Where is the King's next throne?

July 1, 2010. Is it the end of an era and the start of a new one? Will the city of Cleveland lose it's most beloved athlete in history to Miami, New Jersey, New York or even Chicago? Are we headed for a super-dynasty somewhere? What's going to happen come midnight?

Okay, I can answer one of those questions with a right answer. At midnight, nothing is going to happen. King James will take the time to think this through and listen to offers from every city and every team and where he ends up will be his decision and his decision only. Here are my odds with each team.


50:1 -- Los Angeles Clippers

I will just refer you to the article Bill Simmons wrote to Blake Griffin before last year's NBA draft. It has everything you need to know about the Clippers and the future & past of the franchise.


25:1 -- New York Knicks

You tried. I will give you credit. Donnie Walsh did everything he could to clear cap room to sign two max contract players. Give them the glimmer and hope that the Knicks have to offer. Give LeBron a key to the city and tell him whatever you want, you can have. The biggest market in America where you can get all the attention that you ever wanted and oh, yeah, you get to play inside the Garden. Not bad, right? WRONG. The Knicks are not the Yankees. You don't grow up saying you want to play for the New York Knicks. If you were in my generation, you wanted to play for the Bulls. Before me? Probably the Celtics or the Lakers. Currently? Probably the Celtics or the Lakers. Sorry New York, you just don't have what it takes. Look on the bright side though...you can offer Amar'e and Joe Johnson big contracts!


15:1 -- Dallas Mavericks

Or as I like to call them, the absolute dark horse. Mark Cuban has money and Mark Cuban wants to win. Probably more than any other GM in this league. You've heard the stories how Cuban absolutely pampers his players and has their backs at the same time. Why would you not want to play for the guy and then go have a couple of drinks after the game with him? This seems like a perfect place to play. The other key here is Dirk. More than Bosh, Amar'e or even Boozer, Dirk's game would co-exist the best with LeBron. They have other pieces around to build. The two biggest problems facing Dallas are being in the Western Conference and well, being in Dallas. Again, it's the Mavericks, not the Cowboys we are talking about.


10:1 -- New Jersey Nets

Excuse me, Newark Nets. But, in two years they will be in Brooklyn. Wait, the team with the worst record in the NBA last year? Yes, that team. Global Icon Status is what LeBron could achieve. Is that enough to convince LeBron to come? If you think Mark Cuban has money, you haven't seen anything yet! Mikhail Prokhorov is going to be a force to reckon with in the NBA for years to come. His partner? Thou who shall not be named on my blog is also with him. James and him are really close friends and Prokhorov has the ability to make him a BILLIONAIRE. However, does he want to suffer a couple of years in Newark before the big move to Brooklyn? I don't think so...


5:1 -- Miami

So, why not end up in South Beach with D-Wade and Chris Bosh? The 'new big three' would form an immediate dynasty and Pat Riley might end up back on the bench with these three guys. Any veteran that wants to win a ring and sign for the minimum, please follow us. However, is there enough touches to go around and does LeBron and/or Bosh become jealous of the fact that Wade can make more than both of them by re-signing. Ultimately, I don't think the Heat could afford to give all three guys max contracts. Even if you are able to sign a couple of veteran guys, the bench would be depleted and it's not like these guys are at the end of their careers a la KG, Pierce, Allen. It would be tough if everyone wants to the be 'The Man'.


3:1 -- Chicago

Max contract offer? Check. Max contract for another player? Check. Other pieces in place? Check. Championship Team? Check. Big market size? Check. An owner who cares about winning? Check. Immediately becoming the biggest athlete in the city? Check. A place to build your legacy? Check.

However. That legacy will never, ever, ever, trump the guy who's statue is outside the arena. The best player in the history of the NBA. You will always be number two in this town...unless somehow you win seven or more rings...which is why...


2:1 -- Cleveland

He should stay in Cleveland. This is his city, his state, his livelihood, his everything. If LeBron brought just one championship to the city, everything would be forgotten. The Fumble, The Collapse, The Shot. All of them erased from the memory bank with one title. He can make the most money here in terms of a contract. The NBA would not be destroyed by a super dynasty somewhere else. He could help choose the next head coach. He doesn't have to pack up and leave home. He can be himself. That statue in Chicago? You can build one in Cleveland when he brings a title back. Start on the day it happens.

Here is what you do. You sign the max deal possible (six years) with an opt-out clause after three. If after three years, the team has not won or is not close enough to winning a championship, you move on. That would be ten years in the league and I think a decade is more than enough time to try to put a winning team around you. There are smaller pieces in place; but a sign-and-trade for at least another All-Star (insert Shaq & Mo Williams jokes here) would be necessary. Give him one GOOD player to play with for one year and see what happens.

You could go to to New York and be the King of the City. You could go to Miami and be the King of the Dynasty. You could go to Chicago and be the King of the New Era. Or, you could stay at home, keep your loyalties, your family, your friends, your heart and you could be the King of Everything.

The choice is yours King James. Choose wisely.

Kobe Bryant: Easy Choice for MVP…Or Not?

Okay, let me start by saying this: As much as I hate to say this and it’s going to pain me that I am even typing this, but Kobe Bryant is still probably the best player in the game today. There, I said it. Now, can we move on please?

Kobe was a monster in the playoffs but not so much in the NBA Finals. You say, but A-Ro, Kobe averaged 28.6 points per game, the tops of anyone in the Finals. I say he also only shot 40.5% and 27% in the fourth quarters. But A-Ro, he had a monster game five, where he scored 38 and carried the Lakers on his back. I say he didn’t involve his teammates at all, thus why they seemed to give up and not play defense. You say, but A-Ro, he is the best player on the team that won! I say, so what, he wasn’t the best player on his team for those seven games. But, A-Ro, if not Kobe, then who? I say Pau Gasol.

Let’s get this out of the way as well. Just because someone scores the most points in a game or in a seven game series, does NOT mean he is the best player. If shots were distributed equally, then you can justify that argument. I am about to show you some different types of statistics that will help back my reasoning why Gasol should have been MVP and not Bryant.

First, here are the normal statistical measurements that normal people will judge a player by:

Kobe: 28.6 points, 8 rebounds (1.7 off), 3.9 assists, 2.1 steals, 0.7 blocks, 3.9 turnovers
Gasol: 18.6 points, 11.6 rebounds (5 off), 3.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 2.6 blocks, 1.9 turnovers

Kobe in wins: 27 ppg, 10 rbg (2.5 off), 3.8 apg, 2 spg, 1 bpg, 2.8 to
Gasol in wins: 18 ppg, 13.8 rbg (6 off), 5 apg, 0.5 spg, 2.5 bpg, 1.8 to

Kobe in losses: 30.7 ppg, 5.3 rbg (.7 off), 4 apg, 2.3 spg, .3 bpg, 5.3 to
Gasol in losses: 19.3 ppg, 8.7 rbg (3.7 off), 2 apg, 1 spg, 2.7 bpg, 2 to

Kobe did average ten more points per game, he also attempted 23.3 shots per game compared to Gasol’s 12.9. You will notice Gasol averaged five offensive boards per game which led to five more possessions for the Lakers and turned the ball over two less times per game as well. While Kobe scored more in his losses, he also committed almost three more turnovers per game and was held off the glass. Gasol averaged 5 less rebounds per win and 3 less assists. Okay, so I already know what you’re thinking, how does this prove anything for Gasol? Let’s get into some details.

Thanks to John Hollinger we can calculate a game score for each player. I’ll let you read on your own what it’s all about, but basically it determines how well a player performed for an individual game. For example, a score of 40 would be outstanding, while a score of 10 would just be average.

Kobe’s game score for all seven games: 130.7 = 18.67 per game
Gasol’s game score for all seven games: 130.1 = 18.59 per game

Right from the start, you can tell that the differential is not very much. What about in the games won and lost?

Kobe: 18.93 per win; 18.33 per loss
Gasol: 19.10 per win; 17.9 per loss

Not much difference, but you will notice Gasol did have a better game score in the games won and a worse score in the games the Lakers lost. Two other methods to compare players that Hollinger uses are a True Shot % and Effective Field Goal %. These two statistical measures are able to compare a big man to a guard. The True Shot % takes into account, field goals, three pointers, and free throws while the Effective Field Goal % adjusts for the fact that three pointers are worth one more point.

Kobe TS%: Total: 52.8%, Wins: 49.5%, Losses: 58.4%
Gasol TS%: Total: 55.6%, Wins: 52.8%, Losses: 61.6%

Kobe eFG%: Total: 45.1%, Wins: 39.7%, Losses: 53.2%
Gasol eFG%: Total: 47.8%, Wins: 45.8%, Losses: 52.6%

Remember when I said if each player got the same number of shots? Well, Gasol would have had better averages either way. A little known fact also from the NBA Finals is that in the four Lakers wins, Kobe was 3-19 from the three point line. Theoretically, Kobe was hurting his team by missing more shots in the games they won than the ones they lost.

The last two measures to judge a player are Win Shares and Player Rating (both offensive and defensive). While I don’t have the Win Shares for the only the Finals game, I will point out that Kobe’s Win Shares during the playoffs was 2.7 offensive and 0.9 defensive compared to Gasol’s Win Shares of 3.2 and 1.1. What about Player Rating? Player Rating was developed by Dean Oliver in his Basketball on Paper book. Basically, it shows how many points a team would score or allow when the individual player was on the court per 100 possessions.

Kobe O-Rating: 108 (Lakers would have scored 108 points if they would have had 100 possessions with Kobe on the floor.
Kobe D-Rating: 98.4

Gasol O-Rating: 122
Gasol D-Rating: 100

As you can see, the Lakers would have scored 14 more points per 100 possessions when Gasol was on the floor and only allowed 1.6 more points. Now, look at this split during games won and games lost.

Kobe O-Rating in wins: 109
Kobe O-Rating in losses: 106
Kobe D-Rating in wins: 90.8
Kobe D-Rating in losses: 109

Gasol O-Rating in wins: 118
Gasol O-Rating in losses: 127
Gasol D-Rating in wins: 92.8
Gasol D-Rating in losses: 111

While Kobe averaged 30.7 points per game in the games the Lakers lost, his offensive rating in those games (106) was less than his defensive rating (109), basically saying that for every 100 possessions the Lakers would have been down three points with Kobe on the floor. Now, when you look at Gasol’s split, it was 127 offensive rating and 111 defensive rating. So, in the losses, the Lakers actually would have scored 16 more points per 100 possessions with Gasol on the floor! The last little tidbit I would like to add is the plus/minus formula, which shows how a team did with a player on the floor. Gasol had a score of +40 in the four wins, while Kobe only had a +31.

Obviously most times the media and everyone else just takes the ‘best player on the best team’ to win the MVP. But, for this series, if you look at the APBRmetrics (aka the ‘new statistics’) you will see that Kobe was not on the best player and it was in fact Gasol. At the very least you should recognize that Kobe was NOT the run-a-way MVP that you once thought he was.

Live Blog for Game 7! Why not?

GAME SEVEN!!!!!!!! Prediction Lakers 97 Celtics 81.

Before we get started, let's get a little history of this date out of the way...

And there is my fun for tonight!!! You gotta respect O.J., right? Okay, maybe not...but what about his buddies that were with him in Vegas that one night? Remember the robbery case? You can find it here! I mean, what do you say if your with buddies with Simpson? "Hey, Juice, let's go get your stuff back!!" ... okay let's get to the game...ten minutes until tip!

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Christina singing the anthem...for the second time in the series. I think I remembered how this played out the first tiem. The Lakers dominated. Yes, it will happen again and here is why:

1. Kobe will not let the Lakers be outplayed. Period. End of Discussion.
2. The loss of Perkins hurts much, much, much more than you think. KG, Baby, and Rasheed have to play more minutes and guess who is coming off the bench...Sheldon Williams. That name should make you sick, unless you are Lakers fan or think he is still playing for Duke.
3. Ray Allen didn't lose his jumper. He never had it. It randomly showed up in game 2 but hasn't been seen since. I think I saw an ad on milk carton looking for it.
4. Rajon Rondo just hasn't been the same as he was against the Magic or the Cavs. It looks like he is playing a little scared....which is not good in the NBA Championship.
5. KG and Paul Pierce will get theirs, but that will be it. Bynum & Gasol will shut down KG enough and Artest will win the battle with Pierce.
6. Legacy's are on the line tonight...for Kobe (again) and Phil Jackson. One of the best coaches ever and one of the best players ever. They are NOT losing this game!!!

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And right from the start, we see what the Lakers have been doing all series, pound the glass. Another reason why Boston has no chance in this game. I do feel really sorry for Kendrick Perkins...this is something you dream about and you can't play in it.

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What did I just say? Offensive rebounds are killing the Celtics. The first four possessions, the Lakers has at least two chances to score. Somehow, Rasheed has made two quick buckets to at least stay close early. Looking like a LONG night for the Celtics.

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Rondo with back to back layups to give the Celtics an early 10 to 7 lead, followed by Kobe jacking something up. Ray Allen is all over him, but this won't happen all game. Look for Kobe to get going here soon. Gasol...again...nobody on the Celtics team can stop him.

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Early thoughts during the first TV Timeout. Lakers rebound advantage 10-3. Yikes. Gotta give props to the referees. No bailout calls as of yet and they are letting them play. Always a good thing to see!

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Did Ray Allen find his jumper? I won't believe it until I see at least three of them go in. I do have to give him credit for being all over Kobe early on. These two absolutely hate each other.

After an alley-oop to KG, Kobe finally gets on the board. Look for him to go on a run here. It's going to get scary (if your a Celtics fan!).

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Allen wide open for three and misses...those shots need to go in for the Celtics to have any chance. Huge foul on Gasol, that's two for him early. The Lakers can't afford to have him in the bench for long. KG now picking up his second. Even worse for the Celtics...

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Well...that was an ugly way to end the first quarter. An air-ball from Kobe, loose ball on the floor that somehow the Celtics came up with. Eiher way, no points and a nine point Celtics lead. Unfortunately for them, the second quarter will be ALL Lakers. Time for players to get going...aka Kobe...just watch! Lakers are not going to shoot 22.2% the rest of this game. Even if they do, they will continue to grab offensive rebounds and get second chance points. Gasol and KG both have two fouls. The Lakers can afford Gasol being out longer than the Celtics can with KG. The third foul in this quarter will be huge.

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Lakers come out much more aggresive to start the quarter. Celtics put Pierce back in early. Smart move...they either need him or KG on the floor to score. Ray Allen hasn't hit anything since that first jumper.

And here comes that Lakers run I was telling you about....

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The difference between both teams missing shots? The Lakers have been getting second and third chances, but the Celtics have not. Kobe is back in for the Lakers. Going to have a big lead here shortly...

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Mark it down. 23-23. GAME. OVER. Lakers win.

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Lakers just have so much more energy than the Celtics. They are getting loose balls and grabbing offensive rebounds. Celtics are getting open jumpers but not hitting them. They have the tired legs and that extra energy that the Lakers also comes from that home court advantage. The Lakers survived early and now have the Celtics where they want em. My guess is that they will go into halftime with about a 7-10 point lead.

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Ray Allen with no points since his opening three and KG picking up his third fould. Can't win with KG off the floor and Ray not playing up to snuff. Baby & Wallace are now forced to play the rest of this half. Look for Gasol to get a bunch of touches now.

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Rebounding advantage is starting to even up, however Lakers have 15 offensive compared to teh Celtics 2. Lakers are also winning the turnover battle (3-7). Little less than three minutes left...sounds like Kobe time!

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Artest didn't go off on the double technical? Are you serious? Is this really the same Ron-Ron that was in Indiana? Artest actually keeping his cool and has been a key part tonight. Last minute could get interesting...

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Game SEVEN. One more half to play! Let's get it!! I'm still in shock that Scalabrine checked in for one possession, although I will give him credit for checking Odom! Artest the suprise of the first half with 12 points, leading the Lakers. Kobe only has 8, so I think the over/under for him is about 24 for the second half. He will probably have another HUGE third quarter.

The biggest factors so far are still the same thing, offensive boards (15-2) and turnovers (3-8). Once the Lakers start hitting shots, they will run away with this thing. Garnett is really the only person in foul trouble with three.

Let's get this started! GAME SEVEN!!!!!! ONE HALF TO GO!!!!

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Celtics doing a nice job of getting the ball the KG to start the second half. KG is the key (along with Pierce) for the Celtics to try and win this game. Ray Allen still hasn't made a shot since his first three. Kobe is now 3-16, but will get going here very soon.

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Random thought here...this game is very sloppy. I would have never expected that from a game seven in the NBA Finals. Kobe just got a foul call and Pierce is leaving holding his shoulder. Not good for the Celtics. Kobe going to take over NOW!

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Kobe and Gasol back to back baskets. These will be the two guys that will have to put together a streak so the Lakers are able to make a run. D-Fish with a big basket, I expect a big 4th quarter from him as well. He has been a little too quite lately.

Crowd is going CRAZY NOW!

Good T.O. by the Celtics...but here is the Lakers run that they need. This one is OVER!

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After two ugly shots by Allen and Wallace, Pierce drills a three. Pierce, KG, and a little Rondo is how they could possibly pull an upset. But, Kobe has yet to go off yet, so he is saving up for the 4th quarter!

Derek Fisher heading for the locker room...Shannon Brown repeat from Game Six on the way?

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Celtics are starting to force too many shots, they need to let the game come to them. They missed the chance to put the Lakers away multiple times.

Ron Artest is BALLIN' tonight. He has REALLY stepped up tonight and will definitely help take the load off of Kobe come crunch time.

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Well, my prediction is probably out the window, so time to go with a new one. Final Score: Lakers 77 Celtics 70. Kobe will end up with at least 25 points and will be named MVP.

The reason is still simple. The Celtics never took advantage of their chances and the theme continues to be the same, Lakers offensive rebounding advantage of 20-5 and overall is 43-31. Too many second chances for the Celtics to try and stop.

FOURTH QUARTER. GAME SEVEN. HERE WE GO!

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Great play by the Lakers to open the quarter and then an even better defensive effort. Celtics look tired and are not attacking the basket, both bad news. Big Baby with another foul...they really miss Perkisn right now.

Kobe back in...

It's TIME!

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Celtics are way too sloppy on the offensive end and still can't block out. Has anyone else noticed a recurring theme?

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9:00 left before Lakers are crowned champions!

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I don't care if you double Kobe, he is still going to score and the Celtics can't put back to back possessions together.

RON ARTEST is playing out of his mind right now! Tie game with 7:29 left!!!

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Lakers are trying to give this game away, but the Celtics won't let them. HUGE three by D-FISH followed by a miss and foul...Lakers going to take a lead and not look back. Good-bye Celtics!

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It's officially KOBE TIME! This game is over....just have to put the finishing touches on it. Might take the next five minutes off to relax and grab something to eat before the awards ceremony. We'll see...

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Well Kobe didn't have his greatest game, but the Lakers still won. Pau Gasol and Ron Artest were HUGE tonight in helping him out. Lakers are back to back champions and should be the favorites again for next year. Kobe now has five rings, but please, still no MJ comparisons, it's just not right.

The Celtics put up a great fight, but they had no offense most of the games and couldn't keep L.A. off the glass. This loss will definitely sting and will be the end of the Celtics most recent era. Allen lost his jumper, KG and Pierce are both going to be a year older, but they still have Rondo. A couple small moves and they could be back in this game as well.

Ugly game, but all the credit that the Lakers will get, they deserve. Congrats Lakers and let's get ready for the draft next week!

The Future of the NCAA is Here...

Doomsday is approaching quickly. The NCAA landscape is about to change forever. Super Conferences are ready to be formed for universities to make more money ready for the next challenge. While we are on the subject, the term STUDENT-ATHLETE no longer exists. At least when talking about college football players. The NCAA members, Presidents, AD's, commissioners, etc. have made it perfectly clear what their number ONE priority is: MONEY, MONEY, MONEY.

Okay, let's go through scenarios that could happen:

12 Team Conferences:

Pac 12: Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, California, Colorado, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Washington, Washington State

Big 12: Baylor, BYU, Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Christian, Texas A&M, Texas Tech

Big Ten: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin

SEC, Big East, ACC remain unchanged. MWC/WAC Conference might have to do a little reshuffling and form their own super conference. This is doubtful to happen because I no longer see the Big XII staying together...

8-16 Team Conferences (Option 1):

Pac 16: Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UCLA, USC, Washington, Washington State

Big Ten (12): Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin

SEC (12): Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt

ACC (12): Boston College, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest

Big East (8): Cincinnati, Connecticut, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse, South Florida, West Virginia

The New MWC? (15): Air Force, Baylor, Boise State, BYU, Colorado State, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, New Mexico, San Diego State, TCU, Utah, UNLV, Wyoming

This would probably give the Moutain West Conference their best chance at landing a guaranteed BCS Bowl bid. They can have a conference championship game and while they wouldn't add any powerhouse teams, they do add teams who have been in power conferences along with BCS Buster Boise State. Other options would be for the Big East to pick up Kansas/Missouri or some combo of that.


8-16 Team Conferences (Option 2):

Pac 16: Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, Texas, Texas Tech, UCLA, USC, Washington, Washington State
Big Ten (14): Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, Wisconsin

SEC (14): Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt

ACC (12): Boston College, Clemson, Duke, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Memphis, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest

Big East (9): Cincinnati, Connecticut, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, South Florida, West Virginia

MWC (12): Air Force, Boise State, BYU, Colorado State, Houston, Iowa State, New Mexico, San Diego State, TCU, Utah, UNLV, Wyoming

Going this route would help Notre Dame keep its football independence and still allow them into the Big East for other sports. This scenario also involves Texas A&M moving to the SEC with Florida State, which are two teams that the SEC is very interested in. If Notre Dame chose to join the Big Ten, I could see Rutgers staying in the Big East as well. The Big East would form an even more dynamic basketball resume with the addition of Kansas and Kansas State. The ACC would lose Florida State, but pick up Memphis, which would help the basketball power stay on top.

8-16 Team Conferences (Option 3):

Pac 14: Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, California, Colorado, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, Texas Tech, UCLA, USC, Washington, Washington State

Big Ten (16): Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Texas, Texas A&M, Wisconsin

SEC (14): Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt

ACC (12): Boston College, Clemson, Duke, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Memphis, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest

Big East (10): Cincinnati, Connecticut, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse, South Florida, West Virginia

MWC (12): Air Force, Boise State, BYU, Colorado State, Houston, Iowa State, New Mexico, San Diego State, TCU, Utah, UNLV, Wyoming

This is called the Big Ten Super Power Conference hopeful. If they were somehow able to pull this off, they would be extremely pleased. The SEC would also pick up Oklahoma and Florida State. The biggest loser from this idea would be the Pac-10 having to take the second tier Big 12 teams.


16 Team Conferences (DOOMSDAY):

Pac 16: Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, Texas, Texas Tech, UCLA, USC, Washington, Washington State
Big Ten: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Rutgers, Wisconsin

SEC: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech

ACC/Big East (17): Boston College, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Clemson, Duke, Kansas, Kansas State, Maryland, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Syracuse, South Florida, Virginia, West Virginia, Wake Forest

This would be the ultimate doomsday scenario. I don't see this one happening, but you never know. The ACC/Big East would form and absolute killer basketball conference with 24 teams. That would be exciting to watch!

Well, those are my options...what do you think???