Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

They will be just because of the LA/California/Vegas bias in the future odds. But the Celtics odds will be pretty low also.
 

cassiusclay

EOG Master
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

no, they will be favorite but other teams will make big moves.....watch and see. the trades this year will make an impact on next.
 

Hache Man

"Seven Days Without Gambling Makes One Weak"
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

If they are favs to win it next season then linesmakers obviously still will have not learnt their lesson after making possibly the worst NBA Finals-series line ever this year with them favored over Boston.....
 

cassiusclay

EOG Master
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

shaq would be a good addition in the east.....put a young team around him and watch.....
 

cassiusclay

EOG Master
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

the one common thread between championship teams is championship players.....
 
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

shaq would be a good addition in the east.....put a young team around him and watch.....

What makes you think Shaq is going anywhere? No one is going to take on his contract unless they are given a damn good reason.
 
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

Bulls in the mix next year - or not.

A year ago at this time, wonder what Boston's odds were.
 

raycabino

Long Live Wilson!
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

Utah and New Orleans will be players next year but the Lakers will be the fav.
 
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

Bulls in the mix next year - or not.

A year ago at this time, wonder what Boston's odds were.

Before the KG trade they were around 50-1, after they were 14-1. After the draft (Ray Allen deal) they were 6-1. Except for the Spurs every champ in recent history has been defined by a deal like Shaq for two teams, Sheed for the Pistons, Celtics or Lakers with this year's deals, etc.
 

Hache Man

"Seven Days Without Gambling Makes One Weak"
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

We don't know how good Portland will be next season yet.........
 

oldirtyku

EOG Veteran
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

LA with Bynum will be the favorite. He will shore up there post D and will allow them to hide Gasol crappy D. Gasol will have a hugh advantage next year playing against the second best post defender.

I think they trade Odom in the off season for a SF. They need spacing and shooting from the 3 and Odom is better playing closer to the basket.
 

mofome

Banned
Re: Lakers favorites to win it all in 09?

Yea man... just got back from bethesda for the wifes bday... We got to catch a beer sometime...


well happy bday to her! hope it was fun. we'll get up this summer either for a nats game or just a drink at a local bar.

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