Eastern Conference Power Rankings: Where do the Wizards Land

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Kings of the East

1. Boston Celtics

How are the Celtics first in the power rankings when they lost their two best players, Kyrie Irving and Al Horford, from last season?

Kyrie Irving was the problem with the team last season even though he was their best player. He created huge chemistry issues and caused big problems in the locker room resulting in an early exit from the playoffs last season.

The Celtics were happy to move on from Kyrie and replace him with another star, Kemba Walker.

Gordon Hayward is finally fully healthy and Enes Kanter will replace Horford at center. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have already proved that they can be stars in the NBA. Now it is time for them to take that step forward.

The Celtics have the talent to be kings of the East and win the conference, but they have to prove it.