After the preseason ended and before the season started, the NBA officially released the first power rankings of the season.
The Heat Team topped the list.
The official statement was brief but clear, "This is the strongest team on paper in history."
The Grizzlies, as the defending champions, were ranked second.
The official comment was, "The 1991 Bulls? Or the 2001 Lakers? They have the opportunity to become yet another legendary team."
The Lakers, Spurs, Brooklyn Nets, Mavericks, and Nuggets were ranked 3rd to 7th.
The Thunders were only placed in the 8th position.
The official comment was, "The Thunders have a star-studded lineup, but we have to doubt the compatibility of LeBron and Russell playing together; they might either create amazing sparks or reveal irreconcilable differences."
After the list was released, it was unsurprisingly attacked by LeBron fans.
