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The current talk is of Dwayne Wade’s chances of taking the MVP crown late from LeBron James, and while that would be nice, both players have honestly played at the same high level all year long, and though he does have better players around him, LeBron’s Cavs have the better record. Let’s be honest, whoever wins the MVP this year, LeBron, Wade, or Bryant, it won’t be a bad selection (*cough* Nash *cough*). What I’m more interested in is whether or not Miami should be talked about as the best Dark Horse in these upcoming playoffs.
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So here are my arguments for the East, and problems with other’s arguments against the East. First the problems, as there really is only one, and that is injuries. This year it seems like every elite West team can claim injuries at every major position and yet still win so many games. Here’s my problem with that, the East has had just as many injuries to key players, on pretty much every team.
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So we’ve all heard the rumors by now I’m sure, Heat President Pat Riley has been shopping Marion and top on the list is a probable straight trade (or Marion and one other player possibly Marcus Banks to shunt off his contract), for Jermaine O’Neal. I’ve heard all sorts of reactions to this news, but I honestly see it as a no lose situation, no matter how you look at it.

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Considering the five year run the West had post Jordan-Era with San Antonio book ending the Lakers Three-Peat, I’d be hard pressed to argue that the East has not only caught up with the West, but might even have surpassed it. For one, the NBA is much like politics, mostly due to the Draft Lottery which is, as my brother would tell you, retarded. Why a team like Chicago deserves a number 1 pick, no one will ever know.
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I’m finding it hard to believe that anybody is finding the Bulls start surprising. What people should be surprised is that it took this many years for the flaw in the Bulls system to show itself so completely. Their defense, to date, is always one of the stingiest in the league. Though some would consider it cheap shots, they’ve established themselves as a defensive team, same as the Pistons, and do get a bit of leeway as far as calls are concerned, but I’ve yet to see anything overt. They’re small quick and play beautiful team defense, and this has never been their problem, and if they make the right moves it never will be.

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I am sure that you, all 3 of my readers, have heard about the developing scandal in the NBA. Apparently, Tim Donaghy, a referee, is being investigated by the FBI for betting on games, including some in which he officiated. On top of that, the gambling is reportedly related to some crime families to which he is indebted. All around, this is a bad situation. But is that why I am angry? No! My anger is reserved for a certain ESPN writer: Bill Simmons.

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I am getting more and more excited for the season to start. Even though I am having doubts about the Miami Heat’s Offseason so far, I still cannot wait for the season to begin. Even if Miami does not land any new players, I still know that the team will be exciting to watch. Hell, any team with Dwayne Wade and Shaq would be exciting; besides also having a chance to win every game as long as they are both healthy. Then, add to that the building buzz that Dorell Wright is generating this offseason. I mean, he hardly plays, but when I have seen him, he has been just a phenomenal athlete. And if he has been working on his jumper and the 3, I just can’t wait to see him in action. All of that being said, here is a great highlight reel from the 2007 season that I found at YouTube. It was made by M.Y.K.

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