(Very Short) NBA Preview

If you'd like more detail, check ESPN, SI, Papa Cass, Brian Windhorst or one of several other blogs/newspapers/websites for detailed analysis. As a lifelong Cleveland fan, I know this may be reaching. I know Miami is still the team to beat in the East, Detroit is the veteran stalwart in the Central and Chicago is the returning prodigal son. The Cavs still have several holes to fill and questions to answer, but what the hell. It is my honest belief that the Cleveland Cavaliers will represent the Eastern Conference in June's NBA Finals. Crazy, I know (but I'm not yet crazy enough to predict an NBA title; unlike the POJODojo, who is either crazy or brilliant). Chicago is not as good as Detroit, Miami, Cleveland or New Jersey. Detroit may win the Central, but they will miss Ben Wallace and that hole in the middle should make the difference in a potential playoff series. Miami has their title and may struggle with motivation (as well as age). As for Jersey, can you really count on Vince Carter to win games for you? Besides, I have a feeling LeBron's improvement, the additions of Shannon Brown, Daniel Gibson and Scot Pollard, returns to health for Anderson Varejao and Larry Hughes, the conditioning of Damon Jones and Donyell Marshall and Coach Mike Brown's growth should improve on last season's 50 victories, (hopefully) ensuring better playoff position. And the growth and maturity of this team last spring should (could) lead to bigger and better things this season. Or, God could make up pull our hair out, yet again...