also how does everyone think we will rank in the west. I personally think we would be fourth. 1. Minnesota 2.San Antonio 3.Lakers(if shaq and kobe stay) 4.Rockets
Assuming the trade goes through and we get Tmac. And assuming we get a solid PG with the MLE (Barry, Fisher, Hudson etc). And assuming we get a backup center (Skinner, Cambell etc). I would say we would be around a 4 seed. We would win the first round and lose in the second round. We will have the foundation of a good team but still will need to tweak the role players a bit. We can do that again in the summer of 2005 when we will have a 1st round draft pick and the MLE again. I think at this point we could feel comfortable about being serious contenders.
We'll be in the top 4 in the West. If Shaq and Kobe are split up, there will be no other inside-out combo even close to as dominant as the McGrady/Yao Rockets. I can't forsee anyone beating us in a series. It's NBA champs next year and for the next decade. ALL THE WAY BABY!
most likely the 2nd round, but i wouldn't be surprised if we shocked someone and made it into the Western Conference finals. anything is possible with 2 superstars
