Kobe vs Lebron, OR Billups vs Howard???

If you were anticipating the Kobe vs. LeBron matchup for the finals, keep dreaming. The only way this is going to occur is through your video game consoles.

The Cavs have been out-coached, outmatched, and out-defended. For a team that was number one in defense, where are they? Mike Brown is the 2009 Coach of the Year - for the regular season, not for the playoffs. If Mike comes back to Cleveland with the team, the fans will look to hang him for the screw up. In a town where the only lifeline of hope is residing on a pro basketball team - the fans will want blood. The Cavs fans in Cleveland are in need of a miracle, it isn't going to happen this year. And what about LeBron's contract? If Ferry doesn't get that done this offseason, it will make for a very nervous fan base and a really bad year for '09-'10 season in Cleveland.

As for the Lakers, they are coming across the same problem. Everyone is "going through the motions" and Gasol is finally the first person to stand up and say, "WHAT IS THIS? This is not Lakers basketball." Phil Jackson is going to have to be very careful, as Denver seems to have the same swing passing game as the Magic do. If the Lakers fail to make the finals, is this Phil's last year? Will Kobe want another trade? Going through that again is like waiting for Brett Favre to come out of retirement again - boring.

Wouldn't it be a surprise that David Stern will lose so much in revenue and ratings if Denver & Orlando make it to the finals? Who is really gonna watch that series outside of those 2 markets? Just the ESPN folks will have the unfortunate job of reporting such a low rated finals that they may not even want to watch. His dream matchup of the Lakers vs Cavs would bring in MILLIONS, such a shame. Even if only 1 of them made it, he's still out money just because of a possible sweep.

Let's review some scenerios:

Orlando Magic win the finals: All of southern Florida will rejoice. No one else cares...

Denver Nuggets win the finals: All of America is SHOCKED at what a Cinderella story it is. America loves these in sports. Once the week is over - back to reality, nobody cares.

L.A. Lakers win the finals: No surprise against the Magic - but again, the Lakers are SUPPOSED to win.

Cleveland Cavaliers win the finals: I can't write this scenario because the fairytale is over. 

Mr. David Stern... it's a sad, sad world when things don't go your way.

RomiezzoLegend

165 days ago

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I must say that with Paul Gasol, a rather modest guy in the NBA who gets the job done rather than making decisions for the team, stepping up for L.A. has definitely done good for the Lakers. They're up 3-2 against Denver now, and he's definitely gotten people thinking, "Yeah... the Lakers need to work getting in to the post and relying on their big men a little more." Gasol spoke out, which in turn helped encourage Phil Jackson to give the guys down low the ball a lot more last game. Their game definitely changed, and they won by 9 last night... not bad.

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Oh No RomoDraft Pick

165 days ago

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Gasol looks like a thin Andre the Giant with that beard

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

164 days ago

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You may not be able to see Kobe vs. Lebron, but Jerry West and Dr. J will be competing at the Sports Legends Challenge this fall. West needs his Lakers fans there to support him! check out www.sportslegendschallenge.com for more information!

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Anonymous Fanatic #2

162 days ago

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Update - as I predicted - Cavs lose and so does the NBA!!! Lakers vs. Magic - are you kidding me? Lakers in 4 - sweepville. Enjoy for anyone who's a Laker fan.

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False ProphetAll-Star

162 days ago

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Lakers are overrated. Magic in 6

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RomiezzoLegend

161 days ago

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I wouldn't say that they're overrated; the Magic are were underrated for sure, and the Lakers are rated right where they should be.

This is definitely going to be a good series. 6 or 7 games. Before the playoffs started, I said this was the Lakers' year. When the Cavs swept their first two opponents and the Lakers struggled in the second round against the Rockets, my opinion kinda changed hands (whose wouldn't?). I must say that I've switched bake to L.A. It's not going to be a sweep... it will probably be a 7 game series.

"L.A. in 7" is my prediction, but you have to know that Orlando has L.A.'s number this year, beating them both times they've faced off during the regular season.

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A QQVarsity

161 days ago

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Give the Magic some Credit AF#2..

They played great against the Cavs, Dwight played great and his teammates supported him..

Do I think L.A will win yes? Most Probably. Will Orlando just sit back and take it? No way.

Orlando has a great team, well balanced and smart. So does L.A. Come on make a better prediction than just "Are you Kidding me?" The NBA is the last one who lost this one, it will be one heck of a Final.

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