On a personal head level, I really like watching NO. Zion is a superstar in the making. Lonzo has grown as well as Ingram. Lots to like there. On the heart level, Spurs because of Popovich's superior leadership and abilities to get the most out of his players. I would love to see the Spurs bring down Kawhi and the Clipps. Popovich is in my running for all time best coach. He has nothing to prove but he's proving it, nonetheless. I go with the Spurs!
My vote is NOP. Gentry is a great coach, loved him as coach with W’s, and want him to taste the future potential of this team (and provide job security for him).
Tough call. It's nice the Suns are escaping the trash heap where they've lived for basically a decade, but I don't really have reason to root for them.
I think Ingram and Ball got done wrong by the Lakers, so there would be poetic justice in them upsetting the Lakers in round one, but I'm not sure about beyond that. Alvin Gentry, Jrue Holiday, and Zion W. seem like pretty good guys, from what little I know?
Finally, the Spurs have Pop, and nothing else I feel strongly about. It would be fine if they advance.
Out of these three, I've actually got the Suns. Mostly because of their massive underdog status - they weren't expected to do much but lose in the bubble, but instead they've pulled off five straight wins.
On a personal head level, I really like watching NO. Zion is a superstar in the making. Lonzo has grown as well as Ingram. Lots to like there. On the heart level, Spurs because of Popovich's superior leadership and abilities to get the most out of his players. I would love to see the Spurs bring down Kawhi and the Clipps. Popovich is in my running for all time best coach. He has nothing to prove but he's proving it, nonetheless. I go with the Spurs!
Suns
Pelicans, because of the AD drama.
Pelicans. In addition to all the reasons already said, I Jruly think Holiday is a great player.
In the weighted poll, Phoenix Suns currently lead with 47.7% of the vote.
Pelicans, because of Gentry. Ingram can be fun to watch, Zion when he plays.
My vote is NOP. Gentry is a great coach, loved him as coach with W’s, and want him to taste the future potential of this team (and provide job security for him).
Tough call. It's nice the Suns are escaping the trash heap where they've lived for basically a decade, but I don't really have reason to root for them.
I think Ingram and Ball got done wrong by the Lakers, so there would be poetic justice in them upsetting the Lakers in round one, but I'm not sure about beyond that. Alvin Gentry, Jrue Holiday, and Zion W. seem like pretty good guys, from what little I know?
Finally, the Spurs have Pop, and nothing else I feel strongly about. It would be fine if they advance.
I guess overall I go with NOP.
of these three, Spurs because, well Pop! But off the 6, the Blazers have always been an honorable rivalry. Plus Dame!
Of these three, I vote for the most fun Pelicans! If I have to be more serious, I’ll go with the Suns.
Out of these three, I've actually got the Suns. Mostly because of their massive underdog status - they weren't expected to do much but lose in the bubble, but instead they've pulled off five straight wins.
Blazers! Cheerin for our local boy Dame. Plus they match up nicely against Lakers. Who will stop Blazers’ 3pt shooting?