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NBA Power Rankings: 2016-17 Training Camp Edition

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O
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Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics fans react as they take on the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Hawks 111-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics fans react as they take on the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Hawks 111-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

After landing Al Horford in NBA Free Agency, the Boston Celtics appear to be everyone’s darling heading into the 2016-17 season. However, let’s pump the brakes on their hype.

Did they improve? No question. It’s impossible for a team to add Horford and NOT improve. Although, I was never that big on Isaiah Thomas and the fact that this team still hasn’t addressed their outside shooting issues worries me.

The Celtics are certainly talented on paper, and will probably be a top 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. However, I don’t take them as a serious threat to knock off a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. Not yet, at least.