Heh. I'm still not making the case that youth or inexperience holds these guys back... Just that there is a clear pattern that teams with young uberstar MVP caliber players don't win championships. As I said earlier, rules have exceptions, and there's always a first time for anything.
I'm inclined to think that SST is right, and this team just doesn't fit the mold. But it is certainly harder to argue that the Bulls are the favorites for the championship, because they have no track record playing at this level. They've managed to exceed every supposed limit in an amazingly short amount of time. But you know, I've seen a number of discussions about whether this season should be considered a failure unless we win the 'chip. I'm satisfied right now, honestly. I'm just ready to enjoy what happens. If this team needs some seasoning, I'll deal with it. If they just crush everybody, I'll handle it. I've so enjoyed this season. Great fun, and I don't expect it will stop until the finals, but I am prepared for anything, because this team is so young and so dependent on one man who seems ready to transcend the game...., but can you really expect him to do it, after just three years in the league. You can't expect it. You just enjoy the ride.
