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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Martin wouldnt fit in Miami? If Eddie House fits than I'm pretty sure Martin would fit like a glove. The guy is a scorer, excellent FT shooter, pretty good 3 point range. Anyone who can score 23 points a game in 32 minutes in the NBA has some appreciable skills. He is what he is.

The West isnt looking so hot. Denver is worse, Memphis lost Battier and gained Gay (net loss perhaps). What has Portland done? Phoenix? The Lakers arent better. NO made the playoffs last year with arguably a worse lineup.

Martin has to have the ball to score. How is he going to get the ball? He dominates the ball to score those points. It isn't happening on a team like Miami.

Now, to the West...

NO made the playoffs for one reason...Chris Paul.

How is Denver worse? They were much better after the Mello trade. They do, of course, need to get a few guys back from China. Losing JR Smith is a plus, not a minus.

Battier isn't the same caliber as Gay...no way in hell is that a net loss. Battier is a solid role player, nothing more. He was not much of a factor on their second half surge. He is a decent locker room guy, but on the court, not a big deal.

Portland lost Roy, but they played without him for long stretches. If Oden stays healthy, big if obviously, they'll be better. If not, they are still a playoff team. Aldridge is a stud that is getting better all the time.

Phoenix didn't make it last year, and they won't this year either. They should get rid of Nash and rebuild. He is good enough that he'll keep them stuck in 500 land until he leaves.

The Clippers are going to be much better. I think they are a lock for the playoffs. I've been wrong before, but I would bet they make it.