After Lebron, Bosh, and Wade announced they are joining forces in Miami for the next 6 years there are two thoughts that come to my mind. First why couldnt I have gone to Miami this year and see them and two the big summer of 2010 is complete. While the Knicks and Bulls improved and the Mavs and Celts retained their superstars this summer we will focus on the new look Miami Heat.
Looking at this Heat team I do see them being a top 3 team in the east with boston and orlando I cant see them beating either of those teams in a 7 game series for one reason DEPTH. This team only has 4 players under contract and 3 2nd round picks they could sign meaning they need to sign 5 key guys for the league minimum. Also Lebron and Bosh have won a combined 0 finals games so It should be Wade's team but I see Lebron having an issue with that. So unless they can add guys like Derek Fisher and Mike Miller for the minimum no more championship banners will be hung in Miami for a while. As far as that special Lebron put on to announce his decision i thought, despite the fact that money went to charity, it was classless and self-absorbed but Dan Gilbert's reaction was just as classless and disgusting. In fact the team that I thought really did well is the Bulls who added Boozer, Korver, and maybe another lights out shooter in JJ Reddick.
Now looking at the NBA landscape the West appears to be the Lakers and everyone else, with teams like the Suns and Jazz taking a step back. The next best teams out west are the Nuggets, Blazers, Thunder, and Yes the Spurs. In the East I see their being six playoff locks (Heat, Magic, Celtics, Bulls, Hawks, Bucks) and teams like the Bobcats, Wizards, Cavs, and Knicks fighting for the last two spots. All in all this summer has proved the NBA is the #2 league in the US and it is just getting more wide open.
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