These are my predictions for the 2008-2009 NBA Season for the Southeast Division. 1. Orlando Magic Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, and Rashard Lewis managed to 50+ games last year and clinch the #1 spot in the Southeast division. I don't see how that will change in any way. Orlando will only get better. The addition of Mickael Pietrus was a great free agent pick up. He is a poor man's James Posey. He can play defense and hit open shots. Orlando will still be the best team in the Southeast division, and might even make a deep push far into the playoffs. Projected Starting 5: Jameer Nelson Mickael Petruis Hedo Turkoglu Rashard Lewis Dwight Howard 2. Miami Heat Dwyane Wade, Michael Beasley, and Shawn Marion are an excellent trio. They can play defense, score the ball at will, and win games. Miami lacks a proven point guard, but with Mario Chalmers, playing with a chip on his shoulder, he should have a very solid rookie season. The major problem for Miami is that they lack a true center. Mark Blount, who shoots the ball very well for a big man, is not a center who can clog up the paint and play defense. This is Miami's major problem, but Miami has a very deep bench, and their projected sixth man is Udonis Haslem. Everyone has forgotten about Wade and what he did in the 2006 Finals, but the way he has been playing in the Olympics, Dwyane looks like he's ready to lead a team again. span
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