Berger's Analysis: Milicic would have a chance to thrive as a one-year rental in Mike D'Antoni's wide-open offensive system ... and thriving is not something Darko has done particularly well since he was infamously selected No. 2 overall by the Pistons in the 2003 draft. Berger's Blog
Berger's Analysis: To me, the trade signals that Orlando GM Otis Smith doesn't believe he can keep Hedo Turkoglu, who will be an unrestricted free agent in a couple of weeks. Carter will join a healthy Jameer Nelson in the backcourt, but he's similar to Turkoglu from the standpoint of ball-dominance and big shot-making. Berger's Blog
Berger's Analysis: Law, the 11th overall pick by the Hawks in 2007, did little to convince the new regime, led by former Sonics GM Rick Sund, that he would develop into a viable replacement at point guard for Mike Bibby. Crawford is owed more than $19 million over the next two seasons and doesn't seem to fit. Berger's Blog
Berger's Analysis: Kobe Bryant, after winning his first championship without Shaquille O'Neal, was asked about the good ol' dysfunctional days with The Diesel. He said something that sticks with me now. "That was probably the first dynamic duo that had two alpha males," Kobe said. Make this No. 2. Column
