NBA Special Report: Wild Cards who could alter the playoffs this season (Part 2)
The players who are expected to excel in their respective and then not only result in success for the team but also for themselves continues. The list has previously mentioned two players and now we will be moving on to put ahead the players who are extremely talented and provided that they play to the best of their abilities, their teams can be among the most deadly teams.
Continuing the list, we have the Oklahoma City Thunders, James Harden next in the list of players who are expected to have an impact on their respective teams once they make it into the playoffs. Experts rank him among some of the most talented and skilful players in the franchise and say that if this player manages to play like he did during the last few games of the previous season, then the Thunder would be a formidable force of the playoffs. The Thunders according to experts have the firepower and skilled players who could help them carve their way into the Conference Finals or maybe even the Finals in the hunt for the NBA title.
This player has an excellent ability to switch from the defensive side to the offensive and finish the move to benefit the team by adding to the score. In addition, when he while playing alongside players like Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook gives the Thujnders the big three look just like that of the Miami Heat. However, not to such an extent but according to experts they are the three superstars of the Thunders team.
The three players now and especially James Harden are very quick in their transition from the defence to offense. Experts say that Harden would not only play an important role in seeding the Thunders but will also play a major part if as expected they make it into the Western Conference Finals this season.
Experts say that though the No.2 pick in this year’s draft shouldn’t be labelled as a wild card, but by getting into the 76ers roster Evan Turner is no more than this according to experts. The 76ers have got a player for the first time that would be able to take the place of the legendary Allen Iverson to match his scoring and passing abilities. However, the 76ers brought in players to fulfil Iverson’s spot but it was to prove unsuccessful as none of them could become the focal point as the 76ers were hoping.
Now with the addition of last year’s Ohio State outstanding performer, the 76ers will be depending upon him as this spectacular player has shown the ability of not being afraid of taking over the game. Experts say that the offense and defence are very vulnerable and if pressed on by the opponents again and again, it falls resulting in defeat for them most of the time.
This extravagant player not only has perfect ball handling skills but also has deadly shooting that enables him to shoot and score from any range on court. Evan has the abilities and if he is able to exploit them to the fullest, then other players can be unleashed.
The Eastern Conference with the instability and unpredictability that it offers means that only those teams can be able to compete and be successful who would be able to find the right form, the right team combination and settle themselves the earliest this upcoming season. The experts believe that if he isn’t able to meet the expectation that it would result in disappointment for them for some more time till they enjoy the old days when Iverson was the face of the franchise.
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