The Winter of Our Content

Back for a weekend blog. If you saw my We wuz robbed blog in September, you know that every prediction I made about football has gone completely and utterly wrong. Oh well. Maybe I will do better talking about the new basketball season. Just a few predictions about the teams I like and know will do well in the NBA.
Denver Nuggets: Don't even count Denver out. Last season is proof that this team is for real. Chauncey Billups, Carmelo Anthony, Nene, J.R. Smith, and the Birdman have all proven to be lethal when the chemistry clicks. I expect a great season that leads to the playoffs. Just really unfortunate that they had to play the Lakers.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Now this is the team to be and to beat to make a name for yourself. Lebron James (one of the best players of all time) single-handedly (and I do mean that) lead the team to their best record in franchise history last year. By Himself. Now that Shaq is heading to Cleveland for some much needed defensive boosts, expect, hell I'll say it: a Championship title this year.
Los Angeles Lakers: This team makes me sad face. Similar to the Steelers winning the Superbowl last year, the Lakers winning a championship really isn't inspiring anymore. Kobe is undoubtedly one of the best who ever played and last year was proof, it's just not fun to see them count how many they have. Like baseball and hockey, its just one of those teams that's really kept up by money, not genuine coaching or commitment.
Orlando Magic: This is a decent team that thrives on defense more so than offense. To put it in perspective, center Dwight Howard's shoulders are bigger than most people's bodies. He is a force on the court, and hopefully some better offense should carry his team back to the NBA Finals.
Miami Heat: I don't think that this team will make the playoffs, and that makes me cry. Dwayne Wade is a terrific ballplayer, and it sucks that he has to be on a team that has no talent other than his own. Seek a trade to better team, Wade. You deserve it.
As always for baseball and hockey, go Rockies and Avalanche as God intended. Remember that the Red Wings are from hell and that Boston and New York are the best teams money can buy and still suck. That is all.