In approximately three weeks, the biggest free agency period in any sports is set to begin. The NBA is usually not the funnest off season, but this one is going to be good. With players like Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh all becoming free agents, this could get a little wild. But I'm hear to tell you exactly where everyone is going. Okay well maybe not exactly, but its my best guess, so give me credit. Well, here goes nothing.
Players are ranked in order, starting with number one.
1. Lebron James-I honestly hope he goes to the Cleveland Browns. They need it. In 2010, according to my crystal ball, Lebron will be playing for the New Jersey Nets. They lost the lottery, but there is no way Mr. Russian Accent is going to let Lebron go. He wants him, Lebron wants money. Mr. R.A. seems to have a lot of money, and Lebron wants some. I do believe he will win a championship in Nets uniform, but I don't know if it will happen soon. From what I see, Lebron likes to win, but loves money more. If he wants to win, he'd stay in Cleveland. If he wants money, he'll go to Mr. R.A. and just swim in money. Enjoy a miserable 5-6 years in New Jersey, Lebron.
2. Dwayne Wade-This man is smart. He wants to win, and that's why he'll be receiving passes from Derrick Rose next year. Yup, Chicago Bulls are going to take D-Wade. Why you say? Well Wade is the best player on the worst team. The Heat are terrible and even with Beasley, they really have no other good player than Wade. They seem like they have no intention on trying to keep Wade, unless they get another player during the offseason, but I don't see that happening at all. He's going to realize this summer that he is destine for better things. Also, Chicago has been in the playoffs the last two years, and with Wade, they could maybe be one of the favorites in the East next year. While James enjoys 5-6 years of misery in Jersey, Wade will have the opposite in Chicago.
3. Chris Bosh-This guy loves the spotlight. There is nothing more he likes than to be the center of attention. So hello New York Knicks. Now I know its not the likely pick, but it works. He loves attention. New York loves cocky attitudes. This is an absolute perfect marriage. Bosh will be on a team that needs another superstar. I'm not sure they get it this year. But I do say that they retain David Lee. This is easily the best big man team in the league if this happens. Though this team still needs a lot of work, this is a great start. Enjoy the spot light Bosh, if you last long enough.
4. Carlos Boozer-According to all my video games, Boozer is going to the Detroit Pistons. But he's staying right where he is. Utah is a great place for him to be. Deron Williams is a great point guard and this team can be built around those two. He'll be one of the only superstars to stay home and its a smart move. He's their most important player, and he has Paul Millsap behind him. He a back up that should be a starter. He helps Boozer because Boozer can afford to take a game off or two and be healthy. Most superstars can't do this. Be smart Carlos, stay where you belong. Utah can be a great team and Boozer is the key.
5. Amare Stoudomire-Pheonix needs him. He in a way needs them. Why? Because he can't play defense like these other big guys. The Suns don't play D at all. So why would Amare want to leave a team that just plays offense? Sounds like the perfect storm for Amare to stay. But I do think the Miami Heat will have to make a run at this guy. I just don't think he wants to go to Miami because of what he has in Pheonix. Though he will eventually hurt the Suns in the long run, this man will get paid and he will stay a Sun.
6. Dirk Nowitzki- I never understood why he opted out of his deal. There is no way he could leave the Mavs, the team that raised him from the beginning. I look at it now and say, good choice Dirk. He couldn't of picked a better year to try to get the last big contract he will get. Now that he is out on this market will a bunch of other stars out there, the Mavs are going to really have to pay him to make him stay. Teams could easily dive in and take Dirk. The Mavs won't and can't let him go. He stays with them and the Mavs continue to work the trade market.
7. Joe Johnson-No one wants this guy more than Atlanta. No one needs him more than the Boston Celtics. Yes, I said it. I believe the Celtics make some trades and Johnson becomes a Celtic. They need a scorer. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce can be, but not consistently. Joe can offer that to them. He would fit so good in the Celtic system. Just think, Rondo and Johnson running the show. If this happens, look out world. This team could be scary good come playoff time. Johnson is an amazing closer of games, and Rondo's explosiveness compliments him very nicely. Book it, Johnson to Celtics this offseason.
8. Ray Allen-Don't ask me why, but I see him going to the Hawks. I can see him and Johnson flip-flopping. Hawks need leadership and Ray offers a lot. The time for the Hawks to start playing like a veteran team is now, and who better than Ray Allen. Coming off two finals appearances in three years, this man can lead. Also, he's a pretty decent shooter. This could be what the Hawks were missing. But I also think Ray is done. This is his last good year and after this, he won't have it anymore. I hope he proves me wrong, but I just see the end of the road for him and the Celtics know it.
Well there are my top 8. If they are right, there right. This should be fun no matter what happens. We will never see a free agent class like this again, so lets just sit back, relax, and watch the show.
