Who cares what David Beckham thinks about a Jazz - Laker series. He's a Limey, and doesn't have a clue about the NBA, as none of us in the U.S.A have a clue about international soccer. Soccer is a joke and is not a blip on the radar screen of the sports scene in the U.S.A. It is not football. American football is our national pasttime, with baseball and basketball close behind. You play soccer and go to the games, not me.

As to the Jazz....they are now in the mix with the big boys in the west, i.e. the Spurs and Lakers...I am not getting on the Hornets bandwagon...they are a young team and will not be able to handle the Spurs. The Jazz have a small window of opportunity versus the Lakers....if things go perfectly....but don't count on it. I am a diehard Jazz fan, but realistic....this year is a much tougher shot than last year for getting to the NBA Finals....forget about the Western Conference....don't give me that baloney that it is the Western Conference Finals...that is a joke. The only finals, is the last two teans standing. So far, the Celtice look to be a joke.

I think the Jazz can get past the Lakers, it will be a very tough series no doubt. The Hornets can handle the Spurs, they are young quick and agile vs. a slowing and aging Spurs team. If all falls into place, conference finals could be between the Jazz & Hornets, DWill vs. Paul. I give the Jazz more than a fair chance in that series, they could end up in the finals vs. likely opponent Detroit. Jazz have fared quite well vs. the Pistons recently so it is conceivable if unlikely Jazz could go all the way if everything goes right. But without home court advantage in these series it will make it that much tougher for the Jazz to advance. But I'll be optimistic and say they can do it!