The Goods Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 A lot of people think that changes made in Cleveland and Boston – getting Shaquille O'Neal via trade and Rasheed Wallace in free agency, respectively – have made the Cavaliers and the Celtics the co-favorites in the Eastern Conference this season. Vince Carter and Dwight Howard don't believe it. "I still like us [as favorites],'' Carter said defiantly Tuesday. "I'm so ready to go. I'll do whatever they need, whatever the coaches ask me to do,'' Carter said. "This is a team with a lot of weapons. It's hard not to like us.'' Full Story: http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/07/07/vince-carter-were-still-the-favorites/#cont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Well said Carter, well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) Imo...Orlando has downgraded so much. They lost Hedo's height and strength and now the Cavs can guard Carter better height wise with Delonte and Parker. Also.....the key contributors to Orlando's success in the playoffs: Hedo, Lee, and Alston...all gone. Sure, Anderson will pick up Battie's minutes, but Orlando IMO lost too many role players in the backcourt and they lost a lot of their shot creaters in Lee and Hedo. Boston and Cleveland only gained and Orlando was the only team that lost this offseason so I'm afraid you have to put them at the 3 by default. If Orlando can get Big Baby or Lee then I'd say who knows. And Gortat's physicality is really gonna be missed. Now who's the legit backup for Dwight? Orlando can still make and win the finals and by getting Vince they did get better in some areas....but for now I'll put them at the 3 seed because they lost the most this offseason of the big 3 in the East. Edited July 10, 2009 by Cleveland's Finest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurbyFX Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 LBJ lost his dignity. That's something you can't replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 LBJ lost his dignity. That's something you can't replace. Haha I know, if the Cavs win it will always be "Oh, well you know, they did have Shaq." I'm sure Cav fans are fine if they win a 'ship. But you gotta wanna see LBJ do it himself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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