Tis the season for team recaps so I’m taking a lighter approach. Here are some VERY off-the-cuff predictions and comments on the upcoming 2013-14 NBA season.
After a year of regression, injury, and a LOT of drama, a down year from Dwight Howard could remove him as a lock for the Hall of Fame…
Despite all of the moves to acquire veterans, the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks must put their differences aside, get along, and combine teams. Deron Williams, Paul Pierce, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Garnett, and Tyson Chandler starting with Joe Johnson and Amar’e Stoudemire off the bench would be incredible. Not too mention the luxury tax implications from having a $300 million dollar roster. Seriously though, it’s still the only way they are over-taking the Miami Heat…
So the whole “going to win this with a lot of good not great players” is still the attitude in Indiana?
I am hopeful that instead of “center” or “power forward” the words “comedy relief” will be printed next to Oden and Beasley in the Miami Heat media guide…
It will be fun to watch post-game interviews for every game the Philadelphia 76ers win. They will be so pissed (due to the orders to tank), but have to force a positive smile…
The Milwaukee Bucks finally disassembled their fringe playoff team and started over, building an team expected to compete as a fringe playoff team…
Training camp always breeds optimism. Go Wizards!
Easy to see L.A. Lakers are way too dependent on a couple aging veterans and have glaring defensive holes. The over/under on Kobe Bryant team blow-ups has to be around 25, right?
On the flip side the L.A. Clippers are looking to ignore their franchise curse and compete for a championship. So, I’m just going to say it: How long until something tragic happens to Chris Paul? Three weeks?
The Kings are staying in Sacramento and not moving to Seattle. Still not sure how this is possible, but yeah Sacramento – you keep the team you used to like, but don’t really like anymore…
Russell Westbrook will miss the start of the season, putting a lot of pressure on teammate Kevin Durant. After losing Harden last year, let’s keep a close eye on the frustration meter…
Despite everything going wrong this off-season in Laker land, the team still considers themselves a championship contender. I disagree but am giving the Lakers an A for training camp optimism…
How long before Dallas Maverick owner Mark Cuban tries to sell a stake of his team on Shark Tank?
West Teams that are going to rock – Spurs, Clippers, Thunder
West Teams that are going to be horrible – Jazz, Suns, and Kings…
West Teams no one cares about – Timberwolves, Nuggets, Pelicans…
East Teams that are going to rock – Heat, Bulls, Pacers
East Teams that are going to be horrible – Bobcats, Magic, and 76ers…
East Teams no one cares about – Hawks, Raptors, Bucks…
Prediction 1: The Miami Heat struggle with injuries
Prediction 2: The Indiana Pacers beat Miami in the playoffs (2nd Round)
Prediction 3: The New York Knicks beat Indiana…Just Kidding
Prediction 4: Pacers vs. Clippers in Finals (Note: Imminent Paul tragedy is postponed 1 year)
Prediction 5: Lowest TV ratings ever
Prediction 6: Media focuses on Nets/Knicks merger that occurs the same time as the finals
Prediction 7: Nets/Knicks boast $400 million dollar team salary for 2014-15, still don’t win a championship…
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