Its become very clear post all star game as to how much stronger the West is than the East, even more so than the last half a dozen years.

I was hopeful that someone would've taken Howard from the Rockets, but alas, it was not to be.

So do we think the Lakers will end up winning the Simmons sweepstakes? Philly with the worst record get pipped at the the ballot is my prediction. (I make no conspiracy claims, as I know many in the USA will if the Lakers get Simmons, but the NBA needs a strong LA and NY team, and they have neither at the moment.)