#1 Lakers – Bynum’s return will solidify there quest for another Larry O’ Brien trophy. As long as Kobe plays Jordanesque, there’s no doubt they will win it this season.
#2 Hornets – Chris Paul will be battling again for MVP. As long as everybody is healthy, they have a chance to kick the Lakers out. With play offs experienced last year and the arrival of James Posey to provide play off composure, this team is on the rise as one of NBA’s elite team.
#3 Houston – The Rockets can knock out Spurs in the Northwest division. With Ron Artest, they can go deeper in the play offs. No injuries please to Yao and T-Mac.
#4 Utah – Kyle Korver’s midseason arrival open up the floor for the Jazz. With the trio of Williams, Boozer and Kirilenko, they have a chance to knock the top three teams in the West.
#5 San Antonio – Don’t count the old guys out. Duncan, Ginobili and Parker still have left to go deep in the playoffs. And its another odd season, the pattern says they will win it like in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Just be superstitious.
#6 Phoenix – Ever since, I don’t count the Suns as title contenders. Defense always will win championships which this team doesn’t have. Lucky if they will reach second round.
#7 Dallas – Focus is what this team needs. Avery Johnson is not there anymore so there is no more reason to complain. I hope Josh Howard will be like the All-Star he used to be to complement Dirk and Kidd.
#8 Portland – Greg Oden will no doubt be the next big thing in American basketball. With a young but promising and talented core, the new Blazers team will start to make there mark this season.
#9 Denver – Why let go of Camby??? This team is on the downside with mistakes in free agent signings done years ago. They will lose Iverson to have cap space for Carmelo. They will have a hard time making the play offs this year.
#10 Golden State – You can’t replace Baron Davis.
#11 Clippers – One day, they’re smiling in signing Baron Davis. The next day, they let go of Elton Brand.
#12 Sacramento – With Artest gone, Kevin Martin is expected to have a truly breakout season. No doubt, he will be in the top 5 in scoring but the team is in another lottery season.
#13 Minessota – I don’t know what’s the problem with Mchale. Last year, he traded Brandon Roy. This year, he traded OJ Mayo, both at draft nights. Poor guy.
#14 Memphis – OJ Mayo, Rudy Gay and Mike Conley… Great prospects but it will take time for this team.
#15 Oklahoma – This is Seattle ok… But nobody is here except for Kevin Durant.
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