Experts predict the combat strength of each team in the next three years: Rockets only ranked 20th, Clippers still ranked top 10

Although the Atlanta Hawk, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets were ranked in the top three in the draw ceremony, it may not be possible to compete for the championship because they are in the draft year. Reconstruction is not achieved overnight. It takes extra time and patience to build a competitive team.

Basketball expert Andy Bailey predicted the strength of each team in the next three years. The Houston Rockets only ranked 20th. The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are also in the middle and lower reaches. The Clippers are still in the top ten. In addition, Denver Nuggets took the lead, followed by Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma Thunder and Dallas Lone Rangers.

The Rockets have made remarkable progress this season, almost entering the top ten in the western region. Moreover, the overall team of the Rockets is young, and there are as many as six players in the rookie contract period. In particular, Jay Green, Alpellen Shenjing and Jabari Smith have all proved their value. And Amen Thompson and Kam Whitmore have also performed well in the rookie season. However, the Rockets still lack the super giant who can make a final decision. Unless there are young players growing up in the short term or introducing other big brands, the Rockets will be a spoiler at most in the next few years. It may be difficult to become a playoff powerhouse or even a hot contender.

The Clippers ranked eighth in the list, which should be a bit surprising. After all, Coway Leonard is always injured, and the Clippers will travel the first round again in this year's playoffs. And as time goes by, the veteran status will only continue to decline, and the future of James Harden and Paul George is full of uncertainty. However, experts believe that Clippers owner Ballmer Howe has made a great investment, coupled with the attraction and exposure of the team, there is always a strong player to join. As long as the Clippers maintain a complete and healthy lineup, Terence Mann, Ivica Zubac and Amir Kofi also provide help, the strength of the Clippers should not be underestimated.

The top teams have at least reached the second round of the playoffs this year, and their overall lineup is young, and there is even greater room for improvement. Like Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets have been very strong in the past few years, and Denver Nuggets was the defending champion last season. Of course, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder, the new upstarts, obviously make the NBA more interesting, and their future is worth looking forward to.