Who wins the 2022 NBA Title?

[BigOrange1 6442]

Simple question.  Poll is public and closes at the end of the regular season.  Top five betting favorites are listed in the poll.   This year feels as wide open as any I can remember in the past.

Who you got?

[OB3 3629]

Agree with the 76ers. Embiid and Harden are gonna be too much. Only thing that’s stopping them is themselves. Do want to see them vs Suns in finals

[ztejas 43524]

I think Chris gets his ring. 

(But I have very little conviction in saying that... I'm not sure I trust any team in the league right now)

Edited February 27, 2022 by ztejas

[Wulaw Horn 19140]

I got Brooklyn. If KD is in God mode he’s the best player in the game right now and that’s often good enough to win it all, especially when you have other talent around you which they do. 

[shadow_operative 15932]

Milwaukee. every other contending team has more question marks than they do. to me it's the most pragmatic answer at the moment, but things will obviously change  between now and June. 

Edited February 28, 2022 by shadow_operative

[Kermit 3158]

I’m pulling for Memphis after the Spurs are officially out. They’re so much fun to watch. A Memphis/Cleveland Finals would be so badass, but Cleveland has got a brutal hill to climb. Memphis could actually do this. 

[Message Board User 12395]

2 hours ago, ztejas said:

(But I have very little conviction in saying that... I'm not sure I trust any team in the league right now)

This is where I'm at - I could see any one of 6 or 7 teams winning the whole thing.  

As has been the case the last few years, injuries will probably play a yuge role in who gets to June (we're already seeing what Phoenix looks like without CP3 - win vs OKC, losses to NOLA & Utah).

[UpperWestside 6173]

I will stick with the Warriors. They kind of remind me of the 2001 Lakers in regards to being a team that can go on a prolific post-season run like that team did. If they can get Wiseman back healthy along with Draymond and all of the intangibles he brings to the table they are the team to beat. Too many guys who have been through the rigors of playoff runs for them not to be the favorite if they are at full strength. 
 

 

[PittsburghTiger 6192]

I'm going to say Golden State, if they are all healthy.

[Scraps 13570]

#TrustTheProcess

Is that still a thing?  Lulz