Looking at the bright side of things:
Since the WEST keeps getting super-stacked year after year, the EAST-WEST parity is going to get SO BAD that it might be the kick needed to jumpstart the needed changes in the playoff format. seeding, re-assignment of division perhaps, etc.
How bad is it now (as of today) ......... Joakim Noah, is the only active / signed EAST player with an All-NBA First Team award.
Note: Joakim Noah, matagal-tagal na din hindi naglalaro o pinaglalaro.