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[FRED HALE SR.]

Originally Posted by eric generic

I'm not really sure how you can dismiss title hopes completely. I'd say right now the following teams have a chance (in no order):

Grizzlies
Lakers
Spurs (barely)
Thunder

Bulls
Heat
Celtics

I'd say your list is definitely the way things look in the big picture. Having watched every Laker game this year i an assure you they are not championship material. Its gonna be a Thunder/ Bulls final. Bulls take it in 6.

[anticipation]

Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

I'd say your list is definitely the way things look in the big picture. Having watched every Laker game this year i an assure you they are not championship material. Its gonna be a Thunder/ Bulls final. Bulls take it in 6.

Fact.

[debaserr]

You aren't the only one watching the games... Since you disagree, how about trying to explain your reasoning?

No one can stop that front court. With Kobe out, all of the guys are getting more reps and getting into a groove. And don't forget how big of an impact Sessions has had.

From a pure overall talent perspective, they have to be in the top 5 overall.

[FRED HALE SR.]

Originally Posted by eric generic

You aren't the only one watching the games... Since you disagree, how about trying to explain your reasoning?

No one can stop that front court. With Kobe out, all of the guys are getting more reps and getting into a groove. And don't forget how big of an impact Sessions has had.

From a pure overall talent perspective, they have to be in the top 5 overall.

You know i missed this one Eric my bad, I enjoy your insight on the game honestly. I guess we view the Lakers front court differently. I don't see Gasol as unstoppable, he plays really soft at times and takes time off when he gets tired on the defense end. Bynum is the real enigma he doesn;t assert himself enough in the post and he is very lackadaisical on his runouts on fast breaks both ways. He can block shots with the best of them but there is just something missing in his game overall.

Sessions has been a pleasant surprise. I just don't see the Lakers going very far beyond the first round, just a hunch i would call it. I'm like any Laker fan I will wish for the best but i just don't have that feeling this year like when they first picked up Gasol from Memphis. I know the Lakers took one from Oklahoma and i was surprised to see that, but I can't see it happening in a seven game set. Best of luck to my Lakers though, would love to catch Beantown for alltime championships.

[Sparky]

classic artest today

[debaserr]

I don't find it funny at all. He's done so much for his reputation since he has been in LA but this is a giant step backward.

Also, how the hell did OKC let this one slip away? I thought they were gonna be supremely motivated considering the Artest/Harden deal.

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by eric generic

I don't find it funny at all. He's done so much for his reputation since he has been in LA but this is a giant step backward.

Eh, for the most part i guess. He was drinking hennessey during halftime for a few games i believe.

Also, how the hell did OKC let this one slip away? I thought they were gonna be supremely motivated considering the Artest/Harden deal.

No idea. I'm more confused after having watched the rockets let themselves lose out of playoff contention.

Watching the clippers almost lose to the hornets last night as well, and after thinking "hey my t-wolves beat them 3 times in a row", im convinced the clippers are going to get ran out of the first round of the playoffs. They're too small and lack a 3 guard shooter who can take pressure off paul. The alley oops are great but griffen has no post game and they get beaten on offensive boards a lot it.

[debaserr]

He drank beer during halftime when he was with the Bulls. His only transgression with the Lakers before this was his forearm shiver to Barea last year that netted him a 1 game suspension.

The Clippers are a threat to anyone other than LA / OKC / SA in the west. CP3 has been the best PG in the league for years and he turns his game up a notch in the playoffs.

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by eric generic

He drank beer during halftime when he was with the Bulls. His only transgression with the Lakers before this was his forearm shiver to Barea last year that netted him a 1 game suspension.

Nah he really did drink hennessey with the lakers
Ron Artest's Drinking: Laker Admits He Drank Hennessy During Halftime
and apparently cognac with the bulls

The Clippers are a threat to anyone other than LA / OKC / SA in the west. CP3 has been the best PG in the league for years and he turns his game up a notch in the playoffs.

CP3 is the best point guard in the league no doubt. But i see Memphis, and even Utah having a possible upset over them. I think Paul Milsap/Al Jeffreson would own the paint.

CP3 is great but i dont see him doing it on his own, without a healthy chauncy either.

[debaserr]

You should read your sources.