My take here is to whoever has the most playoff experience, the young guns like Ja Morant, Doncic, etc. definitely has what it takes to get a spot in the finals.
But the Suns have been consistent since CP3 got there, last year was full of surprises and now they have solidified their spot, I'm a big Warriors fan but if Curry can't compete in the playoffs (because of his injury) then I'd definitely go with Suns, DBook and CP3 had a great playoff run last year and an excellent run this season, the team chemistry is there as Bridges and their other teammates have been consistent as well.
Definitely agree with the first statement. Which is why I think bucks in the east and clippers in the west. With the return of leonard in addition to pg and the rest of the clippers, with less pressure on their shoulders. Suns and nuggets are obvious favourites, just don't feel they will get the job done. In the east is the same, nets, I dunno i think the bucks have a deeper team and the reigning champ has showed his dominance in the regular season and more respect needs to be put on his name. He is no longer a liability shooting which is key in the playoffs. I also see the sixers beating the nets, Joel is a monster and although harden has been a liability and is "washed" compared to Irving, with the process continuing i could see them making a deep run. Anyways Lakers are out so what will all the sports jounos be talking about ha.