Spurs
Warriors
Clippers
Grizzlies
Rockets
Mavs
Blazers
Suns
Healthy Thunder
Kings
Pelicans

11 good teams...that is just ridiculous. Unfortunately, a few of them will drop off and fall out of the playoff race as the season goes on, but that's only because they have to play a bunch of games against western conference juggernauts. Regardless, I count 11 teams with good rosters.

Meanwhile, you could make the argument that there are NO title contenders in the East. Cavs defense would get victimized by whoever comes out of the West. Bulls will most likely have a bunch of injuries come playoff time. Wizards and Raptors are solid, but does anyone really think they'll actually compete for a title?