Originally Posted By: Fame
So says David Stern, who obviously refers to the new powerhouse in Miami and all the action and entertainment it might give us. Best season ever? could be so, but it's not just Miami we're talking about:

* Lakers-Celtics: The Lakers are 1 championship away from closing the gap and tie the celtics (16-17), after years of green domination. This is big. It couldn't be any more tense between these two great franchises.

* The Celtics will fight their heart out to keep this advantage and the pride of the celtics, especially after the disappointment of last year's game 7. I think Shaq will get along just fine with those guys.

* Lakers, on the other hand, will try to break their own records and go for a three-peat once again. Phil Jackson is already a walking legend, and if he wins this year as well, well there's not much more you can say. He's not as hungry for it as Doc Rivers, but he would like to have a fitting ending for an outstanding career. Assuming it really is his last year. You never know with this guy.

* Kobe will go for his 6th ring. Jordan has six, and you can bet it will be discussed a lot. Jordan will still be considered the best player ever, but if Kobe will end his career with more rings than Jordan, which is possible now, it will have its effect.

* Watch out for the new kid on the rise! storming in like a thunder, he IS a thunder! Kevin Durant, mark this name. A combination of skills and self confident no other player possess. His team may not be the best out there, but this kid could do wonders. If the Lakers wont make it to the finals, my bet would be on the OC Thunder.

* Not to take anything away from the regular candidates in the West - most notably the Spurs and the Nuggets - but these 2 teams really lack consistency and it's hard to count on them to make it.

* Orlando Magic, now associated with Disney, will try their magic 3 pointers and superhero powers in the paint, namely Howard, one more year. Will it take them past the Celtics and the HEAT? possible, but it will be hard fought.

* Miami HEAT is one big question mark. They might be splendid and they might be terrible. Or just another solid team. It could go either way, only time will tell, and it's just too early to call since it's their 1st season together.

* Game 1 of the season, tomorrow, will have the HEAT @ Celtics. It will be a game to remember. It will be a season to remember. At least I hope so.


nothing on the bulls?