Spurs can't be taken seriously since they've lost to the Mavs twice this year
Nuggets best player is Melo, can't be taken seriously.
Blazers are too soft and young, can't be taken seriously. Plus they've lost to the Mavs twice which disqualifies them as a contender. A lot of luck ass wins for them too.
Hornets are just a bunch of over the hill jump shooters who are soft mentally and play no defense. No points in paint, NO FTA. can't take them seriously. Also, a superstar who defers to Jannero mutha in Pargo in the 4th quarter of crucial Game 7's. SO yeah, not a threat in the playoffs plus they have a lot of luck ass wins this year.
Rockets I just don't think yao can carry a team, can't be taken seriously. legit defense though.
Jazz have a weaksauce interior defense and struggle on the road and have an inflated record due to the bull they get away with at home. Again, can't be taken seriously. Their brand of defense is foul foul foul and hope the refs don't call it, only works at home. Offensive talent, but can't be taken seriously.
Mavs are lacking scoring from 3 of the starting 5 positions and are inconsistent, weak on the road, can't guard guards in a guard laden West. Can't be taken seriously. Luck ass wins.
Suns play absolutely no defense, can't guard guards in a guard laden West. Lacking a true superstar even when Amare is healthy, again can't be taken seriously.
8 pretenders and the Lakers if you ask me.