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Max Kellerman Says The Western Conference Was ‘Much Harder Back In The Day’ Than This Year

Nico Martinez
Jul 22, 2020
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At 35-years-old, LeBron James is somehow still dominating the NBA. Between his performance and the competition that he faces in the West, many believe it should be him who wins the MVP this season.

But, without the Warriors, is the West really that much more dominant? Are we giving to much credit to LeBron and others for being in the “harder” conference?

According to Max Kellerman on ESPN’s First Take, that’s exactly the case.

“LeBron, you’re number one in the Western Conference in the regular season — in a conference that the Warriors don’t play in anymore, really. KD and Klay are both off the Warriors this year and Steph missed time. If the unbeatable Warriors, the one LeBron was lucky to get a single win against the last time he played them in the Finals, were still at full strength, the Lakers clearly wouldn’t be number one in the West.”

.@maxkellerman is claiming the Western Conference was "much harder back in the day" than this year, and that the East that Giannis is competing in is actually much closer in competitiveness.

Do you agree? pic.twitter.com/Woct0inpgD

— First Take (@FirstTake) July 21, 2020

While the West may still be harder than the East, it doesn’t pose the same challenge it did years ago. Without the Warriors at full strength, the Spurs younger and healthier, and the Thunder without Russ, it seems the path through the Western Conference is clearer now than it has been in a long time.

Still, nobody said it will be easy. If LeBron James is to win his fourth title, he and his team will likely have to beat the Grizzlies, Jazz, and Clippers.

We will see soon enough how he fares in that endeavor.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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