With the NBA season fast approaching, let's take a peek at how the 30 squads will compare to one another.
And for all you cinephiles out there, try to spot the movie reference accompanying each team—which should be about as difficult as making Manu Ginobli flop!
Atlantic Division
1. Boston Celtics, 58-24
With Rajon Rondo’s postseason ascension, a clever media takes to calling him, KG, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen the Fantastic 4. Following the script, Rondo, as the Invisible Woman, will end up marrying Garnett in this year’s sequel.
2. Philadelphia 76ers, 45-37
Looming larger than life in his new town, Philly fans and teammates look in awe at the terrifying Elton Brand. With zero fourth-quarter assists on the year, it’s apparent no one wants to take the Monster’s Ball, at least not with the game on the line.
3. Toronto Raptors, 43-39
Rumor has it Andrea Bargnani, the No. 1 pick from 2006, underwent an intense ...
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Same Story, Different Season
dimemag.com 10/8/2008 — LeBron James (photo. Mannion)
Ain't nothing changed. When LeBron doesn't play, the Cavs don't win, even when the game doesn't count. Last night Cleveland got 20-pieced at home in its preseason opener, falling to the Raptors while LeBron (1 pt, 2 asts) ...
Oden Ready To Shine
sportsloungeblog.com 10/8/2008 — It was only a lousy preseason game against the lowly Sacramento Kings, but watching Greg Oden finally sport his #52 Blazers jersey on court was enough to make any Portland fan smile. Oden didn’t disappoint either, coming back from microfracture knee ...
Kobe Bryant Most Popular Jersey in Europe
nba.com 10/8/2008 — Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers tops the list of most popular NBA jerseys in Europe. Bryant was No. 4 on the list at the beginning of the 2007-08 NBA season. Kevin Garnett of the 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics makes his debut on this year's ...
Bickley: Kobe's silence louder than Shaq
azcentral.com 10/8/2008 — Like him or not, Kobe Bryant shined over the summer. He represented his country with sophistication and dignity, conducting interviews in three languages. He came home with a gold medal and a new coat of image. It's time for Shaquille O'Neal's ...
Ailing Jackson misses Lakers' loss (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 10/8/2008
Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap each scored 13 points, Deron Williams had 11 points and eight assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Kobe Bryant played 24 minutes for ...
Oden Makes Strong Preseason Debut for Blazers —
NBA.com: News 10/8/2008
Greg Oden announced his delayed arrival to the NBA with a dunk two minutes into the preseason. Oden debuted to a standing ovation, as did the rest of the young Portland Trail Blazers, in a 110-81 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.
NBA Preseason Power Rankings —
Bleacher Report - NBA 10/8/2008
After the roller coaster ride that was the 2007-08 NBA season, we're back to square one. Thirty teams with a fresh slate that all have their eyes on one prize: an NBA title.
Last season, we saw that a team can transform from a bottom feeder to a ...