NBA Predictions for 2013-2014 season

NBA Predictions for 2013-2014 season

NBA Champs: Nets > (Beat) Clippers in Finals
Champ MVP: Pierce

-West-
MVP: Durant
Coach of Year: Marc Jackson
6th Man: Manu or Marco
ROY: Ben Mac
Defense: Howard
Most Improved: Harrison Barnes
Wiliest Vet: Mike Miller
Most Valuable Person: Curry

SEASON ENDING POSITIONS.
1.Clippers (Best record over all)
2.Spurs
3.Thunder
4.Warriors
5.Grizzles
6.Rockets
7.Blazers
8.Mavericks
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9.Nuggets
10.Timberwolves
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PLAYOFFS
Clippers > Mavericks
Thunder > Rockets
Blazers > Spurs
Grizzles > Warriors

Clippers > Grizzles
Thunder > Blazers

Clippers > Thunder
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LIMBO TEAMS
11.Kings
12.Pelicans

TANKERS
13.Jazz
14.Lakers
15.Suns

Reasoning: The race for the West will be won by the team that has the best chemistry. With all the pieces in place, the Clippers will climb to the top of the rankings only to be beaten out in the end by the veterans of a bygone era (Nets). The rest of the teams have gotten worse over the off season or have added players that won't exactly push their teams over the top. The Thunder don't have the depth. The Spurs are too old and will be worked out of the playoffs in the first round. The Warriors will be nagged by injuries the whole season and will be pushed around by the Griz in the post season. The Blazers don't have the tenacity to push deep into the playoffs and can't contain a full strength Westbrook and Durant. The Mavericks blow it up this summer, but not before Dirk rattles off a first round for the ages. The Nuggets have the talent, but lack the leadership and last year was a crucial turning point for the worse. Timberwolves run into injury problems, again. The kings surprise people this year and almost make the playoffs only to find in big games they lack experience. The Pelicans are not a good team and won't beat teams over 500. Tankers are self explanatory.


-East-
MVP: LBJ
Coach of Year: Cheeks
6th Man: Scola or Terry
ROY: Zeller
Defense: Hibbert
Most Improved: GO
Wiliest Vet: Novak (Getting the hell out of NY)
Most Valuable Person: Danny Granger

SEASON ENDING POSITIONS.
1.Nets
2.Heat
3.Pacers
4.Bulls
5.Knicks
6.Pistons
7.Wizards
8.Cavaliers

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PLAYOFFS
Nets > Cavaliers
Heat > Wizards
Pacers > Pistons
Knicks > Bulls

Nets > Knicks
Pacers > Heat

Nets > Pacers
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LIMBO TEAMS
Celtics
Hawks
Raptors
Bucks

TANKERS
Magic
Hornets
76'ers

Reasoning: The Eastern conference has a fissure between it's 4 top tier teams and the lower 12. The Nets are my favorite for the same reason that the Clippers are at the top of the Western Conference. They have players that know their role and they do it well. I believe that the Clippers actually have more talent than the Nets, but what the Nets lack in talent they make up for in experience and rings. The only way that the Heat don't repeat is that the Pacers knock them off. This is the only way or the Heat will repeat as Champs. Even with GO Lebron and Bosh, the Heat still don't beat the Pacers. Wade is injured. Pacers might actually top the rankings, but something tells me they save most of the regular season to beat the Heat. As much as I hate to say it, the Bulls will be injury ridden. Knicks win the series against the Bulls because Amare is back and the shear anger and energy on the knicks team kicks the shit out of their first opponent and then they don't show up for round two. The Knicks are in the 5 position because their brand of basketball doesn't win championships... and they don't play balanced. Pistons surprise everybody this year and are a formidable squad, but don't make much noise in playoffs. Wizards could go higher in the rankings, but they lack the chemistry to be effective. Too much Wall not enough ladder. The Cavaliers could go as high as 6, but that all depends on what kind of hair cut Bynum gets. Celtics blow it up. Raptors blow it up late in the season. Bucks stay mediocre, forever... or until they build an actual team that plays with each other longer than 4 years. Magic will rebuild quickly. Hornets need a blessing from God to turn their franchise around. What the hell are 76'ers doing?

Well, that all folks. We'll see how this turns out.