Ariza has actually been a huge reason for the Lakers success this year, he's a top 5 role player right now..but I disagree with him guarding Pierce..Paul's way too big for him, he would just punish him in the post like he did with Kobe in the finals..
the West is overrated, like I've been saying..there are only locks for the 1st 5 spots, and the other 3 are available..we will need 45 wins to get in the playoffs..