NBA Opening Week: Ranking Eastern Conference Teams by Excitement
Apr 2, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) look on in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
2. Miami Heat
If Dwyane Wade can return to form like he did last season and Chris Bosh can get healthy, this team should be very exciting. Assuming Hassan Whiteside’s emergence last year was no fluke, Bosh can return to his former power forward position and exploit defenses with his floor spacing ability, leaving plenty of room for Wade and Goran Dragic to operate. Luol Deng still has some left in the tank and the team’s bench is much improved, with the additions such as Justise Winslow (via the NBA draft), Amar’e Stoudemire and Gerald Green (via free agency).
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
This is a no-brainer. Whether you want to see him win or you want him to be dethroned, LeBron James is a must-see caliber talent. Factor in Kevin Love’s and eventually Kyrie Irving’s offense, plus J.R. Smith’s antics, and you’ve got a fun team to watch.