Jimmy Butler is here to provide shot creation and an even more intense defensive game
76ers details:
- Best Overall PlayerJoel Embiid 90 Overall
- Overall Rating 76.2
- Eastern Conference
5. Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard is in the East-leading a new team to the promised land
Kawhi is finally back for real this time. Kawhi is here dropping insane shot-creation jumpers and driving inside for insane finishes. Kawhi leads a playoff contender and turns them into championship contenders
Kawhi is still an absolute cyborg with his insane skill. He’s paired with the ever-reliable Kyle Lowry, Ibaka, and Marc Gasol handling the paint, and the insane new blood of Pascal Siakam and Fred Vanvleet
What Makes the Raptors Excellent:
- Kawhi is still a top 3 small forward with his insane offense and defense
- Kyle Lowry is now a second star to Kawhi this time providing offense, playmaking, and defense
- The team is covered in solid pieces to score and defend
Raptors details:
- Best Overall Player Kawhi Leonard 94 Overall
- Overall Rating 76.2
- Eastern Conference
4. Boston Celtics
Celtic matches the Warriors with how much insane talent is on the roster
Kyrie Irving is finally healthy and ready to lead this team to a championship. Along with Kyrie, Gordon Hayward is also ready to start scoring again for this team
There are so many All-Star-tier players on this team. We have Kyrie with insane ball-handling highlights, and Jaylen and Tatum bringing in insane dunks as top-tier wing players
What Makes the Celtics Excellent:
- The Celtics are an insane group of players on the roster
- Kyrie leads with his elite skills as a top 3 point guard.
- All-Star caliber wings and big men line the roster as well.
Celtics details:
- Best Overall Player Kyrie Irving 93 Overall
- Overall Rating 76.2
- Eastern Conference
3. Houston Rockets
Harden and CP3 continue to challenge the west
Harden is still on an insane run as one of the greatest offensive talents we have ever seen. Harden continues to play like a MyCareer player going for insane scoring numbers
Harden is still here hitting shot after shot, and Chris Paul is also here shooting with playmaking ability bringing ankle breaks and slides. The Rocket's big men are also here to catch lobs and finish them
What Makes the Rockets Excellent:
- James Harden is still a super-talented Hall of Fame scorer
- Chris Paul continues to be a consistent 2nd star behind Harden
- The team is still covered with shooters and dunkers
Rockets details:
- Best Overall Player James Harden 96 Overall
- Overall Rating 76.9
- Western Conference
2. Los Angeles Lakers
Lebron migrates west to dominate a new conference
Lebron is here to lead the young Lakers to the playoffs and hopefully lead them to another chip. Lebron is still an elite player with slashing inside and an even more solid outside shot. He now leads this team of young up and cooking players like Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Kuzma.
What Makes the Lakers Excellent:
- A team led by Lebron is always a problem to deal with
- Brandon Ingram is showing insane talent as a reliable scorer
- Lonzo Ball is an improved shooter with insane passing and defense
Lakers details:
- Best Overall Player Lebron James 98 Overall
- Overall Rating 76.4
- Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors
The Super team gets even more unfair.
Steph is the best shooter in the world, Kevin Durant is still the best iso scorer in the league, Klay is still lights-out from deep, and Draymond is still a defensive maestro and playmaker, now to add to all of this we get the talents of Demarcus Cousins. Now this team is truly, unfair
Steph is still here bombing long rage deep shots. KD is still an assassin hitting borderline insane shots with ease. This entire team is still a demon to catch up with their insane pace, high scoring, and versatile defense.
What Makes the Warriors Excellent:
- 5 All-Star caliber players playing together on one team
- The best point guard in the league is paired with a top 5 small forward, shooting guard, power forward, and center.
- With all this firepower in the starting lineup, they still have solid contributors off the bench like Kevon Looney
Golden State Warriors details:
- Best Overall Player Kevin Durant 96 Overall
- Overall Rating 76.0
- Western Conference