Don't crown the Cleveland Cavaliers just yet. At least one NBA legend thinks LeBron James' move from Miami to Cleveland sets up a new pecking order in the Eastern Conference--with the Bulls on top. Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson tweeted, "With all the moves being made in NBA Free Agency the Top 4 teams in the East are: 1. Bulls 2. Cavs 3. Pacers 4. Wizards." Not only does Johnson give the Bulls the nod, the Heat fall completely out of the running to win the conference in his estimation. Few would argue that the domino effect of James' departure and subsequent moves in free agency has significantly affected the balance of power in the East.
Nice of Magic to say so. I suspect that, if Love ends up in Cleveland, Magic might want to reconsider. Obviously, it's all speculation at this point. One certainty is that it's still a matter of how Rose goes, so go the Bulls.