Who would you rather win the NBA Finals?

[Greg]

I would say the Cavs, except I absolutely absolutely hate Big Z and Varaejao (or however the frick you spell it).

Obviously not the Lakers.

I don't think the Magic or Nuggets actually can.

I'll say the Heat or the Spurs.  Most preferably the Spurs.

[Roy Hobbs]

Slightly off topic, but SI.com's "experts" gave their predictions for the NBA Finals.  No shock here:

Who will win the NBA Finals?

Ian Thomsen: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Jack McCallum: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Chris Mannix: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Steve Aschburner: Lakers over Cavs.  . . .

Scott Howard-Cooper: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Link.

[Reggie's Ghost]

Slightly off topic, but SI.com's "experts" gave their predictions for the NBA Finals.  No shock here:

Who will win the NBA Finals?

Ian Thomsen: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Jack McCallum: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Chris Mannix: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Steve Aschburner: Lakers over Cavs.  . . .

Scott Howard-Cooper: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Link.

Sigh...

[guava_wrench]

Which team would you rather win the Finals? Lakers or Cavs?

I'm not saying that we don't have a chance, because I still think that we have a very good one, but the media is seeming to count us out. ESPN pretty much assured a Lakers v Cavs Finals this morning because of the news about KG.

If this series does occur, I think I would actually rather see the Lakers win. I would've never thought that it would be possible for me to say this, but I think my hatred of the Cavs and LeBron is just beginning to catch up with the Lakers, and maybe even surpassing them.

As a Celtics fan, anyone but the Lakers. They are the only team involved that can compete with the Celtics legacy. From a Celtics perspective, this is a no-brainer.

Lebron is a likable guy, so I have no problem with him winning one. Kobe doesn't deserve it with all his comments against teammates over the years.

The Lakers have also badmouthed the Celtics quite a bit this season.

[guava_wrench]

God, that would be a horrible 2 teams to have to watch in the finals as far as we are concerned. I could never root for the Lakers, even if they are playing the hated Cavs. The announcers kissing their behinds would be unbearable. They would probably play the whole series with 0 fouls on the 2 of them.

What would the over under be on Wally's back going out while holding the trophy? God, can you imagine him and Delonte kissing the trophy- Yikes- although I always liked Delonte's scrappiness.

It might be painful to watch, but it could be a great series (for non-spiteful fans, at least).

[ToppersBsktball10]

hmm cavs or lakers? id say celtics 

[Eja117]

Slightly off topic, but SI.com's "experts" gave their predictions for the NBA Finals.  No shock here:

Who will win the NBA Finals?

Ian Thomsen: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Jack McCallum: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Chris Mannix: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Steve Aschburner: Lakers over Cavs.  . . .

Scott Howard-Cooper: Lakers over Cavs. . . .

Link.

Wow. They're all so bold. You'd think they'd have learned their lesson from last year.

Where was that one desperate maverick expert picking the Magic over the Nuggs or something?

[Eja117]

World champion Lamar Odom.  Does anyone else just think there's no way that could ever happen?

World Champion of bong smoking? Yes. World Champion of basketball? Not so much

[xmuscularghandix]

I've said it before and i'll say it again. The finals will be won before they even start, Celtics vs Cans in the ECF's whoever wins that wins it all. The Lakers can't stop Lebron and if we beat Lebron we'll be ready for Kobe.

[Cman]

I've said it before and i'll say it again. The finals will be won before they even start, Celtics vs Cans in the ECF's whoever wins that wins it all. The Lakers can't stop Lebron and if we beat Lebron we'll be ready for Kobe.

Hmm, I like that logic.  In either case I will be happy, because it means the Lakers don't win...

[kheeko]

World champion Lamar Odom.  Does anyone else just think there's no way that could ever happen?

World Champion of bong smoking? Yes. World Champion of basketball? Not so much

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[go11celtics]

i think i might puke if i see kobe holding the first Bill Russell trophy. anybody but LA

[BigAlTheFuture]

Cavaliers. Too much milestones on the line. Phil Jackson passing Red, we don't want a Laker getting the Bill Russell award, Lakers are close to our 17 championships. I rather have Lebron win than the Lakers.

[Spfldkid]

What a miserable end to my favorite season, I have to say ANYONE except Cleve or LA....phil jackson...an opportunist fool, mop head varajo (still cannot believe HE was a hold out)...a season ruined, "Send in the clowns!"

[Cs09Champs]

If we don't get past Orlando, I wouldn't mind them winning the title.