With the Pacers upgrading their bench and adding Danny Granger, the Bulls getting Derrick Rose back, and the Nets overhauling their roster and adding a couple Hall of Fame caliber contributers, the Heat have some serious competition next season.
Heading into 2014, is Miami even the favorite?
Best Team In The Eastern Conference?
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Miami Heat 48% (748)
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Indiana Pacers 24% (378)
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Chicago Bulls 16% (247)
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Brooklyn Nets 12% (184)
Total votes: 1,557
Considering the Pacers stretched the Heat out last year, I don’t see Miami as a solid favorite. I’m looking forward to seeing the Nets. They may need time to gel, but this team is looking pretty dangerous. A top-10 player at each position…Pierce is underrated on D, and I think that bodes badly for LeBron. The one concern is whether or not Brooks Lopez can run hard and play the entire season. For some reason I foresee him injuring that foot again.