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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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Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Boston Celtics

In the 2015-2016 NBA Playoffs, this Boston Celtics team was bounced out of the first round by the Atlanta Hawks. This year could easily be a different story. Boston has really taken it’s team to another level by shipping out Jared Sullinger and bringing in Al Horford. Horford and Thomas will be great scoring options for the Celtics offense going forward.

With this off-season the Celtics drafted a stud in Jaylen Brown, who has the physical make-up and skill to contribute right away. Jae Crowder, Avery Bradley, and Kelly Olynyk will all continue to improve by playing their roles on this team. Year in and year out this team gets better. Isaiah Thomas is a proven star for the Boston Celtics and Al Horford is also a Star, who happens to be one of the most versatile big men in the game.

The Boston Celtics front office has done an outstanding job with this rebuild. Brad Stevens is the perfect coach for this team. Isaiah Thomas is a diamond in the rough. Al Horford will elevate the team on both ends of the floor. Brad Stevens now has more talent than ever around him that he can work with.

The Boston Celtics led by Isaiah Thomas, Al Horford, and Avery Bradley along with others will post a 50 plus win season with ease and clinch a high seed in the NBA Playoffs. Their defense is already great, and now with the improvement of talent on the offensive end combined with continuity and chemistry, the Celtics are geared for a deep playoff run barring injuries.

Next: Eastern Conference Seed no.2: Toronto Raptors

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