Can you feel it? Can you feel the ‘crisp’ in the air? Can you hear the squeaking of basketball shoes on the hardwood? Can you hear the fans chanting for their favorite team? Well… It’s here!! The start of another NBA season.
From all accounts, this looks like it will be a fun filled season. The Sixers youth movement will finally take shape and will win more games than last year. You can feel the energy from the young teams trying to take the next step like the Bucks and Timberwolves. Then you have teams like the Knicks, Bulls and Pacers who made moves to make, or better position themselves for the playoffs. In the East, the Raptors and Celtics will continue to make noise at the top of the conference. In the West, the Thunder and Blazers will try to keep up with the big boys. Finally, the contenders for the crown as it stands today, the Cavaliers, Warriors, Spurs and Clippers will battle it out to see who gets that championship ring.
Predictions for this upcoming season…
Individual
Most Valuable Player: LeBron James (Cleveland)
Defensive Player of the Year: Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio)
Most Improved Player: Zach LaVine (Minnesota)
Sixth Man of the Year: Corey Joseph (Toronto)
Coach of the Year: Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota)
Rookie of the Year: Joel Embiid (Philadelphia)
Other ROY Considerations: Kris Dunn (Minnesota), Jamal Murray (Denver), Domantas Sabonis (Oklahoma City)
Eastern Conference Western Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers 1. Golden State Warriors
2. Toronto Raptors 2. San Antonio Spurs
3. Boston Celtics 3. Los Angeles Clippers
4. Indiana Pacers 4. Oklahoma City Thunder
5. Chicago Bulls 5. Portland Trail Blazers
6. Milwaukee Bucks 6. Utah Jazz
7. Washington Wizards 7. Minnesota Timberwolves
8. Detroit Pistons 8. Memphis Grizzlies
Eastern Conference Finals Western Conference Finals
Cavaliers/Raptors Warriors/Spurs
NBA FINALS
Cavaliers/Warriors
NBA CHAMPIONS
Cleveland Cavaliers
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