Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal, and Larry Brown: Legacies on the Line

  It's the dawn of the NBA Seasonm and optimism is running rapid in most cities. Preseason predictions have been made, fantasy rosters have been selected, and the quest to crown the 2009 champion will begin tonight. For a few select individuals, however, there's more at stake then just wins, losses, and the chance at some groupie love. For the three men profiled below, a big part of their NBA legacies lie in the balance this season. They've all reached a crossroad in their respective careers, and although each situation is very unique, all three have an incredible amount to gain during the upcoming season. On the other hand, they also have a lot to lose.   Larry Brown Flash back to 2004. Larry Brown had just piloted an underdog Pistons squad over over a loaded-up Lakers team in the NBA finals. He had just been handed the keys to the 2004 Olympic Team. He was one of the first couple of names you heard whenever the conversation of "Best basketball coaches on ... (link)