This is where depth is simultaneously overrated and underrated:
- having depth (and a good system) allows us to play hard almost every night, which means we will rack up a lot of wins. Especially against bad teams.
- having depth in the playoffs means a lot less when top guys are playing longer minutes and all teams are playing hard.
I have faith this will be a fun and winning regular season. I believe we could even have a top 2 seed by season end. Unfortunately, I have low confidence this team can get out of the 2nd round despite HCA
TP I agree with this. They are very similar to last years team I feel although maybe slightly better depending on Robinson. The high playoff ceiling is not there barring a pretty big leap from Hugo Walsh or Queta which I do not see coming.
I think Stevens has rightly evaluated the modern NBA. Teams like the Pacers were in a similar situation and almost won it a few years ago.
The biggest weakness to me is the fifth starter.
Biggest weakness, especially come playoff time, is Coach Joe Mazzulla.
Yes, Brad has done well managing the roster. He is blind regarding his evaluation of the head coach.