SHIFT IN POWER!

An unprecedented free agency this off-season in the NBA has produced a sudden shift in power from the wild wild! Western Conference to the new look Eastern Conference. The past couple of years the Eastern Conference simply did not measure up to the level of talent that the Western Conference boded, speaking in terms of overall talent. Not focusing just on the top three teams, but also the other squads below. When taking a look at the Eastern Conference rankings from last year and the year before, the East was pretty much dominated by three powerhouses. The Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Orlando Magic. You can maybe throw in the Atlanta Hawks. But beyond those top three or four teams, there was a sudden drop in talent.

You had pretty much average teams. As a result the Cavs, Celtics, and Magic were able to dominate the conference and easily rack up 50 plus wins. The Western Conference, however, was far more competitive and far more talented overall. The Lakers, Mavericks, Suns, Nuggets, Jazz, Blazers, Spurs, and Thunder all had 50 wins or more. It was definitely harder to win in the West than in the East.

But with the crazy off-season that just took place, the power has shifted over to the Eastern Conference. The Magic, Celtics, Heat, Hawks, Bulls, and the Bucks are now all quality teams that are certainly capable of going deep into the playoffs and even winning it all. It should be a fun season in the NBA.