alfdogg 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2003 Let me start off by saying that this is my first "One and Only" thread and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Now then, training camp is just 9 days away, and the regular season begins in just 5 1/2 weeks with the Suns @ Spurs, Heat @ Sixers, and Mavs @ Lakers, all on national TV, I believe. I assume everyone's rosters are pretty much set and no announcements after this post (short of Jordan's firing in Washington being a work and he's really going to play another season) will have a major impact on my predictions. This offseason went by pretty quick...for a guy who's a big basketball fan like me, it usually seems like an eternity. I won't ask for you guys to predict ALL of the stuff that I will be, but some input would be nice. And this is all assuming Kobe won't go to jail. Here we go: (Playoff teams in bold) Atlantic Division 1. New Jersey 2. Philadelphia 3. Orlando 4. Boston 5. New York 6. Washington 7. Miami Central Division 1. Detroit 2. Indiana 3. New Orleans 4. Chicago 5. Toronto 6. Cleveland 7. Atlanta 8. Milwaukee Midwest Division 1. San Antonio 2. Dallas 3. Minnesota 4. Houston 5. Memphis 6. Denver 7. Utah Pacific Division 1. L.A. Lakers 2. Sacramento 3. Phoenix 4. Seattle 5. Portland 6. L.A. Clippers 7. Golden State Playoffs East New Jersey over Chicago in 5 Philadelphia over New Orleans in 7 Indiana over Orlando in 7 Detroit over Boston in 6 New Jersey over Philadelphia in 6 Indiana over Detroit in 7 New Jersey over Indiana in 7 West San Antonio over Seattle in 5 Minnesota over Dallas in 7 Sacramento over Houston in 6 L.A. Lakers over Phoenix in 5 San Antonio over Minnesota in 6 L.A. Lakers over Sacramento in 7 San Antonio over L.A. Lakers in 7 Finals San Antonio over New Jersey in 7 MVP - Tim Duncan, San Antonio Rookie of the Year - Carmelo Anthony, Denver Most Improved Player - Scot Pollard, Indiana Defensive POTY - Ben Wallace, Detroit Coach of the Year - I can't decide, but it's out of Nate McMillan, Paul Silas and Hubie Brown. 6th Man of the Year - Bobby Jackson, Sacramento Scoring champ - Tracy McGrady Rebounding champ - Ben Wallace Assist champ - Gary Payton Steals champ - Allen Iverson (I'll leave the jokes up to you) Blocks champ - Theo Ratliff All-NBA first team Tim Duncan Kevin Garnett Shaquille O'Neal Tracy McGrady Jason Kidd 2nd team Jermaine O'Neal Dirk Nowitzki Ben Wallace Kobe Bryant (not Kobe hate, just playing with Malone and Payton now won't allow him the stats to make first team) Allen Iverson 3rd team Chris Webber Shawn Marion Yao Ming Paul Pierce Ray Allen (this is my sentimental pick, he doesn't get nearly the credit he deserves. Best two guard in the league aside from T-Mac and Kobe, IMO.) All-defense will probably be the same as last year. All-rookie will be Carmelo, LeBron, Darko and some other guys. Your turn! EDIT: Oh yeah, and Sid shit his pants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2003 Wake me up when the season's about to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2003 Okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Kamala 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2003 Atlantic 1. New Jersey 2. Philadelphia 3. Orlando 4. Boston 5. Miami 6.Washington 7. New York Central 1. Detroit 2. Indiana 3. New Orleans 4. Chicago 5. Cleveland 6. Atlanta 7. Toronto 8. Milwaukee Midwest 1. Dallas 2. San Antonio 3. Minnesota 4. Houston 5. Memphis 6. Denver 7. Utah Pacific 1. Lakers 2.Sacrmento 3. Phoenix 4. Portland 5. Seattle 6. Clips 7. Golden State Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2003 Suns > Lakers Spurs > Pacific Spurs over Suns to win West Pacers over Nets to win East And your 2 TIME 2 TIME NBA Champion is the Spurs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanghai Kid 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2003 East Playoffs: New Jersey Detroit Orlando Philadelphia Boston Indiana Chicago Washington West LA San Antonio Dallas Minnesota Sacramento Pheonix Houston Portland Coach of the year: Flip Saunders Most Improved Player: Kwame Brown Rookie of the Year: Dwayne Wade MVP: Tracy Mcgrady NBA Champions: Minnesota I'm not buying that Miami, Toronto, or NY will come close to the playoffs this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
