NBA Observations

Based on the first week of the season

• The Bulls are struggling and the rumored Kobe trade is affecting them.
• Richard Jefferson has been The Man for the Nets so far and playing a bigger role than Vince Carter.
• Yi Jianlian of the Bucks has looked very impressive so far. He has excellent shooting ability and even had 3 block shots in one game.
• Lebron James has played very well and is constantly improving on every facet of the game. His ability to block shots from behind is very impressive.
• Washington is really struggling and Gilbert Arenas's achy knee is not helping the cause.
• The Southwest Division in the Western Conference is probably the best division in the NBA.
• Kevin Durant has shown an ability to score but has not led his team to a victory as of yet.
• The Clippers are the surprise team so far with a 4-0 record without Elton Brand.
• The Warriors really miss suspended forward Stephen Jackson.
  
• The Lakers will get much better with Lamar Odom back.