NBA championship odds 2011
Recently the NBA odds for the 2011 champions came out and as was to be expected, the Heat, with their star studded trio are tops at 8 to 5 odds while the two time defending champ Lakers are at 3 to 1.
It is hard to fathom how the 2x repeating champs can be second to a team that has not played one minute on the court together. In an offseason full of drama and Lebron's "decision" (seriously what a pompous joke that was) it just seems crazy how this team can already be anointed as the best.
To get a true idea of how these teams stack up, I say, look at it on a position by position basis.
At the point, the Lakers have the most clutch #1 in the game, while the Heat line up three year starter Mario Chalmers. Though Mario did have a big moment in the NCAA championship, his accolades and skill set do not compare with Fish. Lakers 1 - Heat 0
At the two guard it's hard to argue against D-Wade, however that argument turns pretty one sided when it's Kobe lacing up his sneakers opposite. D-Wade is good but this one is no contest. Lakers 2 - Heat 0
At the three spot, the Heat finally get on the board, which is easy when you have the best player in the world in Lebron. Now I'm pretty sure that Artest would win in a street fight or dodgeball game, however, on the hardwood this one goes hands down to Lebron. Lakers 2 - Heat 1.
At the power forward spot, the choice is pretty tough. Not. Bosh was a star on a team on nobodies while Pau was dominant in a tougher conference while having to share with Kobe. Pau put the Lakers over the top two years ago and it's clear to see how he can dominate both offensively and on the glass. Bosh might win best hair, but Pau's got the upper hand skill wise. Lakers 3 - Heat 1
Lastly, at the center spot the Lakers have one of the most dominating young men in the game while the Heat are still trying to figure this on out. Old vet ilgauskas? I hope not! Granted Bynum stays healthy, this is no contest. Lakers 4 - Heat 1
There you go. My take on the new big three and how the Heat and Lakers match up. Nothing will be decided until the two match up on the court, but I find it hard to root against the 2x defending NBA champs. Lebron is good, but he's also a joke, without the ability to lead. Maybe after the Heat are bounced out of the playoffs by the Lakers, or even worse, the Magic, then Lebron can go waste another hour on tv and we can call it "the reaction"
So if I had to pick, at 3 to 1 odds I'd say the Lakers look pretty good, but I wouldn't sleep on the Thunder out west as they are young, fast, and talented.
I say basketball sucks
ReplyDeleteWhat's your take on the Knicks? Break that down for me
ReplyDelete2010/2011 should not be the year of the Knicks based on the loaded east with the Heat, Magic and Celtics representing the power. Odds are putting the Knicks right behind the Hawks, which I think is a little generous as they only really added Amare. Free agency next year should be interesting and I would definitely expect some big moves then. For those who bought season tickets thus past offseason, a little premature there, as next year should provide strong improvement for not only the Knicks but also the Nets. Prediction for the Knicks is 6th behind the Heat, Magic, Celtics, Hawks and Bucks.
ReplyDeleteActually, make that 7th cause we can't forget about the improved Bulls with their young talent and addition of Boozer.
ReplyDeletewelp as long as they make the playoffs thats all that matters
ReplyDeleteOther than the Yankees, thats about all NY sports fans have to look forward to. Jets are good, but still do not have a proven air attack and the Giants, well,if not for a lucky catch a few years ago, no one would ever consider talking about them.
ReplyDeleteLakers in 6..can you say 3-peat?
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