Monday Listed, Five Biggest Off-Season Stories: Eastern Conference Comeback, Kevin Garnett & Ray Allen Now Boston Celtics, Team USA Dominates Vegas, Kobe Bryant’s Future With L.A. Lakers, & Tim Donaghy
September 10 07
Seasons are changing. Summer is shifting to fall. This means one thing: training camp for thirty NBA teams is right around the corner. First, the fresh-faced ’rooks’ report. Then the vets, pulling in guaranteed money, show up for two-a-days. Pretty soon, after some exhibition games, the 2007-08 season will be here to enjoy.
However, HoopsVibe The Blog can’t preview the upcoming season without reflecting on the summer’s biggest stories. In this edition of Listed, we drop the five biggest headlines of the off-season. As always, your job is to read Listed and get at us with your thoughts in the comment box below.
#5: East No Longer Least.
The Junior Varsity Conference. The diet NBA. The L.A. Gear of The Association. Recently, the Eastern Conference has heard it all, taking their share of hits. But an infusion of talent from the west has changed things. Look for the Eastern Conference to be more competitive in 2007-08. #4: Kevin Garnett & Ray Allen Join Paul Pierce In Boston.
Like I said the east is back. And no summer moves were bigger than ’The Big Ticket’ and ’Jesus Shuttlesworth’ joining ’The Truth’ in Beantown. Yeah, Garnett, Allen, and Pierce are a nice combo. After decades of misery, the Celts are once again relevant.
#3: Dream Team Flashbacks In Vegas.
’Melo, ‘Bron, and Kobe Bean led Team USA to gold at the FIBA Americas Qualifying Tournament. But winning wasn’t enough. Team USA sent a message, showing the world they can still dominate international competitions. Next year’s Olympics should be something to see.
#2: Kobe Bryant’s Future In L.A.
In May, Bryant had loose lips, publicly flip-flopping on his trade requests. Now he isn’t speaking on his future with the Lakers. This story is just getting started.
#1: Tim Donaghy Scandal.
What was your story of the summer? Get at us in the comment box below with your thoughts.
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