With the new NBA season inching closer and closer, it's time to get serious about the 2016-17 campaign.
Of course, that means everyone is starting to dish out power rankings and making declarations about certain teams and players.
And even with a top-heavy Association, this season isn't shy of intriguing storylines -- just how good will the Golden State Warriors be with Kevin Durant? Will the Boston Celtics improve and challenge for the Eastern Conference crown? Are the Detroit Pistons legit? How far can Russell Westbrook carry the Oklahoma City Thunder?