NBA Preview: Southeast Division

1. Orlando Magic (54-28) Dwight Howard really broke through last year and Rashard Lewis' first year in Orlando was pretty good too. I see Jameer Nelson becoming more of a leader this year, and with Miami not quite where they were two or three years ago, the Magic will win the division. Step aside Shaq, Howard is now the premier big-man in the NBA, and it's going to be that way for the next five or six years. When Stan Van Gundy stepped in as the head coach, it was a little disappointing because they were originally expecting Billy Donovan. However, Van Gundy did a great job last year. I see Orlando possibly reaching the Conference Finals this year.   2. Miami Heat (47-35) Well they're back. How this team only won 15 games last year kind of puzzled me. But that's in the past. The Heat have added Michael Beasley, and he'll be a fantastic addition to Shawn Marion and D-Wade. If these three play together for a few years, I don't hesitate to say their big three could bump and ... (link)