Dirk with the goods.

[cobbler]

Dirk says Lakers have the hammer: With all due respect to the San Antonio Spurs , Dirk Nowitzki doesn’t see them as the No. 1 obstacle in the Western Conference.

In talking about how the Mavericks are a quiet contender in the West, Nowitzki said he believes the road to an NBA championship goes through LA, not down I-35.

“Under the radar is always good,” he said of the Mavericks’ position. “I think the Lakers to me are still the heavy favorite in the West. After that, there are a bunch of teams bundled up.”

Why the Lakers and not the Spurs, who own a big edge in the chase for top seed?

“They’ve won two [titles] in a row, they’re long and they’ve got the same players and they’ve got the best player in the world,” Nowitzki said, referring to Kobe Bryant.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20110303-dirk-nowitzki-says-lakers-have-the-hammer-not-spurs.ece

[in2deep]

Agree with him. So does Pop, Manu, Duncan, Parker and the rest of the Spurs. :tu

[Giuseppe]

Lakers are the only elite team to remain whole. The original (starting six) is the same as last season. No other serious contender did that.

Barnes returning and a gaggle of 7-footers (including Ratliff & Smith) up & down the 15 man roster will come in handy.

[Rummpd]

Just playing into LAL overhyped heads before Mavs kick their asses in the 2nd round - smart play Dirk (then the Mavs will of course choke to the SAS)

[Kobe_5_Duncan_4]

The Lakers are the goods.

[lefty]

Jordan still shits on Kobe though

[silverblk mystix]

Very reliable opinion because Dirk has won multiple championships-oh wait....

[Giuseppe]

Jordan still shits on Kobe though

True, but, 6-5 looks mucho better than 6-3.

[Greg Oden]

Very reliable opinion because Dirk has won multiple championships-oh wait....

I'd say it's more reliable than a bunch of gnsf sitting on ST.

[z0sa]

4-2 tbh

[greyforest]

I love how everyone on other teams keeps telling Kobe he's the best ever. Kinda funny how when manipulation is done properly, no one can ever tell.

[Budkin]

Defending champs are always the team to beat.

[monosylab1k]

Do you remember, we were sittin' there, by the water? You put your arm around me for the fist time. You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter. You are the best thing that's ever been mine.

[Axe Murderer]

I'd say it's more reliable than a bunch of gnsf sitting on ST.

disagree scro

hard to argue with the fat beaner who's sat on his couch and watched his team win 4 rings as opposed to a ringless Hall of Fame player

[rayjayjohnson]

lebron>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>kobe

[rayjayjohnson]

rose>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>kobe

[badfish22]

Dirk with the Sheen goods:

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[HarlemHeat37]

Lakers are no longer a dominant team, but they certainly deserve the respect that a 2-time defending NBA champ commands..they should still be considered the favorites in the West, but they're no longer a step above the other contenders, which has been evident all season long..