Because we can. David Robinson and Malik Rose have been downgraded to Rasho Nesterovic and Sean Marks whereas Raef LaFrentz and Eduardo Najera have been upgradde to Erick Dampier and Keefus.
Bottom line, the West is wide open. Every single team in the West, with the exeption of Seattle and Memphis(IMO), can brag about thier chances. We have had tons of injuries this year, lost Nash for nothing, and have had two coaches and yet here we are at 51-24 compared to 52-30 last year.
Dang rgiht I think we can beat them. I think we can win the NBA Title, we just have to start in Round 1 because there isn't an easy round for anyone in the West.