Nets look like they are cursed, they couldn't get all the big trio on the court too much this year, it has been basically one or the other out constantly and that is why people do not see them as potential champions yet.
It's just coincidence that the three can't play together constantly because they've been plague with injuries.
I personally do not see them as champions, that is really not at all what we should be expecting from this, there is really nothing that should be considered as the Lakers type of level hype for Nets, why? Because they haven't proven anything, anyone who has watched NBA would know that first seeds do not always end up being the champions, there is a good chance over any other seed, but if we do all other seeds versus first seed you will see that it is not that high chance, which is why Nets may have a good regular season even without star players playing together, but they won't be having this type of ease when they are in playoffs.
Of course they are not yet the champions because they haven't done it, but their chances are high because of the big three. Bucks already proven that, they've the top seed last 2 seasons ago, but lost to Toronto. Regular season and playoff are different. So let's see if Durant can come back in the playoffs and so is Harden and make a good run.