So how much faith do you have with ESPN's prediction that Lakers vs Cavaliers in the 2010 NBA Finals?

I'm not hating here but I have the Celtics as the best team in the East and then Orlando as a close 2nd. I just don't see how Shaq is going to work with LeBron, both of them need to dominate the ball to make plays and their skill sets doesn't compliment each another at all. I personally have more faith on a 2008 or 2009 Finals rematch.

BQ: What was your reaction when you heard Bruce Lee...umm... Bowen retired?

BQ2: Do you think Shaq will play another year after this season? If yes who do you think he will play for?

BQ3: How hard will the NBA push for a Kobe vs Shaq showdown in the Finals?

STAR if your team will likely win more than 50 games next season!

LOL @ Star

but no I see the Spurs and Cavs.

Spurs just got so much better.... I mean now they are healthy and then R-Jeff and McDyess.. it's over. lol

And Cavs.. it will work trust me.
Lebron doens't NEED the ball.. he's fine with giving it up every play.

I dont really care for the fact the season didnt even start. Lots of stuff can happen,hell who knows teams like NOLA and Atlanta might even be in finals talk by the end of next season.

BQ-

BQ2:No...i dont think he will.......

BQ3:David Stern is praying as u speak

And yea i think SA and Cleveland will be in the finals....

Portland also seems kinda like underdog/darkhorse to me

Cavs won't make it. It will be LAkers and celtics

did anyone star this thread?

I tried.

I starred and gave everybody a thumbs up

just type star duh!

star!!!

can I get best answer?

BA goes to CBI unfortunately, he is the first to star.

WOOO

now if someone can point me to the pick BA button.

I REALL DON'T GIVE A DAMN WHAT ESPN THINKS SIMPLE AS THAT

Sorry, but I currently predict that the NBA finals will be the Celtics and either the Lakers or the Spurs. The reason for my uncertaintly regarding who will come out on top in the West is because the Spurs sound like a great roster on paper, but who knows what will actually transpire when they finally play on the court. The Lakers because Artest could be a hit or a miss for the Lakers team. For some reason though, I believe it will be either one of these two teams for the West.

The Celtics improved vastly with the acquisition of Rasheed Wallace so there would be no surprise if they come out on top in the East.

I was kinda surprised by the news since I did not expect for him to announce his retirement. I will miss the Kobe Stopper aka Bruce Bowen - such a great defensive player and phenomenal asset to the Spurs.

No, I think that Cleveland will be the last team he plays for before he retires. I can't imagine him going to another team once again before his careers comes to a close.

I think the NBA will push for a Lakers/Cavaliers final very heavily but may possibly be disappointed once again.

ok SRF is now in the lead for BA, sorry CBI this has nothing to do with you being a Cavs fan I assure you.

WOW I STILL LOOK AT THIS WAY I DONT GIVE A DAM WHAT "EXPERTS " SAY ABOUT MY LAKERS!

Is one of your foot in the toilet Janet?

No it looks like it but it is not

it is at the edge of the counter

MC (classic version) wrote:

ok SRF is now in the lead for BA, sorry CBI this has nothing to do with you being a Cavs fan I assure you.

SHIT

CBI wrote:

LOL @ Star

but no I see the Spurs and Cavs.

Spurs just got so much better.... I mean now they are healthy and then R-Jeff and McDyess.. it's over. lol

And Cavs.. it will work trust me.
Lebron doens't NEED the ball.. he's fine with giving it up every play.

True CBI and that was the thing i would say that as well

Last time, ESPN predicted that the Cavs had a big chance on going to the Finals, bigger than the Lakers. Yet, the Cavs were almost swiped by the Magic (no offense to fans). So, I don't really trust what ESPN predicts. I'd rather just wait and see.
But it should be interesting to see LJ team up Shaq.
But actually, I'm more of looking forward for a Lakers/Celtics Finals this upcoming season.

BQ: What the... Bruce Lee-- I mean Bowen retiring? I didn't see that one coming.

BQ2: This season will probably Shaq's last. After all, he is getting old. We can never be too sure, he might play for another season or two.

BQ3: Hardcore.

Dang, I can't find that 'Star' button.

A lot.

BQ - A Spurs legend, had a great career
BQ2 - If he wins the ship, then he plays up to two more years. If Cleveland tanks, he retires.
BQ3 - Nike made a push last year with the puppets, so this year, the NBA will do anything it can as well, like refs.