We're only behind the Lakers by 4.5 games

[xellos88330]

I think that the Lakers recent success (due to the signing of Gasol) seems more "bought" than built.

The Spurs have built this team from the draft up. No huge signings, but with such sublety that the rest of the league thinks the Spurs are insane. Most recent example is the drafting of George Hill.

Boston also "bought" the championship last year. It is showing because they lose Posey, and now the legitimacy of their bench is in question. They are resorting to trash talking to cover this weakness and hope their opposition will be so psychologically weakened that the Celtics bench will play better. I know it sounds crazy, but it really seems to be evident during their 4-6 slide.

I am not complaining, basketball is a business after all. Just wanted to make sure that the fans (current and/or bandwagoners) understood this.

[Yorae]

I think that the Lakers recent success (due to the signing of Gasol) seems more "bought" than built.

The Spurs have built this team from the draft up. No huge signings, but with such sublety that the rest of the league thinks the Spurs are insane. Most recent example is the drafting of George Hill.

Boston also "bought" the championship last year. It is showing because they lose Posey, and now the legitimacy of their bench is in question. They are resorting to trash talking to cover this weakness and hope their opposition will be so psychologically weakened that the Celtics bench will play better. I know it sounds crazy, but it really seems to be evident during their 4-6 slide.

I am not complaining, basketball is a business after all. Just wanted to make sure that the fans (current and/or bandwagoners) understood this.

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