Who are you guys favorites to win the Eastern conference?
In no particular order:
1.Detroit: Detroit has gotten better by adding depth and a quality PG. While Billups is far from a superstar, he along with Chucky, will provide the Pistons what was their downfall last year, solid play at the Point position. Adding okur will hopefully give us a big man that can go inside and out, plus give cliff some rest so he can be ready for what should be a good playoff run. I wouldn't be suprised if they didn't surpass their 50 wins but still end up being a better team. On a separate note our future looks pretty bright with the money we will ahve to spend plus what could potentially be a very high pick from Memphis.
2.Boston: With the trade they pulled off I don't understand what they were doing. They could potentially mess up something good by bringing in the underacheiving Vin Baker, who might actaully do good in the east, but I don't think it was worth the risk. They took their only true PG off the roster, gave up on a 1st rd. pick in Joe Forte, and a solid rebounding big man (although he is hurt), for Baker and Shammond Williams who was beat out last yr. by rookie PG Earl Watson as Payton's backup in Seattle. They have big ?'s at the PG spot and I hope their plan is not to start Damon Jones because I was actually looking forward to having our old rivalry with them. The worst part may actually be that they added Baker's huge salary, whick will rule out any chance of Rodney Roger's return or them bringing in any significant players for at least the next four years.
3.New Jersey: Didn't really change anything but they made it to the East Finals so why would they. Although they are a KVH or a Kerry Kittles injury from messing that up.
4.Charlotte/New Orleans: It all depends on B. Diddy, if he's gone no way in hell they do anything remotely close to good. But they seem to always hang around and make a strong postseason showing.
5.Milwaukee: Can't help but fear them, with all that offense. I just can't count them out. If they solve their Karl/Maso/Cassell fueds they could be very dangerous.
What about you all?
In no particular order:
1.Detroit: Detroit has gotten better by adding depth and a quality PG. While Billups is far from a superstar, he along with Chucky, will provide the Pistons what was their downfall last year, solid play at the Point position. Adding okur will hopefully give us a big man that can go inside and out, plus give cliff some rest so he can be ready for what should be a good playoff run. I wouldn't be suprised if they didn't surpass their 50 wins but still end up being a better team. On a separate note our future looks pretty bright with the money we will ahve to spend plus what could potentially be a very high pick from Memphis.
2.Boston: With the trade they pulled off I don't understand what they were doing. They could potentially mess up something good by bringing in the underacheiving Vin Baker, who might actaully do good in the east, but I don't think it was worth the risk. They took their only true PG off the roster, gave up on a 1st rd. pick in Joe Forte, and a solid rebounding big man (although he is hurt), for Baker and Shammond Williams who was beat out last yr. by rookie PG Earl Watson as Payton's backup in Seattle. They have big ?'s at the PG spot and I hope their plan is not to start Damon Jones because I was actually looking forward to having our old rivalry with them. The worst part may actually be that they added Baker's huge salary, whick will rule out any chance of Rodney Roger's return or them bringing in any significant players for at least the next four years.
3.New Jersey: Didn't really change anything but they made it to the East Finals so why would they. Although they are a KVH or a Kerry Kittles injury from messing that up.
4.Charlotte/New Orleans: It all depends on B. Diddy, if he's gone no way in hell they do anything remotely close to good. But they seem to always hang around and make a strong postseason showing.
5.Milwaukee: Can't help but fear them, with all that offense. I just can't count them out. If they solve their Karl/Maso/Cassell fueds they could be very dangerous.
What about you all?