Parity has been a bullet point for the NFL in recent years, but that magic word has slowly but surely crept its way into the culture of the NBA. Last season, I was confident that the Lakers would win it all, and the Celtics the year before that, but it's anyone's guess in 2009-10.
One plausible explanation for parity is imperfection. While there are 10 (or so) possible contenders for this season's NBA title, none of them are a clear-cut favorite. Here, I'll rank those contenders and highlight their most glaring weaknesses.
The Top 10
10. Portland Trail Blazers (31-24)
Honorable mention goes to the Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Toronto Raptors in that order, but the Blazers get this spot because they've weathered the storm in the absence of their franchise player, Brandon Roy. T ...
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The NBA’s Top 10 Teams, and Their Biggest Weaknesses
Posted: 13th February 2010 by John Frascella in NBAComments Off on The NBA’s Top 10 Teams, and Their Biggest Weaknesses