With nearly a quarter of the season complete, the NBA cognoscenti is beginning to better understand the subtilties of the league.
The MVP race is revolving around a lengthy Greek, an excessively bearded Texan, and a kid from Akron. Houston is a powerhouse, the Warriors are an all-time great, and the Thunder are disappointing. Jason Kidd may not be the coach that vaults the Bucks to playoff success and Gregg Popovich continues to be the best basketball coach in league history.
The New Orleans Pelicans are also beginning to take shape.
Their two stars, DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis, work extremely well together and both are nearing MVP status.