I think the magic are the best. Gortat is a solid big and Bass would be a decent backup C even though that isn't his traditional position. They have so many good shooters and play makers it is ridiculous so they would be just fine without Howard. 2. Lakers 3. Spurs 4. Celtics 5. Hawks 6. Suns 7. Jazz 8. Cavs
Spurs Lakers Magic Celtics Hawks Cavs Suns Jazz Spurs are okay with losing Duncan, since they have Blair to fill in. Lakers losing Kobe still gives them 2 starting seven footers. The Magic losing Howard is tough, but their strength is 3 point shooting anyway, so its not a big deal. Rondo would be a tough loss, but the big 3 still remain. The Hawks are the most balanced team in the playoffs, so losing Johnson wouldn't be that big a deal. Cavs losing LeBron really sucks. Dragic cannot produce the tangibles Nash brings, and neither can Ronnie Price, of Deron Williams.
