If you’re like most sports fans, these past few weeks were spent immersed in the 62nd NBA 2007-2008 Finals. This event featured drama, unforgettable moments, and excitement. Fortunately for basketball fans all over the globe, this season was notable for being one of the most competitive playoff races in NBA history. The 2008 NBA Playoffs were finished when the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2008 NBA Finals. A new season is now beginning with a new team under its belt, the Oklahoma Thunders; while the Seattle Supersonics already said goodbye to the league. The 2008-2009 NBA Season is now open and each team is working hard to win the championship. The new season was marked by several exciting and major trades by some of the league’s top teams. Some of the more notable trades include: Shaquille O’Neal going from the Miami Heat to the Phoenix suns; Richard Jefferson from New Jersey Nets moves to the Milwaukee Bucks and Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings was signed by the Houston Rockets. Every basketball fan should watch out for all-star players this season.

The Rookie draft camp of 2008-2009 NBA Season was very successful. Several young talents from all over the world had the opportunity to showcase their skills in the basketball court and were fortunate enough to play in the most prominent league on the planet. Top collegiate and international players Derrick Rose, OJ Mayo, Kevin Love, Nicholas Batum of France, and Rudy Fernandez of Spain are entering the draft camp this season. This will totally build more anticipation for the basketball fans all over the world.

This season, a lot of teams are expected by their fans and their respective states to win the ultimate goal.. The Cleveland Cavaliers lead by last season’s all-star MVP LeBron James is expected again to carry his team towards the road to championship glory. The New Orleans Hornets together with their all star point guard and ever reliable Chris Paul are more focused than ever to win this season. The Phoenix Suns with their amazing trio All-Star in their roster: Shaq, Amare and Steve Nash will try their very best to beat each team and nab that trophy. The L.A Lakers are confident that Kobe, Paul and the addition of Andrew Bynum will do everything in their power to bounce back from their failure last season to win the championship. Lastly, the defending champions Boston Celtics are back with the awesome trio of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. The three superstars are leading the “B-Town” to defend their crown and win a back-to-back championship.

Every team in the league is working and training hard for the season. There can only be one team designed to bring to life the dedication, desire and sacrifice that create the intense emotions and drama of one of sport’s premier postseason events; the NBA Playoffs and the Finals. This season will be more exciting than ever. A breadth of players from every team emphasized a team-oriented mindset and knowledge that there can only be one team that emerges – each night, each series and ultimately an NBA Championship. Hopefully, may this 2008-2009 Season be entertaining and triumphant. It’s time for the NBA’s finest to show us what it’s all about.: thirty teams, thirty stories, one goal.