and the nba chaps. . . .  

Detroit Pistons are my number one pick. Boston is having an awesome year. Cleveland are a tough team. The Spurs are always a threat,and Phoenix play great team ball. My hope is for the Pistons to be NBA champs this year.

I'm always up for the underrated teams and underdogs, so I have to put my top 5 teams as:

5. Kings - just for them to enter the playoffs is a good thing for me, as these has talented players unleashed by coach Reggie Theus. Besides Artest, Bibby, Martin, and B. Miller, there's John Salmons, F. Garcia, Beno Udrih, and Mikki Moore. now that they are in full health (except for Abdur-Rahim, who is out for the season), I wonder if they'll even go past the first round.

4. Warriors - Baron davis playing until now is a big accomplishment for the Warriors, resulting in a position that got Sacramento, Houston, and Utah trailing them. also, don't forget Captain Jack, Al Harrington, Monta Elllis, and the ever-entertaining Andris Biedrins.

3. New Orleans - I just love their chemistry. they're like the Blazers... but on a different level. I just wish Peja being consistent, and for Paul to be healthy

2. Detroit - whenever i see detroit play, i bring back the memories of the NBA finals versus the all-star lineup of the Los Angeles Lakers. the respect is still there. go pistons!

1. Boston - an underdog to the critics... always asked if this is the boston year, the start of a new dynasty, or at least, a Finals contender... my answer is no, they're not a contender... they are a force to be reckoned with. they are a Finals winner team. wait until the playoffs come, and you will see Boston justifying all the critics.