Preview of the next NBA season 2009
The champs still look as ring collectors for me. The trio of Allen,KG and Pierce is simply superb as no other team can provide offensive similar firepower and leadership. Losing PJ Brown and Sam Cassell to retirment and Posey to free agency should not cause a headache. The Lakers still need a 2nd go-to-guy to aid Kobe, a role Odom and Gasol could not fill. Bynum back will be huge in the middle. The Lakers' bench is still weak. The Suns should start falling apart. Shaq is done, Nash will break down starting the season at 34 years old, and Barbosa will not be a floor leader. Grant Hill will need to cut his minutes short to be effective. Despite Shaq, Amare still needs inside help on D and rebounding. The Blazers are exciting and may be contending for something. With young players like Outlaw, Roy, Aldridge, Rudy and Sergio Rodriguez, the future can only be bright. The Pistons are very conservative and I doudt if there is anything left in the tank. Billups, Dice, Sheed are well ove...