Last season, nobody expected to see the Pacers make a run to the NBA Finals, but they did because of a few reasons, a big one being their depth. That's the superpower this year's Spurs can lean on to shock the world on the off chance that they're the next giant rising from their slumber earlier than anyone expected.
ESPN's Tim Bontemps revealed insight into the minds of league insiders and their thoughts on teams across the league. One Eastern Conference scout expressed doubt about the Lakers' chances to compete for a title, despite their star power.