aLmighty Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) The new season is starting soon so lets get some predictions and discussion going! It's probably too early and irrelevant to do awards predictions, we'll hold off on those for now. Use the code to list your predictions. [b]Predictions for the 09-10 Season[/b] [b][u]Players to lead the league in...[/u][/b] [b]Points:[/b] (1), (2), (3) [b]Rebounds:[/b] (1), (2), (3) [b]Assists:[/b] (1), (2), (3) [b]Steals:[/b] (1), (2), (3) [b]Blocks:[/b] (1), (2), (3) [b][u]3 Rookies to watch for...[/u][/b] [b]Player Name:[/b] [b]Stats Prediction:[/b] [b]Player Name:[/b] [b]Stats Prediction:[/b] [b]Player Name:[/b] [b]Stats Prediction:[/b] [b][u]3 Sophomores to watch for...[/u][/b] [b]Player Name:[/b] [b]Stats Prediction:[/b] [b]Player Name:[/b] [b]Stats Prediction:[/b] [b]Player Name:[/b] [b]Stats Prediction:[/b] [b][u]3 Player to watch for...[/u][/b] [b]Player Name:[/b] [b]Stats Prediction:[/b] [b]Player Name:[/b] [b]Stats Prediction:[/b] [b]Player Name:[/b] [b]Stats Prediction:[/b] [u][b]3 Teams to watch for...[/b][/u] [b]Team:[/b] [b]Team:[/b] [b]Team:[/b] Okay, so I will start things off Predictions for the 09-10 Season Players to lead the league in...Points: Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Danny GrangerRebounds: Dwight Howard, David Lee, Emeka OkaforAssists: Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Rajon RondoSteals: Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, Rajon RondoBlocks: Dwight Howard, Chris Andersen, Hasheem Thabeet 3 Rookies to watch for...Tyreke Evans: With his set of skills, I don't see why he can't beat out Sergio Rodriguez and an injured Beno Udrih. Sacramento is clearly at a rebuilding stage and Evans should have a big year along side Kevin Martin. Stats Prediction: 15 PPG, 4 RPG 6 APG, 1 SPG Jonny Flynn: No Rubio? No Problem! Jonny Flynn might only be 6'0" but his athleticism should serve him well to go along with Minnesota's very thin depth at the backcourt in terms of talent. I see him being a serious contender for ROY.Stats Prediction: 17 PPG 2 RPG 7 APG 2 SPG Blake Griffin: First overall pick. Anything less than a rookie of the year award would probably be considered a disappointment. He should have a big year as Marcus Camby will once again be in and out of the lineup and I suspect Chris Kaman to be traded.Stats Prediction: 15 PPG 9 RPG 1 APG 2 BPG 3 Sophomores to watch for...Brook Lopez: It's pretty much just him and Devin Harris now in New Jersey. I see him having an even better year than his rookie campaign.Stats Prediction: 18 PPG 11 RPG 2 APG 2 BPG Derrick Rose: Ben Gordon is gone. I see Rose having the ball more in crunch time and jacking up a few more shots. I also expect quite a boost in his assists department.Stats Prediction: 20 PPG 4 RPG 9 APG 2 SPG Anthony Randolph: He will be the Warriors' starting PF this season. His athleticism reminds me of Josh Smith, and Golden State plays uptempo basketball so he should have a pretty good year.Stats Prediction: 14 PPG 9 RPG 2 BPG 2 SPG 3 Player to watch for...Rajon Rondo: He was amazing in the 2009 NBA Playoffs. Look for each one of the big three to shoot a bit less and watch Rondo work his magic!Stats Prediction: 15 PPG 5 RPG 10 APG 2 SPG Gilbert Arenas: Will he regain his form? I highly doubt he will be anywhere close to 25 PPG and I'll even be surprised if he makes it to 20 PPG. With Randy Foye, Mike Miller, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison all healthy, I don't think there will be enough shots for Arenas to average over 20 points.Stats Prediction: 18 PPG 3 RPG 7 APG 1 SPG Elton Brand: Another one coming back from injury. Brand is really a question mark here. The Sixers started playing better and found an identity when he went down with an injury. I see Brand slowly fitting in better this year. He probably won't have a monster season but a respectable one.Stats Prediction: 17 PPG 10 RPG 2 BPG 3 Teams to watch for...Washington Wizards: With a healthy Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood, I see the Wizards making a complete 360 degree turn around. Haywood provides an interior presence on defense once again for them. Something they lacked badly last season. Toronto Raptors: This season will most likely answer all questions about Chris Bosh's future with the squad. The Raptors added around 12(not exact but close) new guys. If all goes well I see them hovering around the 4-6 seed in the East. If nothing clicks, it will just be a repeat of last season. Phoenix Suns: Shaq is gone and that means Amare will be happy again with more shots to throw up. No longer is the Big Cactus clogging up the paint meaning the Suns can go back to run and gun. However, I see Phoenix falling short of a playoff spot once again. Edited October 1, 2009 by aLmighty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Predictions for the 09-10 Season Players to lead the league in...Points: (1), Dwyane Wade (2) Kevin Durant, (3) Dirk NowitzkiRebounds: (1) Dwight Howard, (2) David Lee, (3) Al JeffersonAssists: (1) Chris Paul, (2) Steve Nash, (3) Deron WilliamsSteals: (1) Chris Paul, (2) Dwyane Wade, (3) Rajon RondoBlocks: (1) Dwight Howard, (2) The Birdman, (3) Brook Lopez 3 Rookies to watch for...Player Name: Blake Griffin, the best player in the draftStats Prediction: 14.3 PPG 7.5 RPG 0.7 BPGPlayer Name: James Harden, I think he will be nasty as well and is one of the most fundamentally sound two-guards coming into the league we've seen in a while. Stats Prediction: 12.8 PPG 4.5 RPG 3.8 APG 42% shootingPlayer Name: Stephen CurryStats Prediction: 15.1 PPG 42% shooting And I'm getting tired so I'm going to half [expletive] the rest 3 Sophomores to watch for...Player Name: Derrick Rose becomes a full fledged superstarPlayer Name: Brook Lopez becomes an elite centerPlayer Name: Gallinari arrives as a valuable shooter 3 Player to watch for...Player Name: Thaddeus Young, still relatively unknown to most of the league, but he is amazing.Player Name: Elton Brand has been working hard in the offseason and him and Dre Miller were never a good fit together. I think he's going to bounce back strong and bring his name back into the elite power forwardsPlayer Name: Shaq, he's going to rape 3 Teams to watch for...Team: I'm not sure if this means the 3 best team's or biggest surprises, but I'm guessing surprises. PHILLYTeam: Phoenix Suns will bounce back into the playoffsTeam: Charlotte Bobcats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Dre Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Predictions for the 09-10 Season Players to lead the league in...Points: (1)Dwayne Wade, (2)Kevin Durant, (3)LeBron JamesRebounds: (1)Dwight Howard, (2)David Lee, (3)Andres BiedrinsAssists: (1)Deron Williams, (2)Chris Paul, (3)Steve NashSteals: (1)Chris Paul, (2)Rajon Rondo, (3)Dwayne WadeBlocks: (1)Dwight Howard, (2)Kendrick Perkins, (3)Chris Andersen 3 Rookies to watch for...Player Name: Stephen CurryStats Prediction: 15 ppg, 39% on 3s, 4 assistsPlayer Name:Blake GriffinStats Prediction: 14 ppg, 7 rpgPlayer Name:Tyreke EvansStats Prediction: 18 ppg, 5 apg 3 Sophomores to watch for...Player Name:Russell Westbrook: favorite player, plus he will breakout this year as a defensive stud Stats Prediction: 16 ppg, 5.5 apg, 5.5 rpgPlayer Name:Derrick Rose, will become big leader of bulls.Stats Prediction: 18 ppg, 7 apg, 5 rpgPlayer Name:Brook Lopez - him and devin will lead the nets to a better record.Stats Prediction: 17 ppg, 7 rpg, 2.3 bpg 3 Player to watch for...Player Name:Andrew Bynum - gotta be a homer, but he'll come back to form.Stats Prediction: 16 ppg, 8 rpg, 2 bpgPlayer Name:Emeka Okafor - be ready to see lots of alleyoops.Stats Prediction: 12 ppg, 10 rpg, 2.4 bpgPlayer Name:Brandon RoyStats Prediction: 20 ppg, 5 apg, 6 rpg 3 Teams to watch for...Team:Thunder could surprise and make the playoffs.Team:nets will be better than expected.Team:magic are underrated. watch them come from behind and surprise a lot of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreusito Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Predictions for the 09-10 Season Players to lead the league in...Points: Dwayne Wade, Kobe Bryant, LeBron JamesRebounds: Dwight Howard, Andris Biedrins, Shaquille OnealAssists: Chris Paul, Steve Nash, Rajon RondoSteals: Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, Allen IversonBlocks: Dwight Howard, Emeka Okafor, Chris Andersen 3 Rookies to watch for...Player Name:John FlynnStats Prediction: 13 ppg, 3 rpg, 6 apg, 1spgPlayer Name:Demar DeRozanStats Prediction: 15 ppg, 2 rpg, 3 apgPlayer Name:Blake GriffinStats Prediction: 10 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 2 apg 3 Sophomores to watch for...Player Name:Danilo GaliniariStats Prediction: 14 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apgPlayer Name:Derrick RoseStats Prediction: 15 ppg, 4 rpg, 6.5 apgPlayer Name:Kevin LoveStats Prediction: 10 ppg, 10 rpg, 1 apg 3 Player to watch for...Player Name:Rudy FernandezStats Prediction: 14 ppg, 4 rpg, 3 apgPlayer Name:Amare StoudemireStats Prediction: 24 ppg, 10 rpg, 2 apgPlayer Name:Courtney LeeStats Prediction: 15 ppg, 3 rpg, 4 apg 3 Teams to watch for...Team:Memphis GrizzliesTeam:Phoenix SunsTeam:Indiana PAcers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Predictions for the 09-10 Season Players to lead the league in...Points: Danny Granger, Kevin Durant, LeBron JamesRebounds: Dwight Howard, Andris Biedrins, Kevin LoveAssists: Deron Williams, Chris Paul, Jose CalderonSteals: Chris Paul, Mario Chalmers, Rajon RondoBlocks: Dwight Howard, Jermaine O'Neal, Chris Andersen 3 Sophomores to watch for...Player Name:Anthony RandolphPlayer Name:Danilo GalinariPlayer Name:Robin Lopez 3 Players to watch for...Player Name:Dorell WrightPlayer Name:Yi JianlianPlayer Name:Roy Hibbert 3 Teams to watch for...Team:Miami HeatTeam:Toronto RaptorsTeam:Chicago Bulls Edited October 8, 2009 by Poe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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