Who deserves a championship?

What player do you guys think deserves a championship the most?

I would assume it would be someone older, who hasn't quite gotten there, but has been close.

Up for consideration:

Mutumbo
Barkley
Iverson
Nash
Kidd
Kemp
Stockton and Malone

Who will rise out of the Southwest?

The Rockets’ win Sunday gave them a half-game lead over San Antonio in the race for the Southwest Division title. The two rivals’ remaining games:

Rockets (10)

Tuesday at Utah; Saturday vs. L.A. Clippers; April 1 at Phoenix; April 3 at L.A. Lakers; April 5 vs. Portland; April 7 vs. Orlando; April 9 at Sacramento; April 10 at Golden State; April 13 vs. New Orleans; April 15 at Dallas.

Opponents’ combined record: 332-321 (.508)

Spurs (13)

Tuesday vs. Golden State; Wednesday at Atlanta; Friday vs. L.A. Clippers; Sunday at New Orleans; March 31 vs. Oklahoma City; April 3 at Indiana; April 5 at Cleveland; April 7 at Oklahoma City; April 8 vs. Portland; April 10 vs. Utah; April 12 at Sacramento; April 13 at Golden State; April 15 vs. New Orleans.

Opponents’ combined record: 335-364 (.479)

Damn Hou!

They should called Yao Ming, Yao Ca-Ching!

Can anyone really beat the Lakers?

After watching the Lakers demolish everyone over the last few weeks, I'm not sure we need a power rankings or a standings or really any more games. they should just call this one early and give em the rings. They always say that getting hot at this time of year is really huge, and I think this season is going to be a perfect barometer for that adage.

Kobe is possessed. I hate to bet against some of these other teams; I really think there are more solid teams this year than there have been in a while. But do any of em look as good as LA right now?

Of course, as always, injuries are a huge part of this.

KG and Manu are the big stories here for me. Unless they get healthy 3 weeks ago and start getting into rythm, UTA, HOU, and CLE may be the only legit contenders left with enough depth to compete. And to be honest, I see all of these teams as underdogs. As much as I like these other teams, LA looks like they are in a league of their own to me right now.

jer? gonna take the bait? heh

Marbury a good idea?

Was adding Marbury a good idea? Apparently not.

Since he signed, Boston is -28 with Stephon Marbury on the court and +24 with him on the bench.

Also, what is up with the Celtics still in the to 10 of the power rankings? They've been terrible without KG. Stupid media.

Dwade is the best

That's right! I been leaning more and more this way for the last 6 or 8 weeks. and have long been considering making this post.

I been watching Wade a lot this season and he is basically incredible every single night. A year ago, i wouldn't have thought this discussion was possible. But, to me, he truly does seem better than Lebron and Kobe the last couple months. He just decideds he wants to win, and does whatever crazy things are neccesary to do so.

shane

been meaning to post this for a few weeks but had hoped to have time to write more when I did.  glad you guys are keeping the faith!  

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/magazine/15Battier-t.html