1. Miami Heat- They started off to a fast 8-1 start. Since then the big three and company are 2-3. Dwayne Wade’s lower leg problems almost derailed the Heat from the top spot. However the Heat are 5-0 without him. The latest win came against the Los Angeles Lakers behind Lebron’s MVP type performance.
2. Oklahoma City Thunder- Kevin Durant is in the early season MVP discussion. He along with Russell Westbrook look to capitalize on a wide open Western Conference this year. This team is young deep and talent; which makes a scary combination. Just disregard that lose to the Washington Wizards.
3. Chicago Bulls- Good defense and Derrick Rose being…well Derrick Rose. The Bulls are a favorite in the Eastern Conference. However Rose still needs a reliable no. 2 option. Can Richard Hamilton be that guy? The answer remains to be seen.
4. Los Angeles Clippers- Yes your eyes aren’t deceiving you. The Clippers are a top five team. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin are already one of the best combinations in the NBA. Paul’s hamstring injury could be a problem if the injury persists. There’s also one scary update about this team, Dwight Howard added them to his trade wish list.
5. Portland Trail Blazers- If LaMarcus Aldridge doesn’t make it to the All Star game this year it’s going to be a crime. Aldridge is arguably the best power forward in the NBA. Also don’t forget about Coach Nate McMillan. So far he’s the clear cut coach of the year.
About Tyler Dragon
I'm Tyler Dragon of Fresno, California. A graduate from Howard University in Washington, DC. Currently I’m an employee at ESPN (my views for this site do not reflect the company). I am also a track & field athlete specializing in discus and shot put. You can also find me at a gym or a basketball court near you.
As a former honor student and top collegiate athlete I have been afforded with many invaluable experiences during my college career. These experiences include a visit to the White House, interning at ABC, being invited to “Pardon the Interruption”, attending Black Congressional Caucus events, serving as a contributing writer for newspapers in Washington, DC, competing at collegiate championship track meets, and many more. I believe that the value of any experience is what the individual gains and learns from the experience. Though my experiences while attending college have been diverse in nature; I have learned through all of them that with hard work, dedication, networking, resourcefulness, and perseverance one can achieve great things. Being a very motivated, humble, dedicated and confident individual; I always strive for excellence in working toward the achievement of my personal goals. These are attributes that I take with me into any setting.
For this website I will give everybody the perspective of an athlete on hot sport topics across the country and world. You can also catch me on twitter @the1dragon
