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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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April 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu (8) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu (8) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Los Angeles Clippers

It is hard to predict what Chris Paul and the Clippers will do during playoff time. It would be asinine to believe that they would finish below the top 3 in the west though. I strongly believe this team is just unlucky in the NBA Playoffs. In this upcoming regular season, they will still be a dominant team. Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, J.J. Redick, and CP3 are big time players.

Blake Griffin will have a great comeback season. DeAndre Jordan is an elite rim protector, rebounder, and finisher. J.J. Redick has one of the sweetest and most textbook shooting strokes in the league and numbers have shown improvement in efficiency and volume year in and year out.

He is deadly. Let’s not overlook the fact the CP3 is a top 5 point guard in the NBA without a doubt and is the ultimate facilitator in all situations. Chris Paul can also close out games and give you 30 to 40 points with double digit assists at will.

This team has enough talent to win a championship someday. So they definitely will be an easy pick for 3rd in the West. Last year against Portland, Austin Rivers showed he can be big time, their role players were amazing in the NBA Playoffs. There is no doubt that they can replicate this during the upcoming season.  Expect at least 50 wins from this Clippers squad, especially with everyone back and 100% healthy.

Next: Western Conference Seed no.2: San Antonio Spurs

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