The Lakers and Celtics collapsed early. The Spurs well everybody knew it was coming. The Miami Heat a team composed specifically to make an assault on the NBA crown is currently a series away for reaching their first NBA Finals after the big shake up.

Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and the Heat are cruising along and will now meet the 2011 NBA MVP Derrick Rose and his Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Bulls are no slouches and pose a serious threat to return to the NBA finals for the first time since Michael Jordan led them to championship glory.

The Western Conference finals will feature the Dallas Mavericks versus the winner of the OKC/Memphis series.

The Mavs will be considered the favorite regardless who the play against. The team is ridding high after a convincing and broom sweeping job against the two time defending NBA champions L.A Lakers.

Dallas is looking to reach the Finals for the first time since their dreams of being crowned champs were crushed by Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat. Dallas led the series 2-0 before losing four straight. Dwayne Wade was unstoppable then and could prove unstoppable if the two teams meet again.

With four teams remaining the Miami Heat have to be the odds on favorites to capture the title.

Here are the true contenders: Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose

Outside the club but aint getting in club:

Amare Stoudemire
Dirk Nowitzki
Dwayne Wade

It's gotta be a two man race between Lebron James and Kobe Bryant. The Lakers guard has an advance having won the 2011 NBA All-Star game MVP.

Lebron James is going for his third straight MVP award.

Kevin Durant he will get his share once Kobe decides enough is enough. The next 5 MVP races will be between him, D.Rose, Lebron and Dwight Howard.

Utimately the award will be award to Kobe Bryant, the Lakers on pace of their 3 straight NBA championship and Bryant has been the main reason for it, once again.

A season where many picked him to slow down, Kobe has managed to keep pace and continue to climb the ladder towards heights many reach.

Kobe Bryant is your 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player.

Don't sleep on it.

Dear Tereke Evans,

Can you please tell me what has happened to your game? I guess once everybody figured out that you are just "All Right" and by that I don't mean that you're just an average player. After all, you won the 09-10 NBA Rookie of the year, beating out strong candidates such a Bucks PG Brandon Jennings. Regardless, something tells me that if Blake Griffin wasn't injured the ROY award would've been shinning in a different part of the state of Cali.

Back to my "All Right" comment, at some point during our development as basketball players we are taught to improve on our weaknesses, the thing with the NBA, is that dudes watch tape, and they have clued to that you are "All Right" not because you're average, but because all you do is drive right. Kinda like lonely dudes with no girlfriends...Hmm, We will leave that thought alone.

Oh,another point of consideration, Can you tell me what has happened to you shooting %? Really, you are shooting 40% from the field? And what up with the 6-30 from the beyond the arc?

I mean, before the season started I gave you the drop spot on my favorite point guards to watch list: http://basketballbuzz.ca/top-10-favorite-nba-points-guards-to-watch/. I hooked you up, I passed up Rose, CP3 and even the homie Russell Westbrook and this is how you reward your peoples. Not cool, you looking unfamiliar..(Boondocks Riley voice)

'Reke, I understand it's been a tough schedule to open the season, but I mean SacTown is in the West and things ain't gonna get easier. So I tell you what, lets get a little more creative off the bounce, that inside out going to the right is like forensic evidence, the scouting report simply reads "All Right".

Previous experience is usually a good forecaster, last year the 3 point shoot wasn't that hot, I know you put in work over the summer months to improve that aspect of your game, but at this rate you on pace to shoot a lower percentage than last year (22%).

Lastly, we know the team ain't built for the success yet, young core, and still missing shooters. PS. tell my cousin, Demarcus to grow a few, between the legs if you know what I mean? I mean you won rookie of the year last year, teach him a few things.

Angry Reke Fan...

Its been a yearly thing for me. So here we ago, my predictions for the 2010-11 season.

Eastern Conference Standings
1. Miami Heat
2. Boston Celtics
3. Orlando Magic
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Atlanta Hawks
6. Milwaukee Bucks
7. Philadelphia 76ers
8. Detroit Pistons

Western Conference Standings
1. L.A Lakers
2. Denver Nuggets
3. Utah Jazz
4. Oklahoma City Thunder
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. San Antonio Spurs
7. Portland Trail Blazers
8. Memphis Grizzlies

2010 - 2011 NBA Champions
LA Lakers

MVP
Lebron James - Miami Heat

Rookie of the Year
John Wall - Washington Wizards & Blake Griffin - LA Clippers

Defensive Player of The Year
Dwight Howard - Orlando Magic

Most Improved player
Kevin Love - Minnesota Timberwolves

Head Coach Of The Year
Scott Brooks - OKC Thunder

6th Man of the Year
Jamal Crawford - Atlanta Hawks

As we get set to kick off yet another NBA season here is a look at some the point guards who I'm most excited to follow this season. Majority are young players with bright futures. Looking forward to yet another year of dope crossovers, tasty dimes and a few triple-doubles along the way.

1. Tyreke Evans - Sacramento Kings
At his size Tyreke Evans is unstoppable going to the basket. The reigning rookie of the year is looking to follow-up with yet another strong season. Future All-Star in the making.

2. Derrick Rose - Chigaco Bulls
Not much to say here, his game speaks for itself, humble kid with major game and potential.

3. Chris Paul - New Orleans Hornets
How can you not be excited to watch CP3 do his thang. He controls the game with almost every possession and rebounds extremely well for his size.

4. Deron Williams - Utah Jazz
Sweetest crossover the in bizness. With deadly mid-range and 3-point game. How do you guard this guy?

5. Rajon Rondo - Boston Celtics
The future of the Boston Celtics. Rondo is one of the most creative point guards, he combines size, speed and an array of ball fakes to get around his defenders.

6. Steve Nash - Phoenix Suns
I certainly enjoyed Steve Nash spoon feeding Amare in the Desert. Nash's off the dribble one-hand passes are accurate. His 3-point range is deadly. Kid Canada keeps on improving despite his age.

7. Monta Ellis - Golden State Warriors
More of a true scorer than a PG, Monta Ellis is great on the open floor, he has the rare ability to finish with both hands and has the confidence of Lil Wayne.

8. Gilbert Arenas - Washington Wizards
When healthy Arenas is a treat to watch, 3-point bombs, crossovers, smoothness, strong takes to the rack. His blogs, post game conferences. Hibachi.

9. Baron Davis - L.A Clippers
Bdiddy has long been one of my favorite players at the guard position. With Blake Griffin back from injury we can certainly expect great highlight material.

10. John Wall - Washington Wizards
The future of the Franchise. John Wall is going to be a problem in the NBA for years to come.

Thought of but didnt make the list:
Brandon Jennings, Russell Westbrook, Jason Kidd, Devin Harris, Darren Collison, Rodney Stuckey