Wow Artest to the Lakers will definitely bolster their defense.
Remember when they lost last year in the Finals and people were openly doubting their toughness and their passion? Well, they won't doubt them anymore!
Artest is one of the toughest, grittiest, in your face players I've seen in awhile. The way he plays defense is spectacular and I enjoyed his battles with Kobe this year in the playoffs. Artest and Battier made a sweet defensive combination... it's a shame they lost Yao...
But yeah Lakers look tougher now. If they bring back Odom, things are gonna look bad for the rest of the West.
As for the East though... you know who'll be bringing it - THE CELTICS BABY!
__________________
|