Thanks to our friend Steve Kerr! Source <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">L.A. Lakers 1. Los Angeles Lakers (14-6, Last ranking: 2) – The Lakers are showing their depth. Mo Evans gets 22 in Kobe's place after the sprained ankle, and L.A. beats the Hawks. Then Bryant returns and all five starters score in double figures in a win over San Antonio. San Antonio 2. San Antonio Spurs (15-6, Last ranking: 4) – The Spurs beat three opponents by a combined 89 points, but then got shut down by the Lakers in L.A. Still, not a bad week. Dallas 3. Dallas Mavericks (14-6, Last ranking: 1) – Rumors of an Iverson trade can't be true, can they? Perhaps losses to Washington and Detroit will sway Mark Cuban into making a pitch for A.I., but what a risk that would be. Utah 4. Utah Jazz (15-5, Last ranking: 3) – Slow week for the Jazz. Only two games on the docket, which they split. This week will be tougher: Four games, including dates with the Mavs and Clippers. Phoenix 5. Phoenix Suns (13-6, Last ranking: 7) – Ten in a row for the smoking hot Suns. The 114 points they put up in Charlotte were the fewest they've scored in the past five games. </div> I can't say I disagree with my boy Steve. Lakers should be considered one of the elite teams now. Only thing I was surprised was with the LOW Suns ranking at #5, especially considering they won 10 in a row and they are looking AMAZING. My top 5: 1. Lakers 2. Suns 3. Spurs 4. Dallas 5. Utah Yezzir!
Yeah, I hope none of the players sees this. A high ranking will make them overestimate themselves, and underestimate opponents.
The less exposure we get the better. I love it how teams expect to beat us but call it an "upset" when we win. The more people are aware of us, the worse it is.
