This summer’s free market can definitely be the craziest in history, none of them!
According to statistics, more than 180 players have changed their new clubs, many of whom are top ten superstars in the league, and even three of the top five superstars in the league have left.
So this summer, the structure of the league has undergone earth-shaking changes. At the same time, the strength of the teams has also changed accordingly from last season. Some teams have become stronger, and some teams have become weaker.
It is unbelievable that the strength of the Lakers is not as good as the Rockets. They only ranked 8th, the same as the Clippers last season, while the Clippers rose 7 places to occupy the top spot.
With such a big difference in strength, is there still suspense in the Derby?
The Rockets dropped 3 places from last season and ranked 6th; the strange thing is that the Bucks are still ranked second, becoming the only team among the 30 teams that has not changed their rankings, becoming
Be worthy of the name of the most stable team.
The Lakers ranked 8th, which surprised many fans. Are they only as strong as the Clippers last season?
As we all know, the Clippers last season were a civilian team without an All-Star player.
Now the Lakers have two superstars, James and Big Eyebrow.
In fact, such a ranking is not unreasonable.
First of all, Cousins’ combat power will be the X factor of the Lakers’ strength. If he can recover to 100%, then the Lakers will not be afraid of any team.
It’s worth noting how quickly James has fallen, and it’s clear that James got hurt last season was a bad sign.
The Rockets’ ranking has dropped by 3 places, which is actually quite understandable.
Although Harden publicly stated that he would increase his off-ball offensive role, Harden and Westbrook have been the core of different teams for as many as 7 years, and their playing styles and habits cannot be changed with a single sentence.
If Harden and Westbrook are compatible, then the Rockets’ strength can be ranked second.
And D’Antoni is not good at handling this relationship. The combination of Harden and Paul, Kobe and Howard has been messed up by him.
In addition, the Rockets’ defense on the wing will never keep up with the strong teams, which is also their weakness.
It is expected that the Clippers can rank first.
After getting Leonard and George, the Clippers have the most terrifying defensive lineup in the league. Don’t forget Beverly, who was quite successful in defending Durant last season.
There is nothing to say about the strength of the starting lineup. In Banden and the Clippers, there are the league’s best sixth man winners Lu Wei and Harrell. The teenager Shamet can also provide good fire support on the outside.
This kind of lineup is even more reflected in the playoffs, no team is willing to run into the Clippers!
The center may be the only weakness of the Clippers, which depends on the growth rate of the young Zubac.
Although the Bucks lost Mirotic and Brogdon, they also got Wesley Matthews and Robin Lopez.
The upper limit of the Bucks depends on the growth of Antetokounmpo. The MVP winner is considered to have only developed 60% of his potential.
So as long as the Bucks have Antetokounmpo, they are a strong team.
During the offseason, the Bucks got Korver, the fourth three-point shooter in history. The main purpose is to develop Antetokounmpo’s outside skills. Antetokounmpo with more offensive methods will make opponents feel terrible.
Therefore, the Bucks are fully capable of occupying the second place.
Finally, a complete strength list is attached for your reference.