No Laker Fans, You’re Not Champs Yet: Why 2009-10 Will Be Memorable

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"Wow it's 7/02/09 and the Los Angeles Lakers have already been crowned champions!"

That was one of the first comments on Marc Stein's story two nights ago, breaking the Artest-to-LA news.

Unfortunately for the fanatics in Hollywood, that isn't the case. It isn't the case for the Boston Celtics, either—even if they are able to insert Rasheed Wallace into their already threatening frontcourt.

The Magic also aren't favorites, despite the recent addition of Vince Carter.

Nor Cleveland, even though they just patched up a hole in their game by acquiring Shaquille O'Neal.

San ...

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