The upcoming Eastern Conference Finals have the potential to be something short of a classic. On one hand there is LeBron James leading his almighty Cavaliers. On the other hand you have Dwight Howard A.K.A Superman leading the Magic's charge. Who will win, who knows. I am positive that the series can stretch out to 6 or 7 games if the Magic execute their scheme. A scheme that calls for plenty of outside shots and Dwight Howard being an imposing presence on offense and especially on defense. But on the Cavs, there is a man just as if not more imposing than Dwight and that's the "Chosen One" LeBron James. Combining speed, offensive and defensive awareness, an improved jumpshot and brute strength Lebron is the most complete player in the NBA.
Let's take a look at the Magic shall we? The first thing that anyone is going to n
otice about their team is the fact that they have Dwight Howard. Howard, while still raw offensively, is a beast on the glass and in the paint. Whether he's blocking shots or slamming in the putback, when Dwight makes a play it has Superman written all over it. Also, the other guy we should look at is Hedo Turkoglu. When he's hitting his shots the Magic are on top of their game and they have a better chance of winning because Rashard Lewis is going to knock down shots and Dwight's gonna be Dwight so they need Turkoglu to step up and contribute in whatever way he can. But remember when Hedo knocks down shots like he did in Game 7, the Magic become a team that can beat the Cavaliers.
Now let's look at the Cavaliers, who is the man that makes this team go? Who is the face of this franchise? Who has been dominating the NBA for the past 3 years and thus captured the MVP trophy this year? That's right, his name is Lebron James. But you know what I'm tired of Lebron so I'm gonna talk about the supporting cast that makes the Cavs go. First off, Mo Williams. The
best trade made this season and yes, even better than the Chauncey Billups trade and here's why. Without Mo, the Cavs would've made the playoffs but they wouldn't be contending for a title. With Mo, if Lebron resigns, that's a duo that can bring Cleveland at least 2 rings. Chauncey's 33 years old and at the end of his prime he'll only be good for but so long. So Mo Williams with his shooting can take a lot of pressure off of Lebron because he has a dependable shot and he's a clutch player. The other guy really contributing is Delonte West. He is a great shooter who can run the point and give the Cavs two great shooters that Lebron can kick it out to for the 3 point trey. Not to mention after his thunderous dunk against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 of the semis at least we all know when Delonte goes up, he's coming back down hard.
So who do I think will win, honestly I got to pick the Cavaliers. The reason is because Dwight Howard has enough trouble scoring 1 on 1, imagine how hard it's gonna get when he's double even triple teamed. For the Magic to win Dwight's gonna have to hit those close shots he takes he'll have to convert at the free throw line. If he can't his stuff together then he'll have to to kick it out to Rashard or Hedo and hope the trey falls 'cause if it don't, I think I smell a third straight sweep comin' on. Lebron's gonna get his points and so will MO. But the X factor for the Cavs is Daniel Gibson. I know, haven't heard his name in a while right? But if he can remind us of just how good he is from downtown and hit about three 3 pointers a game, I think his comeback alone will win the series for the Cavs in 5 or 6 games.
Let's take a look at the Magic shall we? The first thing that anyone is going to n
otice about their team is the fact that they have Dwight Howard. Howard, while still raw offensively, is a beast on the glass and in the paint. Whether he's blocking shots or slamming in the putback, when Dwight makes a play it has Superman written all over it. Also, the other guy we should look at is Hedo Turkoglu. When he's hitting his shots the Magic are on top of their game and they have a better chance of winning because Rashard Lewis is going to knock down shots and Dwight's gonna be Dwight so they need Turkoglu to step up and contribute in whatever way he can. But remember when Hedo knocks down shots like he did in Game 7, the Magic become a team that can beat the Cavaliers.Now let's look at the Cavaliers, who is the man that makes this team go? Who is the face of this franchise? Who has been dominating the NBA for the past 3 years and thus captured the MVP trophy this year? That's right, his name is Lebron James. But you know what I'm tired of Lebron so I'm gonna talk about the supporting cast that makes the Cavs go. First off, Mo Williams. The
best trade made this season and yes, even better than the Chauncey Billups trade and here's why. Without Mo, the Cavs would've made the playoffs but they wouldn't be contending for a title. With Mo, if Lebron resigns, that's a duo that can bring Cleveland at least 2 rings. Chauncey's 33 years old and at the end of his prime he'll only be good for but so long. So Mo Williams with his shooting can take a lot of pressure off of Lebron because he has a dependable shot and he's a clutch player. The other guy really contributing is Delonte West. He is a great shooter who can run the point and give the Cavs two great shooters that Lebron can kick it out to for the 3 point trey. Not to mention after his thunderous dunk against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 of the semis at least we all know when Delonte goes up, he's coming back down hard.So who do I think will win, honestly I got to pick the Cavaliers. The reason is because Dwight Howard has enough trouble scoring 1 on 1, imagine how hard it's gonna get when he's double even triple teamed. For the Magic to win Dwight's gonna have to hit those close shots he takes he'll have to convert at the free throw line. If he can't his stuff together then he'll have to to kick it out to Rashard or Hedo and hope the trey falls 'cause if it don't, I think I smell a third straight sweep comin' on. Lebron's gonna get his points and so will MO. But the X factor for the Cavs is Daniel Gibson. I know, haven't heard his name in a while right? But if he can remind us of just how good he is from downtown and hit about three 3 pointers a game, I think his comeback alone will win the series for the Cavs in 5 or 6 games.
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