who thinks that the LAKERS are going to be a dangerous team this season? Even if every body remains healthy?
819593
The Lakers are going to have a TOUGH time making the playoffs. \n\n...Oh, and they aren't even the BEST team in Los Angeles anymore. The Clippers have been the btter team for two years.
880204
It's too early to press the panic button just yet. Even though they are missing Shaq, Jason Williams and James Posey... The season is still so young so plenty of time to turn it around. I'm sure they'll win around 50 games no prob, too much experience and talent not to.
715524
it depends on the lakers and Kobe. If Kobe can come along with the way the team is playing now and pick his times when to get on a roll, and let Lo (Lamar Odom) do what he is doing now and just play defense. . . . . . . . it is going to be trouble for the west. my lakers are going to put in work. we have to stop Elton brand but other than that. . . . the lakers will be better than the clippers.. . . only if Kobe plays team ball.
746159
I'll pick the Lakers because they are the team I've always cheered for ~ they exceeded expectations last year and really had a nice push into the playoffs. They were the second youngest team last year, I think this year they will be very good. \n\nNow. On to reality! \n\n1. Chicago Bulls look really good. \n2. LeBron's Turn, the world wants this kid to win, win, win. \n3. Miami will tank. They relied on emotion and a fourth-quarter D-Wade every time, this can not go on. \n4. I'd keep a wary eye on the Mavericks, they are very hungry and well coached. \n5. It's the sunset years for the Spurs, so sad to see, what a great decade and what a great team. \n6, Steven Nash won't three-peat the MVP, he's just too old and rickety. If Amare doesn't return to his old self, the Suns are way too soft in the middle. \n7. The Clippers are better than everyone thinks -- I think they'll shock a few teams who discount them in the playoffs. \n8. Detroit and the Pacers both are headed south. \n9. I have a soft spot in my heart for Houston. I like Yao and Tracy, didn't they pick up someone? Shane Battier maybe? Some role player who'll really help that team. I've not seen them yet this year though. \n\nSo, I'll pick the Lakers over the Bulls in six games. Phil Jackson is a much better coach than anyone has given him credit for. Like Riles in the Showtime era, they think he just rolls the ball out on the court. Phil knows the 82 game season is just that, a long tune up time for the playoffs. His teams are usually peaking going into the playoffs instead of exhausted like so many eager coaches teams. Kobe proved himself with 81 points and a scoring title -- hopefully he's finally matured into an adult.
118981
Too many injuries for the Rockets. They've played 5 games without Yao or T-Mac. And Yao was gone, I think, for 20-something games. Also, McGrady was injured for a reasonable amount of games to bring them down. The Rockets are coming back, though. I like them, and I think they deserve to make the playoffs.
1051621
I am so with you man cavs are going to do excellent next year except Flip is a free agent so if Larry gets injured again (please dont happen) we need somebody to fill in for him.Anyway go Cleveland!!!
951216
Yes the Lakers are going just like they did last year and they will go past the 1st round. Thats an obvious statement.......\n\n\nTo the guy who said the last good Laker team was in Minneapolis...are u @#$%^*! Magic...Kareem, Worthy, SHOWTIME.......or did u forget......
735454
Thats a pretty good team you got there ... agreed, a few gambles like Amare, K-Mart and Cassell. Shaun Livingston was poised to take the starting PG spot from Cassell, but Cassell ended up starting in the Clipper's opener. Amare will be good if he is healthy but not as good as his last full season. I had K-Mart on my team last season and he was a bust due to injuries. With guys like Kobe, Artest, Jackson and RIP, you should be doing better than 9 out of 11!
264915
I'll admit my bias right up front....I am a Spurs fan, but I really think they will repeat this year.  It's not about who had the best regular season or who was blowing out everybody else in November.  Its about who is peaking in June, and in typical Gregg Poppovich fashion, the Spurs are beginning to build the right kind of momentum at the right time.  One qualifier, though, is that, if Manu Ginobilli and Tim Duncan aren't both healthy, it will be difficult for them to repeat.  If that is the case, I would pick the Pistons with the Mavericks as a dark horse.
481103
Sun will never come back!! it's in ur dream only!!!\nLaker will win this series for sure!!!!!\nim very intersting to see LA Laker v.s LA Clipppers...\n\nspurs can't even handle king right now!!\nim sure Laker will get their 2006 final!!
430923
The Clippers are handlin business this year.  They've beaten many of the league's elite teams.  They have a solid starting five and can go 8 deep when they're healthy.  If Cassell returns, they'll make a serious run at winning the West next year.  I am a huge fan and its good see them starting to win consistently.  LET'S GO CLIPS!!!!!
1027686
The Laker are not only going to get to the championship they are going to win it.. word through the grapevine is that the Lakers are going to pursue Kevin Garnett and Allen Iverson. If the Lakers get them they will be unstoppable. They would have a the best team ever...
135805
not this season. look at their record. as for the future, i doubt it. with tracys injuries every season, and yaos schedule of having to play in china in the off season, im not sure they will ever be healthy and rested at the same time. i live in houston, so i would love for it to happen, i just dont think it will.
383975
I'm a Laker fan but I think they could beat the Spurs in 7 games. For me, their starting line-up is the best at this point.
502158
No...Heat looks kinda lazy right now but heat will get to next rd. \n\np.s. Lakers win the whole thing? Stop it please...I can't breathe I'm laughing so hard!
1169898
Yes, because we are the scrappy A's.  The teams in the east will destroy each other with their front-office wars, and we will survive the post-season drama.\n\nJust look how many injuries we've had this year, at one point four of our top pitchers--yes, including Loaiza--were on the disabled list, yet we're still in first place somehow.  Plus countless other injuries we've had.  We had a 10-game winning streak recently, and didn't even have Frank Thomas for some of those games.  Every day it was a different player picking up for us.  And look out, American League, for Steve Swisher.  He's another Reggie in the making.  I predict a few years from now, he'll be one of the most-sought-after players.  Hopefully we can keep him, like Chavvy.  Anyhow, to get back to my point, every day a different hitter or pitcher or combination of players stepped up and delivered in that winning streak; and we had a great June overall.\n\nThat just proves we have a deep lineup and enough pitching to win even without our best players.  Another case in point:  Harden was supposed to be our ace for this year--and he's done for the season...and we're still in the hunt for the postseason.  We still have not played to our potential because of all the injuries.  So we're just warming up.  We'll be in the postseason, all right, and we'll finally get over the hump and win it all.\n\nYes, we are better than the Giants.  We have more talent up-and-down the lineup than they do.  Go A's!!!  Go green-and-gold!!!
829048
Lakers fan here also.  Last night was a great game for me.  I loved Odom and Bynum last night.  Odom really stepped up with Kobe out, and if he keeps playing like he did last night, the Lakers will kick ass.  Bynum is really developing, only his 2nd year, and he's becoming a good starting center.  Imagine the Lakers with Kobe, Mihm, and Brown back.  Their future is looking bright!