Thanks for everyone giving me flack for not posting this earlier, due to the World Series, College and Pro Football, and uh...other stuff, I got behind. Sue me. Anyway, this might be one of the most exciting NBA seasons we've had in a long time. Lets get into it.
Rookie Of The Year: Blake Griffin, LA Clippers - Easiest choice in the world, except for one thing...he plays for the Clippers. What does that mean? Well, he hasn't even played in his first game yet and he has a hairline fracture in his kneecap. Yeah...good luck Blake. I do think he'll overcome this and evidence of this in the preseason has shown me that his game will translate into an NBA-ready game. A beast. There's nothing else to say about "No Emotions" Griffin. That's his new name by the way, "No Emotions" because he could dunk on you or break his kneecap and have the same blank gaze into nothingness. Just for safety purposes, if Blake's unable to return this season, my alternate choice for Rookie of the Year is Tyreke Evans in Sacramento. You've got no other options at the PG, its his show. If he wants it, but he can get it.
Defensive Player Of The Year: Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics - I know that the obvious and probably logical choice for DPOY is Dwight Howard, but I'm sorry what is the true definition of defense? Jumping up and swatting shots into the 5th row? Ok, well then Dwight isn't the only person qualified for this award. LeBron and Dwyane Wade both fit this bill. To be perfectly honestly, the folks who vote for these awards are lazy, they look up and see some electrifying blocks on SportsCenter and see Dwight flex and think, "Ooooh, he's got to be the best defender in the league" and its just not the case. Evidence? Pau Gasol was taking him to school in the finals, Gasol was doing anything he wanted. Now, I'm not knocking Gasol because he's really good...but if you are that type of athlete and have been dubbed as DPOY then you've got to at least SLOW DOWN Gasol, hell I think Gasol's best numbers were in the finals. My choice for DPOY is Rondo, dude has become a lockdown defender for all PG's in the league and is an absolute beast in reading passing lanes. Chris Paul, Deron Williams, and Jason Kidd all struggle mightily against the Celtics, and Rondo's the reason. He's only 23 and actually putting on some weight, dude weighs like 155 pounds soaking wet in a wet jean suit with timbalands and a bottle of Grey Goose in his back pocket.
Most Improved Player: Michael Beasley, Miami Heat - I was THIS close in choosing Anthony Randolph from GState for this award, but I just don't trust what's going on in Oakland right now especially with Don Nelson coaching over there. Lets not forget how nice Beasley was in college, basically taking aim (and taking some down) at Kevin Durant's record set the year previous. I've got to believe that with the team Miami has right now, Beasley's going to have EVERY SINGLE OPPORTUNITY in the world to make an impact for the Heat. Dwyane Wade is in his final year of his contract, and he's Sixth Man Of The Year: Rasheed Wallace, Boston Celtics - I already know that the media's love affair with Manu Ginobili will hand this award to him as long as he plays the full season. If not him, Jason Terry should get the award. However, if you ask who is the most vital, most impactful 6th man in the league, its got to be Rasheed Wallace. Rasheed Wallace is not only a major insurance policy for KG, but there is not a more dynamic bench player in the NBA that can do more than Rasheed. Now we all know that this mofo is crazy, but guess what? He's on a team with SuperCrazy KG! It becomes a balance. I bet they randomly just get into slapboxing matches for fun. If Rasheed can give them a full 82 + 16...the C's just might...wait, I'll save that till the end.
Most Valuable Player: Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics - I honestly believe that you will see the difference between the 2008-09 Celtics vs. 2009-10 Celtics with the re-installation of Garnett into that team. From an offensive perspective, getting that low-post option threat back on the block and providing space for Jesus and Truth will make things a ton easier for the Gang Green. Defensively...this team will be supremely tough to deal with. Just KG's tribal war cries and menacing scowls will scare 58% of the NBA off jump. It will take a team in Boston who was respected coming into the playoffs to a team that was once feared in 2007-08. If having the ability to strike fear into an opponent isn't valuable, then the award isn't worth making.
Finals Prediction - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics (Celtics in 6) Nuff said.
THOUGHTS ON THE CHOICES? WHO ARE YOUR PICKS FOR THE SEASON? LET US KNOW!
-Ed.
www.edthesportsfan.com
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10 Responses to "2009-10 NBA Predictions - The Real Picks"The Celtics need too many things to break their way to win the title...again. Health issues being at the top of that list.
I mean doesn't "health" factor in to everyone? Kobe fought thru his finger woes, Bynum's as fragile as balsam wood, Orlando's gotta keep Jameer healthy, SA's superold, and Cleveland's got Shaq...so that's big enough.
I dunno, until LA "takes" it away from Boston, I'm riding with Boston. There it is.
-Ed.
The Lakers aint goin' back. The fact that people just pencil them in, with no regard to the Spurs or Nuggets, baffles the hell out of me.
@ Stank-O
What other things? All they gotta do is stay healthy, mane. No chemistry issues, coaching issures, and they've got experience.
Ed, have you been drinking or is somebody in Boston paying you? Sheed for 6th man of the year? KG for MVP? Boston to win the 'chip? I got 2 words to all of that, "CHILD PLEEEZ!" You can't be serious. I do like Sheed but I don't see him winning 6th man of the year, I'm thinking Odom or Ginobili. MVP is going to be Kobe if it's not LeBron, period. And the Lakers are definitely going to repeat. I agree with you on the ROY outlook and I'm going with Anthony Randolph for Most Improved.
- Phil
These predictions are to Boston-y.
ROY: DeJuan Blair. Perfect position to make a positive impact on a good team.
DPOY: Dwight Howard. This was actually the easiest choice in the world.
MIP: Anthony Morrow. He's going to have a monster season as soon as the Ws get rid of the basketball Stephen Jackson.
6MOY: Manu Ginobili. I know I said I wasn't scared of the Spurs as a Lakers fan, and I'm still not, but the media is in love with them this year and they will have a hell of a season.
MVP: Christopher Paul. I think the Hornets are going to have a much better season than last year when they pick up Captain Jack. You heard it here first. (KG for MVP is so funny to me lol).
Finals Prediction: Lakers v. Boston... Lakers in 6
You know what, once I stepped back and read what I had in my mind I was like damn I sound like a Boston homer. I almost stepped back and changed my picks but then i thought that'd be bogus. Sue me.
Oh, and I honestly think CP3 has no chance in getting a ring until they either get more frontline help or upgrade (even from David West) to a dominant big man.
Like the Morrow selection. He might be a killa, he might just be a gunner, we'll find out.
@King Phil - If you weren't such a Laker homer then I might side with you on Kobe, but honestly the way these MVP's have been going lately they've been more like lifetime achievement awards so we'll see.
-Ed.
Ed, I would like to disagree just for an arguement. But I agree, I think the Celtics can and will win this year. Scary thought for the Cavs cause Bron will leave if they don't make it to the Finals.
@ STANKONIFORUS ONE; that's just a COOL Name!!!
LAKERS in 6, 'cause... 'cause I'm a LAKERS Fan!!!
@ J.MCFLY; I agree, if the CAVS don't get it this time; BRON BRON is outta there.
@ ED; AWESOME Post!!!
A lot of hype for the Celtics here. I disagree with the KG pick. He just won't play enough healthy games with his nagging injuries to win the MVP. and oh, yeah Stern will give it to 23 or 24 if he can.
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I agree w/ Ed; CP3 will never get a ring until they upgrade that front line.
@King Phil: Odom as 6th man of the year? Dude is a career underachiever.
I agree, SoulOnIce. Folks automatically have the Lakers in the finals. I don't see how adding Artest helped them any.
I disagree w/ the KG pick but I do have them winning it this year.
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