Orlando Magic shows us just how stupid we really is

ESPN's "experts" liked the Cavs. The key word being "liked."

How big of an upset was the Orlando Magic’s 4-2 series win over the Cleveland Cavs?
About as huge as Dwight Howard’s arms.
We sure didn’t see it coming, although I’ve been saying for three years that LeBron is the only player on that team – and that became very evident in the Eastern Conference Finals.
In fact, I don’t know if any of the “experts” called this one.
EastSidePN sure didn’t, swinging and missing with all 10 of its picks. Yes, 10!
Yahoo’s boy Kenny Smith didn’t do much better, calling the Cavs in 6.

But that didn’t stop Kenny “The Jet” from chiming in with his Finals picks tonight on TNT’s final broadcast. Here’s a look at what TNT’s trio of former NBA starts forecast for the Finals:

• Smith: Lakers in 6. “The spot-up threes for Orlano are over.”
• Reggie Miller: Lakers in 6 .”I think the Lakers have the experience.”
• Charles Barkley: Magic in 7. “They’re better than people think.”

Kenny "The Jet" wanted to hop on a jet after making his pick.

No word on the odds for the Finals, although I’m guessing the Lakers would have to be favored given home-court advantage. Heading in to Saturday’s game, the odds were: Los Angles -235; Orlando +350; Cleveland +325 – so the Eastern Conference champ would essentially pay out $300 for every $100 bet.
Just for fun, a look back at the Future Odds to win the 2009 NBA Finals, set in the offseason following last year’s Boston Celtics Finals victory over the Los Angeles Lakers:

• Boston Celtics 7/2
• Los Angeles Lakers 5/1
• Detroit Pistons 6/1
• San Antonio Spurs 8/1
• New Orleans Hornets 11/1
• Orlando Magic 14/1
• Houston Rockets 15/1
• Utah Jazz 15/1
• Cleveland Cavaliers 16/1
• Chicago Bulls 20/1
• Phoenix Suns 20/1
• Dallas Mavericks 25/1
• Denver Nuggets 25/1

We’ll see who pulls it out. Here’s the Finals schedule, which is 2-3-2, with the Lakers hosting the first two and final two games (if necessary). NBA Finals

• Game 1: Thursday, 6 p.m. PDT.
• Game 2: Sunday, June 7, 5 p.m.
• Game 3: Tuesday, June 9, 6 p.m.
• Game 4: Thursday, June 11, 6 p.m.
• Game 5 (if necessary): Sunday, June 14, 5 p.m.
• Game 6 (if necessary): Tuesday, June 16, 6 p.m.
• Game 7 (if necessary): Thursday, June 18, 6 p.m.

P.S. Don’t worry, the WCBias.com staff will be posting our picks shortly.