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NBA Playoffs Seeding Predictions for the 2016-17 NBA Season

By Weldon Jones

May 22, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the second quarter in game three of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the second quarter in game three of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

4. New York Knicks

Last season the New York Knicks convincingly missed the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks were essentially a 30 plus win team last season. A lot of it could be contributed to Derrick Fisher forcing the Knicks to let him go by way of his off-court antics.

A lot of it could be contributed to the incompetence of Kurt Rambis as an Interim Head Coach. Throughout all of the dysfunction, the Knicks have a bright spot. They have a deadly duo on their hands in the form of Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. The unicorn will have a year to remember this year. Carmelo Anthony will also have a great season. With Jeff Hornacek as the new Head Coach, the Knicks can finally modernize their offense and uncover their potential as a threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

New York made no mistake in ugrading the talent around their Franchise Players. Derrick Rose, Brandon Jennings, and Joakim Noah will help elevate the Knicks to contender status in the East. This is barring injuries of course. Courtney Lee will be a great upgrade as the starting shooting guard and will solidfy the defense.

Noah and Porzingis will be great at defending the Pick and Roll and the rim. Courtney Lee and Derrick Rose are also solid defenders. This will cover up Carmelo Anthony’s problems on that end. The Knicks have good young players as well who will help contribute to a turnaround season. Lance Thomas is also due for a breakout year. We should safely expect this Knicks squad to garner 50 plus wins and a fourth seed in the NBA Playoffs.

Next: Eastern Conference Seed no.3: Boston Celtics

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