Just by virtue of the Knicks being in the East, it's clearly the Lakers. The Knicks actually have a better than decent shot of making the playoffs, even though I wouldn't bet any money that they will.
For the Lakers it's going to take a miracle comeback season from Bean PLUS a rookie of the year performance from Randle PLUS Steve Nash to be at least serviceable again PLUS Jeremy Lin to make "Linsanity" a season-long celebration PLUS Carlos Boozer to play like he's back in Utah PLUS an in-season trade or free agent signing (Odom

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) for them to still be in the playoff hunt at the All Star break.