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NBA Opening Week: Ranking Eastern Conference Teams by Excitement

By John Armstrong

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Oct 28, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts after he made the go ahead shot during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Washington Wizards defeated the Orlando Magic 88-87. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

4. Chicago Bulls

There’s always intrigue around a team with a new coach, and this team is no different. I’ve read numerous opinions ranking the Bulls the second best team in the East behind Cleveland, though I think a healthy Heat team can claim that spot. But these are paper expectations. I need to see some action, and the Bulls have plenty of firepower.

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    • Jimmy Butler will take yet another step forward this season, Derrick Rose will … well we just never know with him, Pau Gasol should still have enough in the tank to match his stellar production from a season ago, and the X-Factor Nikola Mirotic will provide energy plays and floor spacing. Gone are the Thibodeau days and I expect nothing less than excitement from this team.

    3. Washington Wizards

    As a DC native, I’m biased here. Nonetheless, I’m intrigued by this season’s squad. I was sad to see Paul Pierce leave for L.A., but I think this will be a big year for swingman Otto Porter. Fresh off a Shaqtin’ A Fool MVP season, I think Porter is ready to prove everyone wrong.

    This is also a contract year for Bradley Beal, so I’m expecting him to play at All-Star, or near All-Star level. John Wall continues to grow as a player and leader, yet he still finds himself slightly outside the Stephen Curry/Chris Paul/Kyrie Irving/Russell Westbrook point guard debates. That ends this season, and in significant fashion. I expect more speed and scoring this season, and scoring is fun.

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