I didn't see this thread and started a different one. But I deleted and will now contribute to this one. Some thoughts on the early season.

1. Magic are much better than expected, but are they for real? 8-5 at this point and 3rd seed in the East. Wins have slowed down, but the Magic kind of look like a 0.500 + team. All the 'young talent' we have been collecting for years is starting to actually get good. 

2. Shout out to my favorite scrowling big man Boogie. Pelicans slightly over 0.500 and it looks like he might get to go to the playoffs finally.

3. LeBron's Cavs off to another terrible start. We all expect him to turn it on at the end of the season to get in the playoffs, but I am wondering if the east is finally getting good enough for that tactic to backfire - Probably not, but we will see.

4. Is Devin Booker for real? Or is this kid a classic volume scorer on a bad team? I have been looking at him since his 70 point game last season, and I am leaning towards him being the later (volume scorer), but he is decently efficient. Do any of you think he is legit?

5. Ball - hes okay, definitely is having an impact, and is overrated. DeAngelo Russel is scoring a lot more for the nets, but I do think Ball is a better fit with all the rebounding and assists. Not sure this guy is a star tho. 

6. My favorite 2 underdogs (well after the Magic) the Timberwolves and Sixers finally look like they will get into the playoffs. Its amazing that with all the young talent those teams have that they don't do better. And then teams that I don't think are very good still playing tough and getting wins (Portland, Grizzlies, Utah)

Seems like the NBA is having an up year after all. No truly terrible teams, and only a couple 'elite' ones. TV ratings up across the board so far (look NFL, you aren't doing better than everyone else). Put your thoughts in here.

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