In my opinion, Lakers beat them in five games, if it happens.

Let's not forget, the Heat have to get past Chicago, Boston, Orlando, Atlanta and the rest of the Eastern Conference to even get to the Finals.

And, the Lakers have to get past Oklahoma City, Dallas, Denver, San Antonio, and the Western Conference. It isn't an easy feat.

Why do I think the Lakers defeat the Heat so easily? The Heat are way over-matched. That's why.

Reason 1: Kobe vs. Wade

I am 97.6 percent sure that Wade will be covering Kobe on defense. Kobe is 2-3 inches taller than Wade and can shoot over him pretty easily.

With the ability that Kobe has of knocking down tough jumpers, that equals multiple successful possessions for the Lakers.

Kobe also has great post-up ability. Most guards don't have great post-up defense. I, personally, have never seen Wade play post-up defense, but I can't imagine it is too spectacular.

Reason 2: Ron Artest's Defense

I would imagine that Artest would be covering LeBron most of the game, occasionally switching off to cover Wade and Kobe covering LeBron.

But, the time that Artest is covering LeBron, it wont be an easy task. I am sure all of you saw the way he absolutely shut down Carmelo.

I am definitely not saying he will shut down LeBron, but I think he will take LeBron a little more out of the game and make it just a tad easier for the Lakers.

Artest has always been known for his defense, and last year, I really saw why. He has quick hands and feet. Which is so critical in being a good defender.

Reason 3: Andrew Bynum is better than any Miami Heat center

Bynum, the Lakers center, is not the best offensive player, or best defensive player, but the Heat centers are definitely sub-par.

Ilgauskas? Magliore? Pittman? Not the ideal center a team would be looking for. Bosh has said he does not want to play center, but he will have to at some time.

But if Bosh is playing center, who is playing power forward and covering Pau? That's where the Lakers' depth is so important.

So, most likely, Bynum will be the player with the less than average defender on him, and that's where he has to take advantage of that situation.

If Bynum can stay healthy, that will be huge for the Lakers, especially against the Heat.

Reason 4: Lakers Depth

Lakers Backups

PG: Steve Blake. Not too bad

SG (Most likely) Shannon Brown. Not the greatest, but, again, not too bad.

SF: Matt Barnes. Great defender.

PF: Lamar Odom. Key to Lakers Championship last two years.

C: Theo Ratliffe. OK, not very good, but not the worst ever.

Heat Backups.

PG: (Depending on who starts) Mario Chalmers or Carlos Arroyo. Pretty good.

SG: Mike Miller. Doesn't shoot as often as he should.

SF: Yakhoubu Diawara. Umm...Who?

PF: Udonis Haslem. Very good for a backup.

C: Joel Anthony. Definitely could do better, well maybe not with the cap space they have.

I would take the Lakers backups way before I take the Heat backups. They are just flat-out better, but it is kind of close. The Lakers outshine the Heat, though.

Those were four of many more reasons that the Lakers will beat the Heat.

Leave a comment on what you think.

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I ordered these $50 headphones about three weeks ago. I got the regular Player Series set. A pair of Deron Williams, sleek, smooth sounding headphones.

On the ear part, it says D-Will in some fancy writing. His number is stitched on the top, along with a couple Skullcandy logos over the headphones. They did not release until May 24. I just got them today. I absolutely love them.

The regular Player Series have designs for Andre Iguodala, Deron Williams, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, and Derrick Rose. The Mix Master has designs for the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, LA Lakers, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers

They fit very well. They are adjustable as well. They cancel most sound out that is around you. They sound so amazing. There are parts in songs that I didn't even know were in there, that I can hear so clearly now.

They have a volume control on the cord, instead of having to use the computer or MP3 player to turn it down.

I would for sure recommend purchasing these headphones. You can go to skullcandy.com or search for them on Google.

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My question is, has anybody considered the Lakers?

LeBron and Kobe on the same team, including Pau Gasol, Ron Artest, and that whole team, would be near impossible to stop.

The Lakers may not have the cap space to pick up 'Bron 'Bron, but, I bet the Lakers could clear some space easily if they really needed to. There is always the option of trade. Adam Morrison is making over $6,000,000 according to http://hoopshype.com/salaries/la_lakers.htm .

Might I add, Morrison rarely ever plays! Trading Morrison is a smart option for the Lakers. They also have the expiring contract of Derek Fisher, but that would leave them with no true point guard. Fisher is also making around $5,000,000. I'm sure if he re-signs he'll ask for a lot less than that.

LeBron and Kobe on the same team would be great for the NBA. Lakers games that are on ESPN or ABC would be watched by millions and people would buy multiple jerseys and accessories. It would be a big money maker.

But the main question here is, how would they do if they were on the same team? Clearly each players numbers would go down a tad.

It'd be hard for both players to average 30 points a game. That would be 60 points just with them. Assists would definitely go up. I think both players, Kobe, and especially LeBron, would sacrifice a couple points per game for a championship ring.

Now, the Lakers in general, how would they do?

Would they have the chemistry to do good enough to win continuously? So many superstars on one team would lead to a couple problems, but chemistry isn't that important. It's more of a bonus.

No matter what, if you are a good player, happy or unhappy, you will play up to your expectations most of the time. Plus if they are winning, chemistry will go hand in hand with that. If you're winning, you're happy. The happiness of the team is always a plus.

I think, if this happens the Lakers will be extremely hard to stop. Think about the team. Artest, LeBron, Kobe, Bynum, Gasol, and that's just a couple players!

Personally, as a basketball fan I would love to see a dominant team with the two best players in the league on the same team.

Please comment down below and say what you think.

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#1 New Jersey Nets: John Wall (PG) 

19 years old; 6'4"; 195 lbs.

John Wall’s freshman season feels like one big highlight reel thus far, starting with his very first game against Miami (OH) in which he knocked down a terrific pull-up jumper to win the game for Kentucky.

That continued with more late-game heroics against Stanford in a tournament in Cancun, keeping his team in the game to force overtime and win a game they probably shouldn’t have.

The legend only grew after that as seemingly the entire basketball nation tuned in to CBS on a Sunday afternoon to watch him carve up North Carolina’s defense with some incredibly athletic plays in transition, only to see his value magnified as his team fell apart the moment he was forced to leave the game with a minor injury.

As the stage got bigger—this time in Madison Square Garden—Wall’s notoriety continued to grow, as his clutch play in the second-half and a season high 25 points gave his team yet another big win against a very tough UConn squad.

Needless to say, Wall has done everything that’s been asked of him and then some, both on and off the court and is at this point the run-away favorite to be drafted first overall in June, regardless of who is making the pick.

The question now becomes, just how good can he become in the future? And what does he need to do to get there?

Plenty of words have already been spent on the athletic gifts on John Wall. He’s in a class of his own in college basketball as far as his quickness and explosiveness is concerned, as he’s shown on countless occasions with some incredible highlight reel plays. After all, how many NCAA teams have a set play in their offense for a backdoor cut and alley-oop lob intended for their point guard?

I thought Derrick Rose was the “most athletic point guard I've ever seen at the college level,” and feel strongly about the fact that Wall is every bit his equal in that category, if not better.

#2 Minnesota Timberwolves: Evan Turner (SG/SF)

21 years old; 6'7"; 205 lbs.

Turner is one of only two players in the country to average at least 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists a game (Lester Hudson being the other), which is a great testament to his versatility and superb skill set. He can handle the ball, look over the defense to make good passes and can also get to the basket virtually whenever he pleases. With an impressive 6’7" frame, it’s not out of the question for Turner to play at least two and maybe even 3 positions at the next level.

The best part of Turner’s game is in his ability to attack the basket. He can get there in a number of ways, whether it’s beating his man off the dribble, or curling tightly off a screen. With that said, his go to move has to be his spin move. He’s gotten better and better at this to a point where it is extremely difficult to defend. With the combination of his size and speed, coupled with his high basketball IQ and ability to change speeds, a move like this, if improved even further, can be very effective in the NBA.

#3 Golden State Warriors: DeMarcus Cousins (C)

19 years old; 6'11"; 270 lbs.

A man amongst boys at the college level, Cousins’ combination of size, length and strength is simply unparalleled at this level of competition. There are only a handful of players that can even match up with him from a physical standpoint. Outside of a couple of ho-hum performances against the strongest big men he’s faced (UConn and North Carolina), he’s completely destroyed the slew of largely mediocre post players he’s been forced to deal with.

Watching him on film, it’s not difficult to see why. Cousins can establish position deep in the post pretty much whenever he wants at the college level with his huge frame, huge and extremely soft hands and incredible wingspan, making him the perfect target to lob the ball inside the paint to. He’s the type of guy who wants the ball in his hands and shows a real hunger to score as much as possible, which is a big part of the reason why he’s currently ranked as the number one per-minute scorer in college basketball.

#4 Indiana Pacers: Derrick Favors (PF/C)

18 years old; 6'10"; 246 lbs.

Ranked as the #1 overall prospect in the 2009 high school class, expectations were always going to be extremely high for the Georgia Tech big man. While he’s certainly shown plenty of glimpses of his outstanding potential, it’s tough not to be slightly disappointed in the production he’s achieved thus far--relative to other members of his class at least.

Before analyzing his strengths and weaknesses, it’s very much necessary to take a look at the situation Favors has found himself at Georgia Tech, a team that struggles badly in the half-court and relies extremely heavily on their defense and offensive rebounding ability to keep them in games. They have little in the ways of perimeter shooting, suffer from very poor spacing on the perimeter, and have given their opponents few reasons not to pack it in defensively and just try and control the paint.

#5 Washington Wizards: Al-Farouq Aminu (SF/PF)

19 years old; 6'8"; 210 lbs.

The biggest change that much be discussed is the new role Aminu has found himself in. Mostly asked to operate last year a raw and awkward looking small forward, likely due to assurances that were made on the recruiting trail, Aminu has looked far more comfortable as a face-up power forward this season. This appears to be his likely position in today’s hyper-athletic and increasingly small-ball oriented NBA as well, playing a similar role to that of Josh Smith, Thaddeus Young, Gerald Wallace, Jeff Green and many other combo forwards.

His rebounding numbers have skyrocketed in turn, up from a solid 10.3 per-40 minutes pace adjusted last season to an outstanding 13. He’s also using his terrific length and athleticism to make more plays on the defensive end, averaging more blocks and steals than he did in the past. Wake Forest head coach Dino Gaudio gives him the freedom to grab a rebound and initiate the fast break himself, and some of Aminu’s most impressive moments come in these sequences.

Offensively, it’s still difficult to describe Aminu as being an overly skilled player. Although capable of beating his defender off the dribble and getting to the basket in a straight line thanks to his quick first step and tremendously long strides, his ball-skills are still fairly rudimentary. He often loses the ball or is called for traveling immediately upon making his initial move, and really struggles to change directions or pull-up off the dribble if a defender rotates into the lane. His turnover rate (3.7 per-40p) is, as you would expect, extremely high in turn, and his 2-point percentage (50%) is a bit lower than you might expect.

Aminu’s lack of strength and at times toughness, combined with the fact that he’s often already out of control by the time he gets into the paint makes him just an average finisher around the rim in traffic. The incredibly impressive manner in which he finishes in transition (often in highlight reel fashion) leaves a lot of room for optimism in this regard, though. He does manage to draw quite a few fouls thanks to his sheer athleticism and aggressiveness, which is obviously a big plus.

#6 Detroit Pistons: Cole Aldrich (C)

21 years old; 6'11"; 250 lbs.

#7 Philadelphia 76ers: Ed Davis (PF)

20 years old; 6'9"; 215 lbs.

#8 Sacramento Kings : Wesley Johnson (SF)

22 years old; 6'7"; 195 lbs.

#9 Utah Jazz (From Knicks): Greg Monroe (PF/C)

19 years old; 6'11"; 240 lbs.

#10 Los Angeles Clippers: Patrick Patterson (PF)

21 years old; 6'8"; 223 lbs.

#11 Chicago Bulls: Jon Vesely (SF)

19 years old; 6'11"; 240 lbs.

#12 New Orleans Hornets: Donatas Motiejunas (PF/C)

19 years old; 7'0"; 215 lbs.

#13 Memphis Grizzlies: Ekpe Udoh (PF/C)

22 years old; 6'10"; 240 lbs.

#14 Houston Rockets: Xavier Henry (SG)

19 years old; 6'6"; 210 lbs.

This years draft can go many ways. There aren't many guaranteed picks besides #1. I guess we'll have to wait the rest of the year out.

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He works out every day from 4-8 p.m. That is crazy. He is clearly dedicated to his basketball. He just works, and works, and works.

Between his legs, easy. Behind his back left and right, easy. Behind the back and through the legs at the same time, easy. Behind the back and through the legs in every way, also known as the spider, makes it look easy.

Spider while walking, easy. Two balls dribbling, easy. Two balls dribbling between the legs, easy. Two balls between the legs and behind the back, while walking, easy. I could just go on and on.

The scary thing is, his dad doesn't even push him. Everything Jashaun does, is his own decision. Jashaun does always go to his dad for guidance to make him better though.

This kid is also ripped. He does 200 pushups, 200 situps and 150 one-leg squats before bed every night.

He plays 2 on 1 with his older brother and cousin. It is a "make it take it" game. It kind of gets boring for his brother and cousin because he makes it, and takes it, and makes it, and takes it, and makes it, and continuously does that.

His fifth grade team is so good, they play against sixth graders, and easily beat them. He will drive in against the biggest kids, and beat them!

He is also a track-runner. He runs a mile in an amazing time of 4 minutes and 50 seconds! That is faster than any 11 year-old ever in competition.

Doctors tested why he could run so good. They tested how much oxygen his lungs could take in, and he tested off the charts!

This kid is just so good. He says his goal is to make it to the NBA. I personally think he has an extremely great chance.

The kid eats, drinks and breathes basketball. I would love to see him in college or the NBA, just dominating.

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Kobe Bryant hit 17-of-29 shots and a three-pointer for 40 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals in Tuesday's win over the Pistons. This brought him to 40 points 100 times in his career. (For those of you who aren't good at math, that is a lot.)

This is just an amazing record to me. To be able to score 40 points 100 times! That is just astonishing.

I'm sure every single one of you know about his 81 point game, the second most points in a game ever. Next to Wilt's 101 point game.

My question is, is he too old to reach at least 175 games with 40 points. I think he can easily get to 150, but is 175 out of reach?

Kobe is the most clutch player in the NBA, no doubt. He can score at will, and drive to the hoop and hit an almost impossible shot. Kobe is not human. He is just so good.

Kobe reaching 40 points in a total of 100 games is an amazing stat that probably will not be touched for a while. Maybe not even LeBron, he is more of a 30 point, seven assists, seven rebounds kind of guy, and that is why I love him, but Kobe is just a better overall player.

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