Regarding the Magic:
Chris Webber is the most skilled forward center of the modern generation. Not the smartest, not the most coach-friendly, but skill-wise he sits at the top of a very tall mountain.
Like Who said, I'm not sure what to make it though. Does Webber play the 4 or 5? Matrix the 3 or 4?
Right now all I know for certain is that defensively and offensively they'll be matchup problems because of the unique skillsets. I need to see a finished product though.
Regarding the Lakers:
I moved up to get Yao. You took my Yao.
It kind of sucks that during his best year he failed to finish, so that detracts from him, but what doesn't detract from Yao is the fact that he's 7'6 inches tall, and can pass, shoot, rebound, and defend. He's also stronger than he looks.
Big Shot Chauncey is a capable captain to steer the ship. Not a pure point guard maybe, but who needs a pure point guard if you've got 18 points to go with those 8 assists and tough defense?
Kevin Garnett is a true 5-tool player. He can hit, he can bomb, he can run the bases, he can pitch, and he can field. Just the total package.
Plus he's crazytown banana pants insane. That's what sets him apart.
The Mavericks:
I think we've all kinda forgotten how good Derrick Rose is, he's almost gotten too much backlash from his ill-gotten MVP.
D-Rose is not going to be checked by any other point guard in this game. Not Gary Payton, not Jason Kidd, not anyone. He's too fast, too strong, too good. A P&R situation between him and the Mailman isn't maybe ideal, but its still pretty darn potent. Still deadly.
And Karl Malone is one of the best 4's to ever play basketball.