Kenny "the Jet" Smith - Preseason rankings

[GangstaBoogy]

Western Conference
1. San Antonio Spurs – They really didn't add much to their team. Why? Because the foreign legion team of Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan is still the best. (Yes, Duncan is from the Virgin Islands, but they're foreign to me!) Depth, youth and experience makes them the blueprint franchise.

Phoenix 2. Phoenix Suns – I know Amare Stoudemire is out for the preseason, but that's no concern. The Suns are primed this year, and here are two things to watch for: 120 points per game (which means championship dreams) or Stoudemire, Grant Hill and Raja Bell in street clothes (that'd mean a lottery nightmare).

Dallas 3. Dallas Mavericks – Avery Johnson has the challenge of getting rid of the Ghost of Playoff Failures Past. The inability to defend off the dribble and to have a true post-up scorer was exposed for the world to see in the postseason. Personnel changes are in their future.

Utah 4. Utah Jazz – They are for real. Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams aren't Malone and Stockton, but they're more like Malone and the new Jason Kidd. These two should take off where they left off in the playoffs.

Houston 5. Houston Rockets – The Rockets' biggest problem is chemistry. The questions are as follows: Is Steve Francis healthy or is he a head case? Is Rafer Alston streetball or street? And can Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady coexist?

Denver 6. Denver Nuggets – Having Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony for a full season should make Denver the most dangerous team in basketball. If basketball is the only story throughout the year, then look out.

L.A. Lakers 7. Los Angeles Lakers – Kobe will be … well, Kobe. However, this is the year Lamar Odom plays like an All-Star all season and the Lakers take a step closer.

Golden State 8. Golden State Warriors – The bodyguard Baron Davis and the upstart Warriors are great for the playoffs. But without depth in a lot of areas, they're looking like the eighth-best club in the West.


Eastern Conference
Boston 1. Boston Celtics – With three unselfish stars in Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett, the learning curve is shorter than most. They will dominate a conference with only three contenders (the others being Detroit and Miami).

Detroit 2. Detroit Pistons – They are one of the few teams that can only beat themselves. That's why they always believe it's a fluke when they lose. Experience wins, and Detroit's veterans can still get the job done.

Miami 3. Miami Heat – Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade tasted the sweet smell of success two years ago and have the tools to get back to the NBA finals. With Alonzo Mourning leaving after this season, an aging Shaq gets one last real chance at another title before he's done.

Cleveland 4. Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James and the young Cavs shocked the world last season, but the surprise factor is over. They will have a big task learning to live up to expectations.

Chicago 5. Chicago Bulls – The young and gifted Bulls are in trouble. When Garnett came to the East and didn't land in Chicago, it slowed their progress.

Toronto 6. Toronto Raptors – They're a nice team, and that very well might be their problem in getting over the top. The Raptors might need someone to get a little nasty or trade for a pit bull.

New Jersey 7. New Jersey Nets – They didn't get better, but there's too much talent on the roster not to make the playoffs.

Washington 8. Washington Wizards – With Agent Zero (aka Gilbert Arenas), the Wizards are a playoff team, but with no consistent inside scoring, the Wizards will struggle this season.

[Bay Area Jat]

decent list i personally would have flip flopped the 7th and 8th teams listed in the West

[GangstaBoogy]

Yeah I bet you would've

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Lakers > Rockets, Nuggets, Jazz.


I'll even go as far as to say that we can be stronger than the Suns and Mavs this year...And the Spurs aren't getting any younger. You never know...PeACe

[Bay Area Jat]

^^ personally i feel the same way about the warriors as u do the lakers. i think we can go deeper into the playoffs than last year if bd is healthy

[.:DaYg0sTyLz:.]

Lakers > Rockets, Nuggets, Jazz.


I'll even go as far as to say that we can be stronger than the Suns and Mavs this year...And the Spurs aren't getting any younger. You never know...PeACe

wow...

[Don Jacob]

spurs>suns>nuggets>mavs>jazz>Rockets>lakers>golden state

[.:DaYg0sTyLz:.]

spurs>suns>nuggets>mavs>jazz>Rockets>lakers>golden state

Spurs, Suns, and Mavs are really tough to call. Any of them could win the West. The Nuggets are scary. Rockets still need to prove themselves in the playoffs and Im not sure about the Jazz either. Lakers and Golden State looks about right

[GangstaBoogy]

Lakers > Rockets, Nuggets, Jazz.


I'll even go as far as to say that we can be stronger than the Suns and Mavs this year...And the Spurs aren't getting any younger. You never know...PeACe

You say that every year, yet I'm starting to forget what the 2nd round feels like.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Lakers > Rockets, Nuggets, Jazz.


I'll even go as far as to say that we can be stronger than the Suns and Mavs this year...And the Spurs aren't getting any younger. You never know...PeACe

You say that every year, yet I'm starting to forget what the 2nd round feels like.

Yup....and year 1- we were a rebound away from upsetting the Suns in the 1st round. Year 2- we defeated all the teams I mentioned when healthy. I don't speak out my ass, shit happens... Lakers are a top team when at full strength...PeACe

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

spurs>suns>nuggets>mavs>jazz>Rockets>lakers>golden state

Spurs, Suns, and Mavs are really tough to call. Any of them could win the West. The Nuggets are scary. Rockets still need to prove themselves in the playoffs and Im not sure about the Jazz either. Lakers and Golden State looks about right

you say "wow" to my comment, then you say the Nuggets are "scary"? LOL

[.:DaYg0sTyLz:.]

spurs>suns>nuggets>mavs>jazz>Rockets>lakers>golden state

Spurs, Suns, and Mavs are really tough to call. Any of them could win the West. The Nuggets are scary. Rockets still need to prove themselves in the playoffs and Im not sure about the Jazz either. Lakers and Golden State looks about right

you say "wow" to my comment, then you say the Nuggets are "scary"? LOL

The Nuggets are far better then the Lakers. For the last couple of years Ive thought they were a scary team actually. Not a team that will win a championship, but the type of team that could do some damage in the playoffs.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

No way Nuggets are better, let alone "far better" than the Lakers.

[Fuck Your Existence]

"the jet" is wack....matter of fact TNT is wack...annoying ass muh fuckas

[WC Iz Active]

LOL NIK!!!!!!  Utah is so far ahead of the Lakers its not even funny.  come on bro