Stephen A. Smith has never been afraid to voice his opinion. In fact, Smith being vocal about his beliefs is why he is where he is today. You might not always agree with him. But Smith stands strong in his statements. On Tuesday, Smith gave fans his thoughts on the best teams in the NBA. There are many talented teams in the league, but only one can be number one. So, who does Smith believe is the greatest team this season?
Smith has decided that the Boston Celtics are above the rest. The Celtics are the reigning Eastern Conference Champions. So the decision to have them as the best team isn't far-fetched. Rounding out Smith's top 5 are the Bucks, Suns, Sixers, and Nuggets. The Bucks are currently the number one overall seed in the East. So, Milwaukee fans could have a bone to pick with Smith. The entire list comprises of three teams from the East and two from the West.
Stephen A. Smith Believes In The Boston Celtics
Given this list, one can assume that Smith may believe the NBA champion resides in the East. While the East is top-heavy, the West could be considered a more contender-heavy conference. With many competent teams still competing for a playoff spot in the West. However, the West could be a tough battle, leading to a tired team competing with a fresher team from the East. The Celtics have proven to be built for the playoffs after last year. Bringing back nearly the same team has many believing the Celtics can re-peat in the East.
The NBA Playoffs are one of the more exciting times of the sports year. That statement is especially true this season. With no clear-cut favorite, it seems the field is wide open. Will two teams on Stephen A. Smith's list meet in the NBA Finals? Will someone not on the list end up surprising the league? How close is Smith's list to your own? Please give us your top 5 teams in the NBA in the comment section below. For the latest NBA news, stay here with us at HNHH.