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Who will win the NBA title next year (for real)?
M Dogg™:
Let's put it this way. Every year since 1999, when Jordan retired, I have predicted that the Lakers would win every year. 3 out of 6 years, I was right, and the other 3 they were close. Why in the blue hell am I going to change my prediction, when Jerry Buss has put together winning teams for years. Since 1980, the Lakers have missed the playoffs once, made the NBA Finals, 12 times, and won 8. To beat against the Lakers is like beating against Mike Tyson, or the New York Yankees, sure neither has won a big title in a while, but the Yankees still find ways to win, and Mike Tyson is still only one punch away from winning. So I am satisfied with my chose. Miami Heat over the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2. I even said that the teams that should be there are the T'Wolves and the Pistons. Hell you can count that as who I think is going in if you want. I think they are the best teams, but the best teams don't always win the finals, and for some strange reason, the refs call favors the highest rated match ups.
Now_Im_Not_Banned:
--- Quote from: /\ Javier /\ on July 22, 2004, 06:10:50 PM ---Clippers goal- Get to the playoffs
Twolves goal- win it all
Spurs goal- win it all
Pitsons goal- Repeat
Heat goal- Eastern Conference Finals
Lakers goal- Start rebuilding, see what kind of damage they can do in the playoffs and IMPROVE to be Next years contenders. Kobe has the talent...its barely his first year to prove what hes made of. I GOTTA SEE TO BELIEVE. PLus Jordan had more help on his team than what kobe has to work with right now. Where are the true 3 pt. shooters? The Rebounders? Top Notch defender?
NIK...ur starting to sound like Jack Haley.
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And you're starting to sound like a Laker hater... ::)
Trauma-san:
Charlotte Bobcats, all the way. Undefeated, I can see it coming. If it doesn't happen, it's because our owner is Black, and being held down by the man .
Javier:
what has kobe said after shaq was traded away? "its going to be a challenge" "it will be fun" "uphilll battle"
Signs of a contender huh?
what has Jerry and jeanie buss said? "rebuilding", "we have to move on"
WOW ur right nik...they are saying they are going to win it next year
.:DayGoStyLz:.:
--- Quote from: Now_I_Know on July 22, 2004, 05:52:25 PM ---If you're a Clipper fan, you should be pulling for them to make the playoffs...That's the Clippers goal...Lakers goal isn't to make the playoffs, it's to win a championship, and to be a fan, you must have faith...Shaq was slowing down the Lakers, and I think the Lakers improved this year...Kobe wont have a selfish fatso begging for the bell, and complaining that he doesn't get it enough after every game...This is Kobe's Jordan year...PeACe
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I just dont see how they improved. I dont think u can take Shaq off of the team, and improve unless u got some real talent for him. Not to mention, if either of the twosome was selfish...it was Kobe. He should be happy this year, cus he can take every single shot of every single game now. And yes, the Lakers will definetely be better then the Clips...but i dont think its realistic to think theyll win the title this year. If they keep the same team together...maybe the following year they can contend. This coming year, i dont predict anything higher then 5th in the West. And more then likely, lower then that.
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