All-Time Starting 5

Magic Johnson (PG)- His accomplishments alone make this argument easy: 5-time NBA champion, 3-time MVP, and 9-time NBA First Team. Not to mention at 6-9 he is the tallest point guard in history.

Michael Jordan (SG)- In my opinion, the greatest champion in league history with 6 rings, 5 MVPs, and averaged 30 points a game for his career. MJ is king.

Larry Bird (SF)- If your team needs a steal, point, rebound, or whatever, Bird will give it to you.

Hakeem Olajuwon (PF)- the most artful and fluent big man ever, watching Hakeem was a dream.

Shaquillle O'Neal (C)- In his prime, nobody could stop the Big Aristotle.

NBA Weak Rankings

1. Oklahoma City Thunder- The new change of scenery doesn't seem to help Kevin Durant and Co. At 1-15, the Thunder are painfully waiting for the offseason.

2. Washington Wizards- Still waiting for Agent Zero to recover, they still made the playoffs last year without him. So what is the deal Washington?

3. LA Clippers- A team who is very familiar with this list, if only they could of kept Elton Brand in the offseason.

4. Minnesota Timberwolves- Their roster seems to have every NCAA All-American from the past 4 years. But I guess when your veteran is Mark Madsen, then you may have problems.

5. Memphis Grizzlies- I predict they will play better as the season goes on.

NBA Power Rankings

1. LA Lakers- Of course, at 12-1 the Lakers are the deepest team in the NBA having 7 players average over 9 points a game this season. Oh yeah, they have been beating their opponents by an average of 15 points a game. 

2. Boston Celtics- The defending champs have cruised through the first 16 games of the year and their defense and physical presence may bring them another title this year.

3. Cleveland Cavaliers- Formarly the Cadavers, Cleveland is off to the best start that I can remember mostly in thanks to a certain King James.

4. Houston Rockets- With the addition of Ron Artest and a healthy Yao, they may actually get out of the first round this year.

5. Phoenix Suns- This team has way to much talent to just fade away, but they still have to show me more to believe. 

Lakers: 83-0

As the only Los Angeles Lakers fan in Texas, I can't help but relish in the fact that the San Antonio Spurs are off to are mediocre 2-4 start with both Tony Parker and the basketball Anti-Christ himself Manu Ginolbi out with injuries. Not to mention my Lakers are 6-0 while beating their opponents by a smooth 20 points a game. 

OK, maybe it's a little early to get my hopes up for a record breaking season by the Lakers, hell even the Atlanta Hawks are 5-0 and the season is a long road with injuries and other obstacles to overcome. Plus my boys looked pretty good last year until the Boston Celtics kicked their teeth in during the Finals. 

But as a fan, I'll choose to ignore all of these minor details.