Well, since LBJ's going to Brooklyn in 2013...not more than 3. I don't think they win next year. I say one. Kind of like the "Big Three" did.
Assume players with 10 PER (9th or 10th off the bench), like Hollinger did I believe. Something like that. Of course they'll probably make some reasonable additions and a couple of other vets.
Give me the rosters of all 30 teams for the next 5 years so I can make a educated guess. Does another team go the Boston route and trade for 2-3 stars to compete. Will the lakers sign another star for the MLE? Will the Blazers trade for Chris Paul. Will DWade blow out his knee. Will the King get assainated in Akron? Will Bosh sleep with the wife of a South Beach Drug lord? (Never a good idea) I need more facts.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insi...umnist=hollinger_john&page=teamtrinity-100701 That's a lot of work man, just use this rough feel for their team, and others.