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The Phoenix Suns are in it to win it! It amazes me how so many people are fans of Kobe Bryant. But just to backtrack for a brief momentwho won last season against the Lakers and made it to the playoffs? (SUNS) And who checked Kobe on the floor in front of millions? (Raja Bell). Kobe’s pride is going to lead him to failure just like last season; during game seven with the Phoenix Suns he missed easy lay-ups and 3-pointer shots that were simple.

Not to down Kobe, because I do think he is a good player, but he’s nothing without Shaquille O’Neal (Let’s be honest). To be able to win a championship you have to have a great team and the Lakers don’t have it. Kobe is their team. I’ve got to give the Lakers a little props. They are starting the season off well, but did you see Friday night’s game Lakers vs. Pistons? The Lakers started off terrible when Kobe only scored two points in the first quarter until he realized that they were getting spanked on their floor. He tried to pick up the pace forth quarter, but sorry Kobe. it’s a little too late for that. The game ended with embarrassment on Kobe’s behalf because he is the team- don’t anybody else get recognized. So I have to ask, this is this the guy that you think is going to be awarded the best player in the NBA? I think not.

Wade has a much better chance of winning over Kobe; you don’t have to take my word for it, just check out the stats. Kobe 21.8 pts/g compared to his performance last season 35.4 pts/g. Wade 25.4 pts/g. If you had to choose now best player in the NBA between these two Wade wins all day.

But enough of the small talk lets go to team that’s going all the way this season-the Phoenix Suns. Let me give you’ll a quick overview of my team: Steve Nash who has won his second straight MVP award in 2004-2006. Shawn Marion who is an up coming star 19.3pts/g. Leandro Barbosa who is just incredible 20.3pts/g, he shot five straight threes in Thursday night game against Dallas Mavericks. Raja Bell and Boris Diaw continues to baffle fans because you never know what to expect out of those two. Amare Stoudemire back in action from his season out because of his knees, he’s on fire with steals and blocks.

So there you have it the team that will make it to the playoffs again but this time we are in it to win it. It’s a wrap for all you Kobe fans, sorry to disappoint you but the Lakers are not going to make it. With the Phoenix Suns we just don’t have one great player for the team, but we have a team of great players. The Suns are on a bad start but beware because were just warming up.