2007-08 NBA Preview: Washington Wizards

Last season the Washington Wizards made a repeat trip to the NBA playoffs but were without the services of team lead scoring machine, Gilbert Arenas, who sat out the series with an injury. Due to this the Wizards were promptly knocked out of contention by the Cleveland Cavaliers, lead by Lebron James. Lebron and his Cavs went on to challenge for the NBA title, while the Wizards were left watching at home. For the upcoming season, the Wizards still feature a hungry and talented trio capable of making a deep run into the NBA playoffs, however they may lack the necessary depth to make it to the NBA Finals.

The Wizards, coached by Eddie Jordan, feature a "big three" in their lineup which consists of superstar guard Gilbert Arenas, and forwards Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison. These three all-star caliber players make for a versatile scoring threat capable of running up the score against the likes of most NBA teams. Arenas is easily the team's greatest weapon in that he can run the show, and put up major scoring numbers to the tune of 30, 40 and even 50 point performances. When a player is capable of scoring half of the total team points, it makes for a dangerous threat for any opponent. Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison provide scoring as well and front court solidarity, which is what makes this trio so dangerous. The only other team with 3 men of equal comparison would seem to be the new look Celtics with Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.