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Old 05-31-2010, 12:12 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX/Chicago, IL/Houston, TX/Washington, DC
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Well this obviously cannot be predicted, but it is fun to give it a shot and 10 years down the road see what happened.

OmShahi--Even after Kobe and the rest are gone, the Lakers will still be the Lakers and draw in new top notch talent. The Lakers are a lot like the Yankees in that they will always be good, and when they have a down and out year, they will bounce back quickly. History shows that this likely won't change in the near future...it is highly unlikely.
That's true but someone could have said the same for the Bulls and Celtics (actually it is true for the Celtics).

I'll just wait it out and see where we go. So far this decade looks like it's starting off with a Lakers-Celtics rivalry.
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Old 05-31-2010, 12:22 AM
 
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That's true but someone could have said the same for the Bulls and Celtics (actually it is true for the Celtics).

I'll just wait it out and see where we go. So far this decade looks like it's starting off with a Lakers-Celtics rivalry.
I don't agree, IMO the same can't and never could be said for either the Bulls or the Celtics. The allure and money of teams that play in NYC and LA will always far exceed that of other cities. But I get what you mean.
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Old 05-31-2010, 12:25 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX/Chicago, IL/Houston, TX/Washington, DC
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I don't agree, IMO the same can't and never could be said for either the Bulls or the Celtics. The allure and money of teams that play in NYC and LA will always far exceed that of other cities. But I get what you mean.
We'll just have to agree to disagree. I value your opinion. It really is fun to talk about the prospective teams for the up and coming decade.

By the way- I found this article to be quite entertaining:

Lakers have a long memory of Celtics - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

With that said- GO LAKERS!!! For the championship this year!
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Old 05-31-2010, 12:32 AM
 
Location: ITL (Houston)
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Well this obviously cannot be predicted, but it is fun to give it a shot and 10 years down the road see what happened.

OmShahi--Even after Kobe and the rest are gone, the Lakers will still be the Lakers and draw in new top notch talent. The Lakers are a lot like the Yankees in that they will always be good, and when they have a down and out year, they will bounce back quickly. History shows that this likely won't change in the near future...it is highly unlikely.
Once Kobe retires (or is about to), the Lakers are going to acquire Kevin Durant (when he becomes free agent in three years). The cycle with the Lakers will just continue...unfortunately.
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Old 05-31-2010, 11:33 AM
 
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If Miami gets Lebron it'll be a championship.
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Old 05-31-2010, 05:40 PM
 
Location: Jersey Boy living in Florida
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If Miami gets Lebron it'll be a championship.
Wheewww, man that would be nuts. Also if Wade signs a new contract? It's a wrap.
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Old 05-31-2010, 05:50 PM
 
Location: ITL (Houston)
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Wheewww, man that would be nuts. Also if Wade signs a new contract? It's a wrap.
That's the only way Miami would have a chance at the championship (if Wade signs a contract). With just LeBron, Miami is going nowhere (not a good supporting cast).
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Old 05-31-2010, 05:54 PM
 
Location: Jersey Boy living in Florida
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That's the only way Miami would have a chance at the championship (if Wade signs a contract). With just LeBron, Miami is going nowhere (not a good supporting cast).
Lol I was getting greedy and thinking of if Wade AND Lebron signed Heat contracts.
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Old 05-31-2010, 06:44 PM
 
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That's the only way Miami would have a chance at the championship (if Wade signs a contract). With just LeBron, Miami is going nowhere (not a good supporting cast).
Yeah sorry I meant Wade + Lebron.

Hell I'd even be happy with Lebron here in Orlando alongside Dwight. It would be free, and a great way to open a new arena.
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Old 05-31-2010, 06:50 PM
 
Location: ITL (Houston)
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Yeah sorry I meant Wade + Lebron.

Hell I'd even be happy with Lebron here in Orlando alongside Dwight. It would be free, and a great way to open a new arena.
That would be awesome, but I don't know how Orlando can pull that off. If LeBron wants to win, teams like Orlando, Houston, and Cleveland are places he should be looking at. Not the Knicks or Bulls.
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