Wiggins is definitely NOT a "lockdown defender", but agree the team can compete with the best if he actually starts playing ANY defense.
We prefer the chances of Charlotte and Miami to upset the Cavs, and we think Houston has the best chance to take down GSW.
https://steemit.com/news/@tenhanger/houston-rockets-look-great-at-12-1-odds
OK I stand corrected. I may need to look at that a bit more. I think I was going on his reputation too much. He better play D if he wants to see the floor...
Coming into the league, many thought that Wiggins athleticism and length would translate into him being an effective "lockdown defender". However, he has a lot of mental lapses and doesn't seem too interested on that end. That being said, I think he has all of the tangible tools to become an All-NBA defender (seriously). Just look at what JR Smith has become so late in his career--its possible. With another year of learning Thibs defensive principles (and Jimmy to mentor him), I think we might see another level in Wiggins.
Maybe I'm just optimistic, but I'm not ready to dog on a 22-year-olds defensive focus when he has to put up 24 points a game to keep the team afloat.
REALLY interested to hear why you think Charlotte or Miami have a good chance to beat the Cavs?
Sadly I don't think anyone stands a chance of keeping lebron out of the finals. The NBA has become an out of control money making machine. No one is going to kill that golden goose.
Lol...wait are you saying that Lebron has made it 7 straight times because he brings ratings/money to the league?