Originally Posted by BigE

Lets not overestimate the abilities of an unproven and untested team, led by players that have not won anything to speak of since high school. Over the past 10 years, a very select few players have led teams to championships. The number of championship coaches during that time period is even smaller. There are many nice teams out there, but I will put my money on Phil, Kobe, Pau, Odom, Fisher, Bynum and company until someone takes them out. When was the last time the team with the best record in the regular season won a championship? Other than the Celts in the first year of the big 3, its been a long time. IMHO, the greatest championship team over the past 10 years or so was the 2001 Lakers, who went 14-1 in the playoffs, despite their 56-26 record in the regular season. This current Laker team is healthy, deep, talented and will enter the playoffs well rested and ready to go. This current team has the pieces to be scary good, especially with a healthy Bynum.

In many ways teams are a reflection of their coach, and Phil is obviously pretty non-chalant about their current 4 game losing streak. The Lakers take on OKC tonight in what should be a great game. I have a feeling the Lakers are going to step it up and show the kids from OKC what a championship team looks like and that they need a few more years under their belt before they are ready. This is Phil's last season, and he will go out on top, guaranteed.

I will take on any and all friendly wagers for upcoming playoff series against the Lakers, no matter who the opponent. Nothing will make me happier than TS threads full of Laker avatars being displayed by Laker doubters

Originally Posted by Mythic

Can't wait for Sunday's Miami vs Celtics

Originally Posted by JonA85

Didn't watch it, but by the score looked like it didn't go well.

Originally Posted by C Money

E, bulls don't have the best record just FYI.

I recall the Celtics winning 3 years ago lacking any "rings" on the team.

Just saying anything can happen, and as much as I favor the Lakers to win it all I'm not blinded by stardom and past experiences to think they are invincible. If Dallas,Miami,Bos, or Chi went into playoffs losing 5 or more in a row you would be having a field day.