From Last Word on Pro Basketball, by Austin Cracraft
Editor’s Note: Welcome to tenth episode of Coast 2 Coast, the brand new basketball podcast right here at Last Word on Sports. As always LWOS is committed to bringing you the very best in sports news, analysis and commentary. In putting together this NBA podcast, we continue to stay committed to our high standards. Enjoy the show.
Austin and Dante hop on the pod to finally wrap up the season previews. They begin with a 3×3 set of questions including “Who are ‘their guys’?” and “What are your favorite games from the first week’s slate?” Next, they give their Eastern and Western Conference power rankings heading into the season. Finally, they give their MVP and champion picks.
Coast 2 Coast Podcast Episode #9: Eastern and Western Conference Power Rankings
Austin Cracraft and Dante Guarneri discuss everything from the wide world of the NBA, whether it be the latest update from a Banana Boat or a rookie screwing up on his Snapchat.
Eastern Conference
Austin’s Picks
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Boston Celtics
- Toronto Raptors
- Charlotte Hornets
- Indiana Pacers
- Atlanta Hawks
- Detroit Pistons
- Washington Wizards
- New York Knicks
- Miami Heat
- Chicago Bulls
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn Nets
Dante’s Picks
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Boston Celtics
- Toronto Raptors
- Indiana Pacers
- Charlotte Hornets
- Washington Wizards
- Atlanta Hawks
- Detroit Pistons
- Chicago Bulls
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Miami Heat
- New York Knicks
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn Nets
Western Conference
Austin’s Picks
- Golden State Warriors
- Los Angeles Clippers
- San Antonio Spurs
- Utah Jazz
- Houston Rockets
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Dallas Mavericks
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Denver Nuggets
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Sacramento Kings
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Phoenix Suns
Dante’s Picks
- Golden State Warriors
- San Antonio Spurs
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Utah Jazz
- Houston Rockets
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Dallas Mavericks
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Denver Nuggets
- Sacramento Kings
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Phoenix Suns
MVP & Championship Picks
Austin’s Picks
MVP
Championship & Conference Finals
West: Golden State over Los Angeles
East: Cleveland over Boston
Finals: Golden State over Cleveland
Dante’s Picks
MVP
- Kawhi Leonard
- James Harden
- Russell Westbrook
- LeBron James
- Paul George
Championship & Conference Finals
West: Golden State over San Antonio
East: Cleveland over Boston
Finals: Golden State over Cleveland
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Austin is a Staff Writer and Podcast Host/Producer at Last Word on Sports. He is currently attending the University of Oregon and enjoys watching, talking and playing sports. He is a big Colorado Buffaloes and Oregon Ducks fan.
Dante studies Financial Economics at Columbia University. For every statistic and analytic undertaking, he hopes to shed humorous light on the everyday parity of the sports world. A life-long sports fan, he’s been blessed with championships from the New York Yankees and New York Giants, but cursed by the turbulent history of the Brooklyn (New Jersey) Nets.
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