[GH0STrider]

I dont know man- I've watch wade carry this team on his back for a long time. But I do agree they lost a lot of talent and didn't gain anything back. Smush Parker is their biggest addition... That pretty much says it all.

[zimbloth]

The east is too improved. The LeBron James one man show thing isn't going to fly this year. I think that was a fluke. Most teams that only have one good player don't get their teams anywhere. We also don't know when Wade will be 100%.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

Good call Azyiu! I think it will be between Miami and Orlando.

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I forgot about Orlando too. I think they will win. The Wiz are flawed, but I just think the Heat is toast. Walker is worthless. Posey is gone. Williams is toast. They have no young talent outside of Wade. Shaq is a dinosaur. They're just toast. They've done nothing to improve. They just reek of "40-42".

You know, Mr.Blackcock and Nick, the Heat is one team I totally do not know what to expect. Yeah, on the one hand they have the almighty D-Wade (still recovering from his injuries), but on the other hand you have a bunch of aging players in Shaq, Zo and a jackass like Walker. I guess we can only wait and see what are they going to do.

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

Orlando has the bigs to bang with any team in the nba. They have an outstanding coach for the first time ever imo. That team is on the rise. Dwight Howard needs to improve his offensive game more. Rashard Lewis is going the be an allstar again but this time in the east.

Totally agreed! What holds me back from saying the Southwest is theirs is their backcourt. With Grant Hill gone, an inconsistant Nelson (I love his competitiveness, by the way) and an unproven JJ Redick, it would be very interesting to see just how many turnovers they average this season.

Originally Posted by zimbloth

The LeBron James one man show thing isn't going to fly this year.

Word!

[zimbloth]

I think you quoted me saying something I didn't say up there

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I think you quoted me saying something I didn't say up there

Oops!!! Fixed!!!

BTW, guys, I just received my tickets to the NBA China game in Macau next month. First time I am seeing an NBA game outside of the US, it would be an interesting experience!

[ibzrg1570]

The Heat are definitely on their way down, even with a healthy D-Wade. I'm really concerned about the Bobcats. I'm a huge Emeka fan (Huskies FTW!) so I'd be really pissed off if he can't stay healthy or if they just let him go. Even with J-Rich they won't get far without a solid 5 man.

And like I've said before, the Cavs pretty much have dug themselves into a hole. Lebron can't carry them all the way, especially not now that the East is so much more stacked than before. And they're not going to get into a good draft position anytime soon either. I'm not ruling anything out completely but right now it doesn't look good for them.

[GH0STrider]

shit dude, that's an expensive ass ticket azyiu. I hope those seets are good man.

[ibzrg1570]

Fantasy NBA anyone?

[GH0STrider]

Shawn Marion wants out of phoenix-

Marion: 'Time for me to move on'

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

shit dude, that's an expensive ass ticket azyiu. I hope those seets are good man.

Not really that expensive, dude. The price is like USD $35 or so. For an upper level ticket, that is not too bad. I remember I used to pay no less than $43.50 for an upper level ticket in Phoenix. As far as seat location is concern, mine are just off center behind of one of the baskets. Not a perfect location, but at least I got the first row up there.

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

Shawn Marion wants out of phoenix-

Marion: 'Time for me to move on'

If my name has been rumored in almost ALL trade scenarios over the summer, I would have been pissed too. That said, my buddy Greg at FOX10 Phoenix told me, Marion is sort of a cancer in the locker room. According to him, Marion is so good at acting like a good, easy-going teammate whenever there is media around. Then he simply changes into this selfish guy, who is so tired of being the #3 option and garbage man. I guess we will see. Even if he is traded to the Lakers, I just don't think he would improve the team all that much. Frankly I think Kobe might have been under-estimating Odom all along. He is better than most people think, IMO.