Overachievers and Underachievers in the Basketball World
I’m so glad that the basketball season has finally begun. This is my favorite sport of them all, and even the first few games get me excited thinking about the possibilities that lie ahead.
Most notable is the fact that some teams have been playing well above expectations, while others have definitely fallen short. It’s time to take a look at some of these scenarios.
If you’ve been keeping up with the league, you’ve probably noticed that the Suns are tearing it up on the courts. Few people remember that this team was considered a championship contender even just two seasons ago, yet they missed the playoffs last year.
Despite the loss of Shaq in the off season, Phoenix is playing some great basketball. It makes you wonder if the team might be better off without him.
How about the Thunder down in Oklahoma City? Everyone knows that one day this team may eventually break out. After all, Kevin Durant is one of the best young talents in the league and he as a nice supporting cast.
They were one of the worst teams in the league last season, and they’ve really improved like it’s nobody’s business.
The biggest surprise, though, was the fact that Oklahoma City took the Lakers to overtime and nearly beat them. It looks like this team is ready to assert itself.
We’ve looked at two pleasant surprises so far, and there are naturally those that fall on the opposite end of the spectrum. The Cavs are one of these teams. With nothing short of a championship in their minds, they’ve sputtered so far, to say the least.
What’s the problem in Cleveland and why does this team look off? The Phoenix Suns have lost Shaq, and they’ve gotten better. Cleveland has Shaq, and they struggle. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it?
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