Its not too bad drafting last when there are only 7 teams in the
league.  There seems to be enough  talent to spread around to everyone,
so I expect  a close season start to finish.

the Mazins:  Andy did take the best player in the league, so I was not
suprised by the Duncan pick.  Allen, Kidd and Odom will all put up good
numbers.  After that, the All World team - and no other team comes close
will either be great or ,well, second tier.  Sabonis is one member of
last years winning team - so you'd better get him some PT.

Gabes' - Everyone says the team with Shaq cannot win.  Well, the Lakers
finally took the NBA title last year, lead by Shaq.  Looking past Shaq,
Malone and Stockton are proven veterans, and Marbury and McGrady have
stepped up their games to the elite of the NBA. Now, if Pierce can keep
from getting knifed, Coleman stays out of jail, and Kenyon Martin doesnt
break another leg, this team will contend for the top spot at the end.

Dave - Is Sprewell available for trade?  He heard that you are keeping
him on the bench all year, and he is pissed.  After LS, the rest of the
team is solid.  Your Texas connection of Francis and Finley will provide
great numbers.  Stromile Swift??  you are kidding, arent you?  My
prediction - middle of the pack

Mags - No Tiger Woods to save your ass this time Mags.  Garnett is a
great player, but I bet we'll see a messed up Timberwolve team this year
due to management screw up. Ewing in Seattle?  He's washed up.  Penny
Hardlyway is past his prime, and Kobe is too star struck to compete
night in and out.  Lucky for you that A Walker, Nowitzki and Hughes are
on the team.  I also expect O.Harrington to get alot of pt on this
team.  Too valuable to be on the bench.  prediction:  top half.
possibly a contender

Jack:  A GREAT start for your team. Four very solid picks in Hill,m
Abdul-Rahim, Wallace and Brandon.  Then you get soft and cant resist the
home townies.  Rose is hurt, Reggie is past his prime and Croshere just
doesnt do anything for me.  Van Exel will either be great or a bust.
Brad Miller, the Bulls Center, wont even play much the start of the
season, so dont expect much from him.  my prediction:  Middle of the
pack

Fox:  It is obvious that you are into this more than the rest of us,
which is o.k.  Too bad we're going to kick your ass anyway.  How long
does it take to rid one's self of Malaria?  With the Glove and Vince
Carter's constant highlight show, along with Sam Cassell, this team will
be in the hunt.  Too bad about Strickland.  First drafted player in
jail.  What is the prize for that honor?  My prediction:  Middle of the
pack

Invincibles:  my first question is how did Alan Iverson last until the
end of the third round?  I was so shocked, I thought he was hurt.  And
Elton Brand - he's going to put up huge numbers.  Divac is not as shitty
as you think.  Just cause he is from Croatia doesnt make him a bad guy.
My team will do o.k.. Prediction:  in the hunt for the title.

All in all, it should be an interesting season, and as ALWAYS, injuries
will determine the final outcome.  good luck to all.      Hans