Man, there's going to be some growing pains for the Spurs and Mavs. The Spurs really need Parker back. I'm starting to think he's one of the more underrated players in the league. And I miss Nicky's snarl for the Mavs.

Of course, I don't think either of these teams will really come into their own until after the All-Star break, like San Antonio did last year. The season's still young, so mercifully young. Woo!

Oh, and, yes, Lebron is the real deal. Too bad his teammates are definitely not.

P.S. — Haircuts rule.