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aloncho11 · 10-21-2019, 06:50 PM

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	Curious if anyone is gonna pick a non-LA team to represent the WC this year

I am all heart for the Mavericks as a Dark Horse, but have to be realistic about it so I chose the team with the best defensive potential in the league.

ojandpizza · 10-21-2019, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cima


	Curious if anyone is gonna pick a non-LA team to represent the WC this year

I would say Utah, Denver, and Golden State all have just as good of a shot as either LA team.. Portland and Houston maybe not too far behind, especially if Portland gets this Kevin Love deal done..

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CaseIH · 10-22-2019, 02:51 AM

MVP Greek Freak
DPOY Kawhi
6th man

MIP TJ Warren
ROY Goga Bitadze going the homer route here, but I think this kid will be a good one in time

COY Nate McMillian

EC Celtics

WC Clippers

NBA Champs, Boston

Finals MVP Kemba

Surprise team, that could be a dark horse to get to the finals, and yes there probably is some bias involved, but I think the Pacers, are going to be 1 of the best teams in not just the East either.

Reasoning, I think this, is the Pacers are deep, and unlike last yr, I believe this Pacer team, could be really good even without Oladipo. I think bother Brogdon, and TJ Warren will both break out and have big yrs, as long as they dont get injured.

I feel that Sabonis and Turner, will be able to play together, I dont think the D will suffer as some think because of going off of the limited playing together they have had. I think Sabonis has had all summer to prepare his body to be able to defend better on the perimeter.

This could end up being the deepest Pacers team in a very long time, possibly ever. They can go 10 deep, and have capable players, not playing. I think TJ McConnell was another good pickup, because if Aaron Holiday, doesnt take a big step forward in his 2nd yr, there is a proven backup pg in McConnell.

Obviously Im expecting Oladipo to come back, and pick up where he left off. Im sure it will take a few games, but I dont see a Gordon Hayward type episode, where it takes Vic all yr to feel comfortable, plus his wasnt as serious as Haywards injury was. But even if Vic for some reason had to set out all season, I think this Pacer team would be just fine. I feel both Warren and Brogdon could battle for most improved player of the yr. I think they will thrive in the Pacers organization, especially Brogdon, because Brogdon wont have be limited like he was with the Bucks, due to Greek Freak and Bledsoe. He wont have to be just a role player on the Pacers. Warren being in a winning organization and on a good team, I see his game taking a huge step forward this season, on both ends of the floor too. I think he will show he can play good D, to go along with being able to score.

This is as excited as I have been for the Pacers since Reggie Miller led Pacers teams. Im usually not bias, as Im more of a pessimist when it comes to my teams, lol, but maybe Im being to optimistic. But I think they could be the 3rd best team, behind the Bucks and Celtics. Philly, I just dont trust Simmons getting a jump shot, or Embiid staying healthy. Nets, Durant may not be back this yr, and quite frankly Irving has some issues staying healthy too. So thats why I feel the Pacers could be the surprise team, and be right there with the Bucks and Celtics.

The Bucks and Celtics, were a toss up for me, so I went with the Celtics, because of Brad Stevens and Hayward being from Indiana. I think Kemba fits better than Kyrie did in a Brad Stevens coached team. Kemba is a team guy 1st, and I think he will make the young Celtic players better, and I think Hayward will be back to where he was before getting injured.

areobee401 · 10-22-2019, 12:32 PM

Most Valuable Player: Antetokounmpo
Defensive Player of the Year: Embiid
Sixth Man of the Year: Ross
Most Improved Player: Rozier
Rookie of the Year: Edwards
Coach of the Year: Budenholzer
East Champion: Celtics
West Champion: Jazz
NBA Champion: Celtics
Finals MVP: Brown

Smallville102001 · 10-22-2019, 02:16 PM

Got to say rockets are the most overrated team right now. So many people in the media are picking them has a championship contender. No they are not! There are like 3-4 teams better in the east and in the west they are not beating lakers, Clippers, Nuggets are Jazz. I dont get why people are so high on them. If rockets couldnt win it 2 seasons ago they are not going ti win it now. With Harden and westbrook on the team there styles dont work and they both turn the ball over a lot. So i see Rockets averaging more turn overs then any team in the nba and i think Westbrook is clearly on the decline now.

JazzMan · 10-22-2019, 02:32 PM

Most Valuable Player: James Harden

Offensive juggernaut on what is likely to be a Top 4 seed in the West. If the Rockets win 50+ games in a brutal West, and Harden is still putting up crazy numbers, then I gotta imagine they give it to him after IMO he got snubbed last year. Only question for me is how many touches is Westbrook taking from him.

Defensive Player of the Year: Joel Embiid

9 times out of 10 I'd say Gobert walks away with this, but I think the voters will get fatigued with Gobert and won't want him to win 3 straight unless he doesn't have much competition. If Embiid can stay healthy for most of the season, I'd say he's the next guy in line for the award.

Sixth Man of the Year: ... Lou Williams?

This award isn't really affected by voter fatigue as much as the others. Lou Will will be on a contending team while being the 3rd scoring option overall, albeit off the bench. With PG out initially, he's gonna have to shoulder a bigger scoring load again behind Kawhi.

Most Improved Player: Gordon Hayward

Ya'll know my feelings about this man lmao but I think he bounces back strong after a recovery year last year. With Kyrie gone, he'll have to take on a more featured role unless Tatum and Brown completely surpass him. But I think he can get back to pre-All-Star Jazz Hayward putting up about 18-5-5, maybe sneaking in to the ASG. The comeback story would be a compelling one for MIP.

Rookie of the Year: Ja Morant

Zion IMO won't be healthy enough this season to warrant taking the award. Morant is going to have the keys to the offense in Memphis, and aside from his two bigs in JV and JJJ, he won't have much in the way of stopping him from being a #1 scoring option for the Grizz. He'll put up about 16 PPG, 4 RPG, and 7 APG on decent percentages, getting him the award.

Coach of the Year: Quin Snyder

Jazz capture a Top 3 seed after shaking up the core of the team. Mitchell takes that next step, Conley and Bogdanovic fit in seamlessly, and the Jazz win a lot of games. After getting honorable mentions for the award the past 2 or 3 seasons, Snyder finally captures it.

East Champion: Bucks

Comes down to Milwaukee vs Philly for me. Philly doesn't have anyone to stop Giannis. Bucks can compete with Philly's length easily, which is IMO Philly's strongest advantage over most teams. Bucks win in 6 games.

West Champion: Clippers

Clippers meet the Jazz in the WCF and get past them in 7 games thanks to Kawhi and Paul George. However, their lack of a center shows in the series, which has them hoping they don't see Embiid in the Finals lol.

NBA Champion: Bucks

Bucks IMO have the most well-rounded team in the league. A wealth of shooters, great defense, lots of playmakers in Giannis, Bledsoe, Middleton, and Hill, and some very good big man depth. Giannis struggles a bit with Kawhi guarding him but he gets it done in the end. Bucks in 7

Finals MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo

23 PPG, 12 RPG, 7 APG

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Master Live 013 · 10-22-2019, 03:31 PM

Most Valuable Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Rookie of the Year: Zion Williamson
Defensive Player of the Year: Rudy Gobert
Sixth Man of the Year: Lou Williams
Most Improved Player: Pascal Siakam
Coach of the Year: Mike Malone

East:

Philadelphia 76ers
Milwaukee Bucks
Boston Celtics
Indiana Pacers
Miami Heat
Brooklyn Nets
Toronto Raptors
Orlando Magic

West

Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles Clippers
Utah Jazz
Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers
Portland Trail Blazers
San Antonio Spurs
Golden State Warriors

East Champion: Philadelphia 76ers
West Champion: Los Angeles Clippers

NBA Champion: Los Angeles Clippers

bigeastbumrush · 10-22-2019, 03:58 PM

Most Valuable Player: JOKIC
Defensive Player of the Year: GIANNIS
Sixth Man of the Year: DIMWITTY
Most Improved Player: SHAI G-A
Rookie of the Year: JA MORANT
Coach of the Year: POP

East Champion: BUCKS
West Champion: NUGGETS

NBA Champion: BUCKS
Finals MVP: GIANNIS

10-22-2019, 02:51 AM	#11
CaseIH MVP OVR: 9 Join Date: Sep 2013	Re: NBA 2019-20 Season Predictions MVP Greek Freak DPOY Kawhi 6th man MIP TJ Warren ROY Goga Bitadze going the homer route here, but I think this kid will be a good one in time COY Nate McMillian EC Celtics WC Clippers NBA Champs, Boston Finals MVP Kemba Surprise team, that could be a dark horse to get to the finals, and yes there probably is some bias involved, but I think the Pacers, are going to be 1 of the best teams in not just the East either. Reasoning, I think this, is the Pacers are deep, and unlike last yr, I believe this Pacer team, could be really good even without Oladipo. I think bother Brogdon, and TJ Warren will both break out and have big yrs, as long as they dont get injured. I feel that Sabonis and Turner, will be able to play together, I dont think the D will suffer as some think because of going off of the limited playing together they have had. I think Sabonis has had all summer to prepare his body to be able to defend better on the perimeter. This could end up being the deepest Pacers team in a very long time, possibly ever. They can go 10 deep, and have capable players, not playing. I think TJ McConnell was another good pickup, because if Aaron Holiday, doesnt take a big step forward in his 2nd yr, there is a proven backup pg in McConnell. Obviously Im expecting Oladipo to come back, and pick up where he left off. Im sure it will take a few games, but I dont see a Gordon Hayward type episode, where it takes Vic all yr to feel comfortable, plus his wasnt as serious as Haywards injury was. But even if Vic for some reason had to set out all season, I think this Pacer team would be just fine. I feel both Warren and Brogdon could battle for most improved player of the yr. I think they will thrive in the Pacers organization, especially Brogdon, because Brogdon wont have be limited like he was with the Bucks, due to Greek Freak and Bledsoe. He wont have to be just a role player on the Pacers. Warren being in a winning organization and on a good team, I see his game taking a huge step forward this season, on both ends of the floor too. I think he will show he can play good D, to go along with being able to score. This is as excited as I have been for the Pacers since Reggie Miller led Pacers teams. Im usually not bias, as Im more of a pessimist when it comes to my teams, lol, but maybe Im being to optimistic. But I think they could be the 3rd best team, behind the Bucks and Celtics. Philly, I just dont trust Simmons getting a jump shot, or Embiid staying healthy. Nets, Durant may not be back this yr, and quite frankly Irving has some issues staying healthy too. So thats why I feel the Pacers could be the surprise team, and be right there with the Bucks and Celtics. The Bucks and Celtics, were a toss up for me, so I went with the Celtics, because of Brad Stevens and Hayward being from Indiana. I think Kemba fits better than Kyrie did in a Brad Stevens coached team. Kemba is a team guy 1st, and I think he will make the young Celtic players better, and I think Hayward will be back to where he was before getting injured. __________________ Everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted- Luke14-11 Favorite teams: MLB- Reds/ and whoever is playing the Cubs NBA- Pacers NFL- Dolphins & Colts

10-22-2019, 12:32 PM	#12
areobee401 Hall Of Fame OVR: 24 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 16,772	NBA 2019-20 Season Predictions Most Valuable Player: Antetokounmpo Defensive Player of the Year: Embiid Sixth Man of the Year: Ross Most Improved Player: Rozier Rookie of the Year: Edwards Coach of the Year: Budenholzer East Champion: Celtics West Champion: Jazz NBA Champion: Celtics Finals MVP: Brown jeremym480 and JazzMan like this. __________________ http://twitter.com/smittyroberts

10-22-2019, 02:16 PM	#13
Smallville102001 All Star OVR: 0 Join Date: Mar 2015	Re: NBA 2019-20 Season Predictions Got to say rockets are the most overrated team right now. So many people in the media are picking them has a championship contender. No they are not! There are like 3-4 teams better in the east and in the west they are not beating lakers, Clippers, Nuggets are Jazz. I dont get why people are so high on them. If rockets couldnt win it 2 seasons ago they are not going ti win it now. With Harden and westbrook on the team there styles dont work and they both turn the ball over a lot. So i see Rockets averaging more turn overs then any team in the nba and i think Westbrook is clearly on the decline now. CaseIH likes this.

10-22-2019, 02:32 PM	#14
JazzMan SOLDIER, First Class... OVR: 23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 13,534	Re: NBA 2019-20 Season Predictions Most Valuable Player: James Harden Offensive juggernaut on what is likely to be a Top 4 seed in the West. If the Rockets win 50+ games in a brutal West, and Harden is still putting up crazy numbers, then I gotta imagine they give it to him after IMO he got snubbed last year. Only question for me is how many touches is Westbrook taking from him. Defensive Player of the Year: Joel Embiid 9 times out of 10 I'd say Gobert walks away with this, but I think the voters will get fatigued with Gobert and won't want him to win 3 straight unless he doesn't have much competition. If Embiid can stay healthy for most of the season, I'd say he's the next guy in line for the award. Sixth Man of the Year: ... Lou Williams? This award isn't really affected by voter fatigue as much as the others. Lou Will will be on a contending team while being the 3rd scoring option overall, albeit off the bench. With PG out initially, he's gonna have to shoulder a bigger scoring load again behind Kawhi. Most Improved Player: Gordon Hayward Ya'll know my feelings about this man lmao but I think he bounces back strong after a recovery year last year. With Kyrie gone, he'll have to take on a more featured role unless Tatum and Brown completely surpass him. But I think he can get back to pre-All-Star Jazz Hayward putting up about 18-5-5, maybe sneaking in to the ASG. The comeback story would be a compelling one for MIP. Rookie of the Year: Ja Morant Zion IMO won't be healthy enough this season to warrant taking the award. Morant is going to have the keys to the offense in Memphis, and aside from his two bigs in JV and JJJ, he won't have much in the way of stopping him from being a #1 scoring option for the Grizz. He'll put up about 16 PPG, 4 RPG, and 7 APG on decent percentages, getting him the award. Coach of the Year: Quin Snyder Jazz capture a Top 3 seed after shaking up the core of the team. Mitchell takes that next step, Conley and Bogdanovic fit in seamlessly, and the Jazz win a lot of games. After getting honorable mentions for the award the past 2 or 3 seasons, Snyder finally captures it. East Champion: Bucks Comes down to Milwaukee vs Philly for me. Philly doesn't have anyone to stop Giannis. Bucks can compete with Philly's length easily, which is IMO Philly's strongest advantage over most teams. Bucks win in 6 games. West Champion: Clippers Clippers meet the Jazz in the WCF and get past them in 7 games thanks to Kawhi and Paul George. However, their lack of a center shows in the series, which has them hoping they don't see Embiid in the Finals lol. NBA Champion: Bucks Bucks IMO have the most well-rounded team in the league. A wealth of shooters, great defense, lots of playmakers in Giannis, Bledsoe, Middleton, and Hill, and some very good big man depth. Giannis struggles a bit with Kawhi guarding him but he gets it done in the end. Bucks in 7 Finals MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo 23 PPG, 12 RPG, 7 APG Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk jeremym480 and BleacherBum2310 like this. __________________ Twitter: @TyroneisMaximus PSN: JazzMan_OS Green Bay Packers Utah Jazz Nebraska Cornhuskers Dibs: AJ Lee Last edited by JazzMan; 10-22-2019 at 02:37 PM.

10-22-2019, 03:31 PM	#15
Master Live 013 Hall Of Fame OVR: 0 Join Date: Oct 2013	Re: NBA 2019-20 Season Predictions Most Valuable Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie of the Year: Zion Williamson Defensive Player of the Year: Rudy Gobert Sixth Man of the Year: Lou Williams Most Improved Player: Pascal Siakam Coach of the Year: Mike Malone East: Philadelphia 76ers Milwaukee Bucks Boston Celtics Indiana Pacers Miami Heat Brooklyn Nets Toronto Raptors Orlando Magic West Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Clippers Utah Jazz Houston Rockets Los Angeles Lakers Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Spurs Golden State Warriors East Champion: Philadelphia 76ers West Champion: Los Angeles Clippers NBA Champion: Los Angeles Clippers __________________ OSHA Inspector for the NBA. Last edited by Master Live 013; 10-22-2019 at 06:35 PM.

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10-22-2019, 03:58 PM	#16
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