Its been a great season in the NBA. A successful campaign especially for the 2008-09 world champions Los Angeles Lakers led of course by the the best player on the planet Kobe Bryant. You can argue with that. Everyone expected them to bounce back from their heartbreak loss in the finals last season from the Boston Celtics. led by las year defensive player awardee, Kevin Garnett. But it was a sorry season for the celtics this season as they were dethroned by the surprising uprise of the Orlando Magic. They eliminated the celtics on their 2nd round playoff match up. As KG was sidelined with the knee injury, the celtics didnt make it with only 2 superstars playing. But I think the greatest upset this year was the Cleveland Cavaliers who is led by the MVP Lebron James that clinched the best record in the NBA this season. Everyone thought that this is the kings year, not just by winning the MVP award but to go all the way and win his 1st NBA championship and an anticipating matchup with kobe in the finals. But poor lebron was upset by the Orlando Magic, they were easily eliminated by the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference finals. Led by the defensive player of the year The Superman Dwight Howard. Eastern conference was a bit surprising but the western conference was all dominated by the Lakers. This was also a season of blockbuster trades with Iverson traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Billups. Iverson though didn't had the best time in Detroit as his role was cut and it was all frustration for the 2000 MVP, as for Billups. He was the nuggets missing piece as they advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs in almost a decade and had the chance to enter the NBA finals against kobe and the lakers. The Rockets also had its chance and for the first time in 5 straight seasons, they advanced to the 2nd round with their aqcuisition of Ron Artest but fell short in the 2nd round with Yao Ming sidelined after Game 3 because of broken foot. Tracy Mcgrady was out of the picture as the 2 time scoring champion was also sidelined with knee problems but it was a successful season for them. If they get healthy next season, with their own version of the big three, this team is a team to watch. The Utah Jazz, Spurs and Mavericks had its chance but came up short in their playoff run. Its going to be an exciting season next year and everyone should have the chance to win the title. It was a great year.
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Friday, June 19, 2009
NBA Season Recap
Its been a great season in the NBA. A successful campaign especially for the 2008-09 world champions Los Angeles Lakers led of course by the the best player on the planet Kobe Bryant. You can argue with that. Everyone expected them to bounce back from their heartbreak loss in the finals last season from the Boston Celtics. led by las year defensive player awardee, Kevin Garnett. But it was a sorry season for the celtics this season as they were dethroned by the surprising uprise of the Orlando Magic. They eliminated the celtics on their 2nd round playoff match up. As KG was sidelined with the knee injury, the celtics didnt make it with only 2 superstars playing. But I think the greatest upset this year was the Cleveland Cavaliers who is led by the MVP Lebron James that clinched the best record in the NBA this season. Everyone thought that this is the kings year, not just by winning the MVP award but to go all the way and win his 1st NBA championship and an anticipating matchup with kobe in the finals. But poor lebron was upset by the Orlando Magic, they were easily eliminated by the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference finals. Led by the defensive player of the year The Superman Dwight Howard. Eastern conference was a bit surprising but the western conference was all dominated by the Lakers. This was also a season of blockbuster trades with Iverson traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Billups. Iverson though didn't had the best time in Detroit as his role was cut and it was all frustration for the 2000 MVP, as for Billups. He was the nuggets missing piece as they advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs in almost a decade and had the chance to enter the NBA finals against kobe and the lakers. The Rockets also had its chance and for the first time in 5 straight seasons, they advanced to the 2nd round with their aqcuisition of Ron Artest but fell short in the 2nd round with Yao Ming sidelined after Game 3 because of broken foot. Tracy Mcgrady was out of the picture as the 2 time scoring champion was also sidelined with knee problems but it was a successful season for them. If they get healthy next season, with their own version of the big three, this team is a team to watch. The Utah Jazz, Spurs and Mavericks had its chance but came up short in their playoff run. Its going to be an exciting season next year and everyone should have the chance to win the title. It was a great year.
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