Detroit-This team has had it's postseason problems over the last few years, since winning the championship in 2004. After getting ride of Hall of Famer after Hall of Famer, they bring in Michael Curry, who has no professional coaching experience. The Pistons have won more then 50 games each of the last 7 seasons, and will likely do the same this season. They could have the best starting lineup in the NBA, and have terrific youth behind them. Michael Curry will just have to sit back and relax until the playoffs, which is when he will realize what it takes to make it in the NBA. Their team is another year older, which means that defense will be a little slower this year. These players won't be together forever, and really need to pull it together if they want to make use of their deep playoff runs.
Cleveland-This team once again shifts their lineup around Lebron James, trying to find someone to mesh with him. They don't need another star, just someone to help Lebron when hes getting double teamed. Mo Wiliams comes in from the Bucks and brings 17 points and 6 assists, giving Lebron a little help. Mo and Daniel Gibson will have to really help Lebron, so he isn't forced to take the game into his hands each and every night. He is a star who can have a triple double every night, but since he came into the league he hasn't had a helper. Two years ago he alone brought this team to the finals, and last year came within a game to making it again. He can only grow as a player and a score, and just needs to be more selective when shooting. But they could find his Robin, or his Pippen, then this team is unstoppable. They will really challenge for that division lead, and will need to win against Detroit. Lebron will once again make some noise in the East.
Indiana-The Pacers were only a game out of the playoffs last year, but 7 game below .500, which proves how bad the East is. They have a very young team and lost Jermaine O'Neal which will really hurt this teams chances. Although they have a lot of top notch young talent, like TJ Ford and Jarrett Jack, it may not be enough to finish above .500 this year. They lost their only big name player and the heart of the organization. Jeff Foster and Troy Murphy are now the veterans on the team but will struggle to keep this team focused. They will most likely finish at the bottom of their division.
Chicago-Are the Bulls Back? They bring in college star Derrick Rose and feel they are a top notch team again. But with all this youth, they may not work together well. There is no leadership on this team, since all of the players are young and want the ball to themselves. Vinny Del Negro, another coach with no experience, will try to lead this team back to its glory days. Well Vinny is going to need to make sure his team wins the games they are suppose to if they want to attempt to make the playoffs. The East is getting stronger and this team hasn't grown to much since last year. Vinny better rent a house, because I don't think he will be there to long.
Milwaukee-This team could be the most improved in this division, bringing in Richard Jefferson and Luke Ridnour. Damon Jones has been on ESPN gloating about his 3-point shooting, so we will see if he has what it takes. Bogut has also been impressive in the paint and will continue to dominate, being one of the largest man in the division. Jefferson brings in a winning attitude which will really help propel Michael Redd's game. Redd is growing as a star and is attempting to keep his All-Star status. They will make a big push for the playoffs, and their youth will help them get there. They have a lot of talent young players on this team, and has the veteran leadership to make some noise in the East.
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