I want the 1 seed pretty badly. Dont think we will get it, but the way I see it, #1 seed could be a big big sell to a guy like Blake Griffin.
Yeah, that's the thing, though.
The number one seed is certainly a better selling point than the number two seed. However, if it sets us up for a potential second round matchup with Toronto rather than Washington, then that might be counterproductive, because getting to the ECF will be just as much of a free agent draw as getting the number one seed. I'm much more confident of getting past Washington (especially with HCA) in the second round than a fully healthy Toronto squad.
Ultimately, though, I think Toronto probably catches Washington for the three seed, so getting the one seed will definitely be important to try and avoid them and have Washington in the second round, all while assuring us HCA in the Eastern playoffs.
EDIT: I also don't want any part of a Milwaukee first round matchup either, because we've traditionally struggled with that team's length. I'll take any of Chicago, Detroit, or Miami for the first round, and Indiana wouldn't be too terrible either.