Would you consider "extremely high variance" optimistic? 
Yes, I agree it's pessimistic. When he says the Lakers will need very good health from all those players, that sounds pessimistic - as it should be. I think the same thing for the Mavericks really. They will need good health to compete in Western Conference.

Yes, I agree it's pessimistic. When he says the Lakers will need very good health from all those players, that sounds pessimistic - as it should be. I think the same thing for the Mavericks really. They will need good health to compete in Western Conference.