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Will the Iverson/Anthony combination finally mean success for the Nuggets?
If winning a playoff series equals success, then I would say yes. In my opinion, they have the potential to, but won't reach the Western Conference finals.
Will Phoenix or Dallas finally dethrone the Spurs as the kings of the west?
The Mavs made the NBA Finals two years ago, proving they can beat the Spurs in the playoffs. However, I don't see either PHX or DAL beating the Spurs this year.
When will the Cavs finally realize that Lebron can't carry the whole team on his shoulders and finally get him a wingman?
They have spent a lot of money on their roster, and are right up to the luxury tax. You can't blame the Cavs for Larry Hughe's inadequacies and injuries. Don't forget, they offered max contracts to both Ray Allen and Michael Redd a couple years ago, but were turned down by both. They resigned Big Z, being that he was the best free agent center available. They resigned Gooden at a bargain of only 24 million over 3 years. They brought in Damon Jones and Marshall to spread defenses with their long range shooting. I realize we want Lebron to win titles and be great, but reaching the NBA Finals was quite an accomplishment for the franchise.
Are the Trailblazers cursed when it comes to lottery draft picks?
I like Aldridge, he is a quality big man. Webster is young, and he looked good last night. Roy showed his star power last year. I like the direction they are heading, and over a 10 year projection, I would probably take their roster over any other.
Will the Knicks play defense as vigorously Isiah Thomas' legal team?
Ha, definitely not. Randolph and Crawford can't and won't guard anyone. Marbury and Curry aren't good defenders either. That's 80% of their starters, case closed.
Where do you think your team will finish this season?[/QUOTE]
My hometown Wizards should finish around 5th or 6th. Lack of defense is still an issue, as is interior toughness with the losses of Etan Thomas and Michael Ruffin. I really like Blatche though, that kids the truth. My former hometown Hawks are aiming to squeak into the playoffs. Very young, but very athletic. There are some skilled rotation guys as well.
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