I don't really buy the whole lockout "asterick" year arguments. However taking down the superteam would be freaking awesome. Getting a title before the two time MVP and previous finals MVP would be epic. Even if the Heat win the following 5 titles and we never get out of the first round again it would all be worth it. There wouldn't be any detractors if we outplayed the Heat, but if we won a title over the 6ers or something I could see a bunch of analysts discounting our title.
Be careful what you wish for... talent wise they should be the best offensive team in the NBA and us with G.O. the best defensively. Would make a battle for the ages!
Yes, I agree we'd be far more likely to win a finals series against the 6ers than the Heat; just being greedy that I'd much rather have the title win over Miami
Agree with Rhal. If the Blazers win it all I don't give a flying flip who the other guys are. They're the losers.
But, but, but some poster/"blazer fans" will say it happened in a shortened season. Nate needs to prove it in an 82 game season.