Nimbletoe

Will the Iverson/Anthony combination finally mean success for the Nuggets?
I think Denver's success is more dependent upon the health of the rest of their lineup. If somehow, the roster can stay healthy for a majority of the season, I think they have a chance to compete with anyone in the west. But, that's asking a lot. K-mart is coming off microfracture surgery, Atkins is out for the first six weeks, AI is getting old, Nene is well... Nene, Camby... they have a lot of fragile players.

Will Phoenix or Dallas finally dethrone the Spurs as the kings of the west?
I like Phoenix's chances if they can keep Hill healthy and Marion plays with his heart in it. Dallas is going to have to show me something, but you can't count them out. A team not mentioned in these questions is Houston. Again, pending health issues, this could be the year they contend for a title. The west is more open then it's ever been, as I could see either the Spurs, Mavs, Suns or Rockets coming out of it, with the Nuggets and Jazz as the darkhorses.

When will the Cavs finally realize that Lebron can't carry the whole team on his shoulders and finally get him a wingman?
The Cavs have been horribly managed, and are basically screwed cap-wise until right around James can bail, which I expect to happen. They got lucky they beat Detroit last year, and I wouldn't be surprised if they don't even make the playoffs this year.

Are the Trailblazers cursed when it comes to lottery draft picks?
No. They still made the right pick. Besides, this just means that next year they get another high draft pick. Sure, it sucks that we're missing a year of Oden, but in three years, this team will be competing for a title.

Will the Knicks play defense as vigorously Isiah Thomas' legal team?
Isiah will be gone by Christmas. The Knicks, if they even make the playoffs, will get bounced in the first round handily.

Where do you think your team will finish this season?
The window is closing from the Pistons, but it's still there. Sheed has lost weight and is ready to go, which is a great sign. Stuckey breaking his damn hand was a huge bummer, but he'll be back and become a regular part of the rotation before the playoffs. I really, REALLY like Maxiell. The guy is just a beast. If we can get contributions from Amir Johnson and Stuckey, I like us over anyone in the East, and believe we can compete with anyone in the West as well.

And btw, this year is 07-08, not 08-09 =)

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