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Most Valuable Player 1. Dirk Nowitzki 2. Steve Nash 3. Kobe Bryant 4. Tracy McGrady 5. Tim Duncan Coach of the Year 1. Sam Mitchell 2. Jerry Sloan 3. Don Nelson Rookie of the Year 1. Brandon Roy 2. Andrea Bargnani 3. Rudy Gay It's a push between Bargnani and Gay, and in that case I always look to team success. Most Improved Player 1. Al Jefferson 2. Kevin Martin 3. Monta Ellis Honorable mention to Andris Beidrins and Tyson Chandler. 6th Man of the Year 1. Leandro Barbosa 2. David Lee 3. Corey Maggette All-NBA 1st Team: Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan 2nd Team: Gilbert Arenas, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Carlos Boozer, Amare Stoudemire 3rd Team: Jason Kidd, Richard Hamilton, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Yao Ming All-Defense 1st Team: Baron Davis, Shane Battier, Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal, Marcus Camby 2nd Team: Josh Smith, Raja Bell, Shawn Marion, Tyson Chandler, Ben Wallace I almost quit this thing just trying to find four guards who were worthy of All-Defense mention. I'm sure you guys will name some, though. And Danny Granger will be on this team someday, mark my words. All-Rookie 1st Team: Brandon Roy, Andrea Bargnani, Rudy Gay, LaMarcus Aldridge, Rajon Rondo 2nd Team: Jorge Garbajosa, Paul Millsap, Shelden Williams, Randy Foye, Craig Smith Defensive Player of the Year 1. Jermaine O'Neal 2. Marcus Camby 3. Ron Artest

btw, if you guys read Simmons' article on the '85 draft lottery, "Justin from Indy" is not me.

Unpinned, since the (regular) season is over. We'll go ahead and use this as our offseason thread, too. I'll get a list of free agents eventually.

OK, my predictions: Dallas in 5. Where to begin...how about the fact that the Warriors have won only 12 road games all season. That's the same road record as Atlanta and Boston. Only three teams had worse records on the road. How about the fact that they have a grand total of three players with real playoff experience, two of whom have historically sucked balls in the playoffs (Jackson and Harrington). But yeah, they can totally beat Dallas. Whatever. Houston in 6. If you asked me this a week ago, I would have picked Utah. But the Rockets have been on a major roll (the Jazz not so much), and I think this is the year McGrady finally passes the first round. San Antonio in 5. Seems like the same story we heard two years ago...the Spurs are getting older, the Nuggets finished the year on fire, blah blah blah. The result will be the same, as well. Phoenix in 5. As said, Kobe's good for one game, maybe two. Then again, I said the same thing last year. Detroit in 5. Probably should be a sweep, but after what happened the last time I predicted a sweep, I'll just play it safe. Miami. Chicago really should win, but no way the greyshirts let Wade & the Heat go down in the first round. Toronto in 6. This seems to be the sexy upset pick, but I just don't see it. Jefferson's not at full strength, Krstic (who was a BIG factor in the first round last year) is out, and this team is far superior to the Indiana team they barely got by last year (let me reiterate here that Stephen Jackson sucks in the playoffs). This is one series where I see youth coming out over experience. Cleveland in 5. See the Detroit/Orlando explanation.

The Warriors are in Oakland, Czech.

Oden, Conley, and Cook all in from Ohio State. Ramon Sessions and Marcelus Kemp in from Nevada.

I'm going to try to write up a little segment shortly.

Mussleman's a decent coach, he was just a bad fit for the Kings. He'll get another job somewhere, perhaps back in Memphis.

Tue, Apr. 17 Cleveland @ Philadelphia, 7:00 Orlando @ Washington, 7:00 Indiana @ Atlanta, 7:00 Toronto @ Detroit, 7:30 LA Clippers @ Phoenix, 10:00 Dallas @ Golden State, 10:30 Wed, Apr. 18 Philadelphia @ Toronto, 7:00 New York @ Charlotte, 7:00 Miami @ Orlando, 7:00 Milwaukee @ Cleveland, 7:00 Detroit @ Boston, 7:30 Chicago @ New Jersey, 7:30 Washington @ Indiana, 8:00 ESPN Denver @ San Antonio, 8:00 Memphis @ Minnesota, 8:00 Houston @ Utah, 9:00 LA Lakers @ Sacramento, 10:00 Golden State @ Portland, 10:00 Dallas @ Seattle, 10:00 NO/OK @ LA Clippers, 10:30 ESPN

Did good this year in fantasy basketball. Was in 8 leagues altogether, took home a first-place trophy and three second-place ones. I now have a total of 16 trophies. So, I guess we can start posting our keepers now. My tentative keepers are Yao, Odom, and Barbosa.

*bans Muggy* I am happy for Golden State getting in, because their fans have suffered for a long time, so don't think it's anything personal in that regard (well, except for Jackson and Harrington). My thing is, not every trade has a winner and a loser. I can't really speak for Josh Powell, but Golden State got three players who work out great under Nellie's philosophy, Stephen Jackson in particular. But on our side, there's a big difference between playing for Nellie and playing for Rick Carlisle, as Carlisle has a tough system to learn, and Nellie...doesn't. Like I said before, people should let us get through a training camp and then see how we play before judging this trade, but they won't. One positive for the Warriors is that Jackson can't possibly play shittier than he did in last year's playoffs. On another note, that game was pretty good. David West was excellent.

Well, Golden State is in. Can't wait to hear everyone tell us how stupid we are all summer for making that midseason trade.

How maddening must it be as a Clipper fan to know that you need help to clinch a spot, and watch Golden State play teams who are resting guys, while you're playing Phoenix and the Hornets at full strength. EDIT: OK, so Chandler's not playing, but still, compared to the teams Dallas and Portland are trotting out there...

(1) Detroit vs (8) Orlando (5) Chicago vs (4) Miami (3) Toronto vs (6) New Jersey (2) Cleveland vs (7) Washington

When was the last time there was a more underwhelming 2-seed than the Cavs. I don't think they're getting past Toronto.

I think the reason the Bulls aren't playing defense is because of all the pussy fouls being called on them. Jon Barry's blatant cheerleading for the Nets is pretty disgusting, as well.

You mean a Pacer loss? Washington is the 8 seed if they lose.

"Wally...it's not what you think!"

NBA.com lied to me...Nets/Bulls is the ESPN game, not Wizards/Pacers.

Kenyon Martin owes his career to Jason Kidd. Most overrated player in the league, hands down.

Neither team would be a cakewalk for the Mavs. Thing is, you never know which Clippers are going to show up. I thought they would had a great chance last year had they met, as well. But we'll see who gets in first...the Warriors are a poor road team, and Portland can beat anyone on a given night. Same with New Orleans, but that game's in LA.

After tonight and after the Laker game Thursday, I don't know that I can blame Avery for letting the Warriors run over them. 50 bucks Brandon Roy turns up missing tommorrow.

Hulk Hogan vs. Bret Hart Bobby Heenan vs. Harley Race Nick Bockwinkel vs. Gorilla Monsoon vs. Pedro Morales vs. Pat Patterson (Pick One) Fred Blassie vs. Verne Gagne vs. Vince J. McMahon (Pick One)

Jerry West will step down from the Grizzlies, effective July 1.