Yeah, they followed a similar (although admittedly better) path to the one the Lakers took this year.
In Utah's case, I think only small changes are warranted. For the Lakers, I'm thinking a semi-major overhaul is in order (focusing on keeping and enhancing, in order: Kobe, Bynum, Walton/Odom), with particular attention paid to getting a good point guard and a stable center to hold the fort down while Bynum grows into the role.
What's your take on the Cavs? Haven't heard much from you on the subject lately. From my perspective, it don't look good. I think they can take Miami if they meet in the first round, but I don't know that they will. So much depends on whether Wade can regain his rhythm. In any event, I think Detroit will come out of the East.
For the West? I'm going to have to go with San Antonio. With Duncan healthy this year, and with their level of confidence, they're much more solid than last year. They'll lose once in each of the first two series, and perhaps the conference finals will go to 7, but they'll win.
San Antonio and Detroit? Good series, I think. Edge to SA, mostly because of the depth of player experience (not necessarily the physical depth of the bench) and coaching.
I so hope I'm wrong. I just can't stand the thought of all the "Dynasty" talk that would inevitably last another year. I would love, once and for all, for that to go away...
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