We’re less than a month removed from the end of the 2019–20 season, but the focus has already shifted to a rapidly approaching 2020–21. And with a crowded title chase ahead, separating the contenders from the pretenders is easier said than done.
The unique nature of last season adds an interesting wrinkle as we look to project next season. Certain teams fell well short of expectations in the NBA bubble—hello, Bucks and Clippers—while some outpaced expectations. A handful of non-superstars played like All-NBA talents, leaving evaluators to scratch their heads as they look to the season ahead.