Normally I don't post about sports. But I'm really excited about the upcoming NBA season. The preseason has started, and I have to say: *Fear Texas*. I mean, _really_.
Of course, *San Antonio* is still as strong as ever--stronger with the addition of *Barry*.
*Dallas* is weakened by the loss of *Nash*, but we finally have a center in *Dampier*! Plus, we have some good young players in *Daniels*, *Howard*, and *Harris* that bode quite well for the future.
Then there's *Houston*.
Now, I'm a good Dallasite. I love Austin and the Hill Country, like I'm supposed to. I also despise the city of Houston, like I'm required to. But I have to say, they just went from a _playoff_ contention team, to a _championship_ contention team.
With *Yao* and *McGrady*, their potential is just scary. And the worst part? They are playing pretty well even in the preseason. I shudder to think how good they'll be when they actually start to gel.
So the rest of the league? *Don't mess with Texas*.
PS: I feel sorry for *New Orleans*. They came from a weak eastern conference to the toughest division in the western conference--ours. Heh. Sucks to be them.