The NBA season is upon us and I personally can’t wait for it to get going. There are always plenty of intriguing plot lines going into every season but does that make them any less interesting? How will the Pistons perform without Ben Wallace? Is this Lebron James’ year to take home the MVP? Does Don Nelson get the Golden State Warriors into the playoffs? Does Ron Artest stay calm in Sacramento for year 2? Can Kobe get the Lakers deeper into the playoffs? Can Shaq and D-Wade repeat as champions? So many questions and only time can give the answers.
My 06/07 Individual Award Predictions:
MVP Lebron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Rookie Of The Year Adam Morrison, Charlotte Bobcats
Coach of the Year Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors
Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace, Chicago Bulls
Sixth Man of the Year Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers
Most Improved Player Gerald Green, Boston Celtics
My 06/07 Team Predictions
Atlantic Division
1. New Jersey 2. Philadelphia 3. Boston 4. New York 5. Toronto
Southeast Division
1. Miami 2. Washington 3. Orlando 4. Atlanta 5. Charlotte
Central Division
1. Detroit 2. Cleveland 3. Chicago 4. Indiana 5. Milwaukee
East Playoffs
1. Detroit 2. Cleveland 3. Miami 4. New Jersey 5. Chicago 6. Washington 7. Orlando 8. Philadelphia
Southwest Division
1. Dallas 2. San Antonio 3. Houston 4. New Orleans 5. Memphis
1. Phoenix 2. Los Angeles Lakers 3. Golden State 4. Los Angeles Clippers 5. Sacramento
West Playoffs
1. Dallas 2. Phoenix 3. San Antonio 4. Denver 5. Houston 6. Los Angeles Lakers 7. Golden State 8. Los Angeles Clippers
Eastern Conference Finals Miami over Chicago
Western Conference Finals Dallas over San Antonio
2006-07 NBA Finals Dallas Mavericks over Miami Heat
There you have it…
The Dallas Mavericks will reign as the NBA champions this season. Dirk Nowitzki will be the NBA Finals MVP and Mark Cuban will extend his complaining about how an international player should have a fair chance at winning the MVP. David Stern will fine Cuban over and over throughout this season, prompting Cuban to leave all of his complaining for his blog (BlogMaverick.com).