Welcome today's NBA chat with Tom Heitz. I'm looking forward to reading what's on some of your minds. The ones who lift during the offseason usually continue during the season.
Basketball is a lot like a baseball.
It was once considered taboo to lift for fear of ruining your shot or swing, but that has proved to be silly. Shaq and Kobe both want to win, and the playoffs will prove that. The regular season is where you put up the numbers and spectacular plays, but once the playoffs start, the focus is on winning. I still like L.A. to win it all. It seemed that the better defenders kept him under wraps in the tournament.