NBA off-season part 1

Derrick Rose goes dunks on Gorgan Dragic

The NBA has had another historic off-season and it will lead to a change in power in both conferences. The most notable change will come in the Eastern Conference where LeBron James has elected to reunite with the Cleveland Cavilers and form a homecoming never before seen in professional sports. James decision to head home causes a huge shake up in power in the Eastern Conference.
Suddenly the Bulls have become the favorite to win the East this year and rightfully so. The Bulls added Pau Gasol to provide offense to an offensively challenged team. Last season Gasol averaged a career high in rebounds per game and can be a great role player on the right team. The Bulls are now easily the favorite to win the Eastern Conference assuming that Derrick Rose stays healthy and returns to MVP level of play. The Bulls also added to there offense by drafting Doug McDermott and signing Nikola Mirotic. Both players can stretch the floor and added to the depth of Chicago's bench.

LeBron James decided he will revert back to number 23

Right now the second seed is wide open. I want to say the Cavaliers will finish second in the conference, but there are a few teams in the East that could finish above the Cavaliers and it wouldn't be too much of a shock. No one knows what to expect from a young squad like Cleveland. Adding LeBron James doesn't change the fact that Cleveland was 33-49 last season when they were expected to be playoff bound at the beginning of the season. The Cavaliers will make the playoffs this year, but where they end the season depends on many factors. Let's just say Cleveland would Love to be at the top of the conference.

Lance Stephson and George Hill after missed call

Indiana proved at the beginning of last they weren't messing around. Then they fell apart. Some like to blame the youth of Indiana for there collapse, but in reality they should have never had to battle for the one seed as hard as they did. Putting the regular season aside Indiana did make it to the Eastern Conference finals, but only to fall once again to the Miami Heat. It's hard to say Indiana isn't the favorite to win the East this year, but that's the truth. They lost Lance Stephenson and that alone is why they won't be the favorite. Stephenson provided the Pacers with instant offense and had one his best seasons so far as a pro. Indiana signed much needed role players in free agency, but lost a major piece to the puzzle.