<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">8. New Jersey. (Between 12-1 and 15-1) Bringing in rookie Marcus Williams could pay off right away, but the Nets' primary problem is the frontcourt, which features too much of soon-to-be-40 forward Puff Robinson. They brought in 22-year-old rookie Mile Ilic, but he's not likely to help right away. It looks like the Nets will have Nenad Krstic, Robinson and Jason Collins, which is a pretty serious problem. </div> Source I would put them in front of Cavs and Bulls, but it might be because I'm a Nets fan and I have faith in them. Edit-Sry guys it was supposed to say "Nets at 8th on contender list"
Bulls haven't gotten out of the first and the Cavs don't look like they solved their problems from last year.
The Bulls ahve also improved greatly over their team last year. Even though Ben Wallace is only one person, he really improves that defense a lot. He finally gives them a consistent post defender and will be very intimidating to those players who will try to score on the inside. Beyond that, PJ Brown gives us some consistent post offense, Ben Gordon, Kirk Hinrich, Luol Deng, and Andres Nocioni will alll be improved this year. Overall, I don't see any glaring holes in the team outside of the fact that they are lacking a number one option, and that could change based on how consistent Ben Gordon is. They're deep, talented, and they're going to play some great defense, so what's there not to like?
