The 2008 NBA Playoffs will be some of the most exciting basketball we've seen in a long time. Let's just quickly look at some of the more exciting teams.
4. Dallas Mavericks
Now that they've picked up Jason Kidd they have a locker room leader, arguably the best point guard in the league (Nash hasn't gotten to the Finals yet), and a legitimate all star that is desperate for another chance in the Finals. Dirk is an amazing offensive player and his leadership is no longer an issue.
3. Phoenix Suns
How will this work?? The Suns were a running offensive team and now have traded an running beast in Marion for a shadow of one of the greatest centers of all time, Shaq. I really believe Shaq has been playing like shit lately because Miami was going nowhere. Now that he's back on a top tier team, that like Miami, has never won a championship, I think he will dismiss the doubters that he's too old for this game.
2. Los Angeles Lakers
This team will be sick. Assuming Kobe Bryant's torn ligament in his pinkie is not a problem, the Lakers starting lineup, at full health, is pretty terrifying. While they don't have the most playoff experience, they managed to do pretty damn well last post season with basically no one. Add Pau Gasol to the mix, Derek Fischer is back, and a better Andrew Bynum and Jordan Farmar, these guys could definitely be competitors in the West.
1. Golden State Warriors
They are in 9th place right now, but isn't that exactly where you want them to be? Chris Webber should offer a leader to the team, Stephen Jackson is pretty terrifying when he's trying, and Baron Davis is a gritty competitor. I doubt they get very far, but if they make the playoffs I will certainly be watching every home game of theirs.
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OK--couple issues with this, even though I agree with the overall sentiment that the NBA is fucking sweet this season.
One, I don't see the Kidd trade as being that huge, aside from the leadership standpoint. His shooting percentages are way low, and now he'll won't always be the go-to guy like he was in NJ, so I think you'll notice a change.
Two, I don't know how you can say Kidd is the best PG when Chris Paul's monster testicles are swinging over the league. Yeah, the Hornet's probably aren't experienced enough to go far this year, but it's all up from here for them.
Third...I wanted to use this as a space to be a homer and stump for the Nuggets, but they're so damn inconsistent and weirdly awkward that I wouldn't be able to take myself seriously.
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