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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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Feb 5, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives to the basket past New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives to the basket past New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are a very terrifying match-up on paper. Let’s just assume that everything falls into place for this Grizzlies team. They could make some real noise in the future. That includes the 2016-2017 NBA season.

There are a lot of things going for the Grizzlies. Mike Conley is back and healthy. Zach Randolph will be able to be a second scoring option again. Marc Gasol will be healthy and ready to resume his role as the main post option. Also, it should be taken into consideration that the Memphis Grizzlies’ defense will be very tough with a number of stalwarts such as Tony Allen, Mike Conley, and Marc Gasol. The Front office made a huge splash in Chandler Parsons which will help fill this team out at the wing. Vince Carter is aging so the Parsons deal helps solidfy their half court and transition offense.

The Grizzlies, if they remain healthy, are more than worthy of a 4th seed in the West. They have an inside attack that is super potent and this year they have added more shooters to the mix. Most important to remember is that now they have their Floor General back.

Whether people want to admit it or not, Mike Conley will elevate this team. He has the keys to the offense and knows how to maximize the Grit and Grind attack all at the same time. Before Conley and others went down, this team was on pace to be at the top 5 of the west. Everything should come to fruition this season.

Next: Western Conference Seed no.3: Los Angeles Clippers

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