By: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: With the possible exception of the Dallas Mavericks, perhaps no NBA franchise has had a recent wide open window for a championship utterly shut as fast as the Suns have. Phoenix finished 46-36 last season, good for 19 games behind the Pacific division champion Lakers. That record would have bought them a very nice seeding in the Eastern … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #15 Phoenix Suns
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NBA Power Rankings: #16 Washington Wizards
by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: On paper, it is sort of difficult to believe that this team finished with the second worst record in the NBA. But when you take into account that two of their expected starters (Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood) combined to start just seven games, it makes a lot more sense. Having fired their head coach just eleven games into the … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #16 Washington Wizards
NBA Power Rankings: #17 Los Angeles Clippers
by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: The Clippers were the most depressing team in the NBA last season. After signing Baron Davis away from Golden State on the first day of free agency last summer everything has been downhill. Elton Brand basically double crossed the team and Davis as he bolted for Philly. They traded for the terrible contracts of Marcus Camby and Zach … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #17 Los Angeles Clippers
NBA Power Rankings: #18 Philadelphia 76ers
by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: Heading into 2008-09, Philadelphia was the "sexy" pick to make the NBA Finals. Finishing at the .500 mark and seventh in the Eastern Conference was a quite a disappointment. It appeared Philly was ready to redeem themselves in the post season when they took two of the first three in their opening round series against the #2 seeded … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #18 Philadelphia 76ers
NBA Power Rankings: #19 Houston Rockets
by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: The Rockets valiantly tried to be the best NBA team in Texas but fell short in the end, finishing one game behind the San Antonio Spurs. Tracy McGrady only played 35 games before having season ending microfracture surgery on his knee but maybe that was a blessing in disguise as the Rockets actually came together as team without him and … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #19 Houston Rockets
NBA Power Rankings: #20 Detroit Pistons
By David Kay and Paul M. Banks 2008-09 Season Summary: In Detroit, both the automotive industry and the professional basketball team headquartered there are in need of aggressive rebuilding options. Both have also seen better days. Despite trading Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess (who was waived and later re-signed) for superstar Allen Iverson, the Pistons regressed … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #20 Detroit Pistons
NBA Power Rankings: #21 Golden State Warriors
by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: The Warriors were an absolute mess this past season finishing 19 games worse than they did a year ago. Injuries played a major role in their disappointing season as Golden State used an unfathomable 47 different starting line-ups. It's well known that “Nellie Ball” produces a lot of offense with its up-tempo pace, but the Warriors were … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #21 Golden State Warriors
NBA Power Rankings: #22 Oklahoma City Thunder
by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: The Thunder were awful in the 2008 portion of the season but were able to come together enough to be a respectable team in 2009. They played in a ton of close games and the roster really grew under Head Coach Scott Brooks after he took over in late November. The core of the team put together by GM Sam Presti truly gelled over the course … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #22 Oklahoma City Thunder