Just watched the Pistons manhandle the Rockets and am starting to think the only difference between most NBA teams is effort. I don't think there is a big talent gap in the NBA anymore it's just who has the most energetic effort players wins and the Lakers dont have high energy guys so they stay 500

I honestly dont think there is much gap in talent anymore in the NBA.

These players can all drive and kick and defend and hit threes.

There are a FEW OUTLIERS who have energy AND high talent and they are the top 4 teams and a few who have low energy AND low talent and they are the 4 bottom teams.

EVERYONE else is completely equal all 22 teams in the middle are completely equal and its just an effort and coaching thing.