If Yao Ming is healthy as many outlets are reporting, that'll change the race in the west. With Kevin Martin providing the scoring for the perimeter, and Yao doing what Yao (a healthy Yao) does, this team one of the best inside out games in the L. With Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks, Courtney Lee, and Chase Budinger they should have more then enough outside shooting to protect the constant double teaming Yao will face. With Luis Scola being the best player in the world over the summer, expect him to come back with a renewed confidence and maybe a new move or two. He can hit the 16 footer or bang with the big bodies down low. He's perfect for a front court running mate with Yao. With all the talk in the East about the C's front court, with Shane Battier, Patrick Patterson, Luis Scola, Brad Miller, and Yao Ming, I'd say that the Rockets have the best front court in the L. They have a perfect mix of Stars and role player. Battier and Patterson will do all of the dirty work so Yao and Scola can thrive. Not saying they're going to win the whole thing or anything, but don't be surprised to see them in the finals. I'm not saying, I'm just saying.
