If this comes to pass, it'll be the first time since 1997 that neither the Spurs, Lakers, or Mavs are in the WCF.
WCFs played in over that span:
Lakers - 8
Spurs - 7
Mavs - 3
Thunder - 2
An era of complete dominance may be coming to an end. Obviously things have been shifting towards the Thunder in the past couple years, but I think we're seeing the beginning of a new age for the West, with 6 or 7 teams that could potentially contend each year.
[This message has been edited by sharkenleo (edited 5/9/2013 9:45a).]