Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Tom's 2008-2009 NBA Season Preview



Eastern Conference

1. Boston Celtics - Will miss Posey more than they think but still cruise their way to 60+ wins.
2. Philadelphia 76ers - Andre Miller was probably the best point guard in the Eastern Conference last year, but that is like being the tallest smurf.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers - Imagine if Lebron had spent the summer working on a post up game?
4. Detroit Pistons - The NBA's version of the Colts, just old.
5. Toronto Raptors - For some reason I don't see Bosh and Jermaine O'Neal working well together.
6. Orlando Magic - They are a point guard away from being almost unstoppable.
7. Miami Heat - Did you see Dwayne Wade in the Beijing?
8. Washington Wizards - Agent Zero returns to dominance.

Eastern Conference Finals - Celtics over Cavaliers in 6

Western Conference
1. LA Lakers - Great players, great coach, great cheerleaders, they have it all.
2. Utah Jazz - Deron Williams.
3. New Orleans Hornets - Chris Paul, David West, and Tyson Chandler have all maxed their talents.
4. San Antonio Spurs - Will have trouble sticking with faster, younger teams.
5. Dallas Mavericks - Team will tank once it is announced that Cuban has bought the Cubs, signed CC Sabathia, and signed Manny Ramirez...I can hope can't I?
6. Houston Rockets - A cocktail of Ron Artest, Yao Ming, and Tracy McGrady can only lead to disaster.
7. Phoenix Suns - Steve Nash has to be the worst player to ever win the MVP, much less three times.
8. Portland Trailblazers - Within the next 10 years they will win 3 NBA championships.

Western Conference Finals - Lakers over Jazz in 7

NBA Finals - Lakers over Celtics in 6

Season Awards

Rookie of the Year - Michael Beasely, his team makes the playoffs so he wins it over Rose and a sympathetic Eric Gordon who receives votes after getting his testicles inverted during a tremendous/horrific Deron Williams dunk.

Coach of the Year - Phil Jackson, Lakers win 65+.

6th Man of the Year - Rodney Stuckey, perfect bench player for a slow and old Piston team.

MVP - KOBE!

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