Bold Predictions for the 2015-2016 Season

yoyoboy · Post #1 » by **yoyoboy** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:12 pm

I'll start. Admittedly, my predictions aren't really that bold but anyways...

- LeBron James will win his 5th regular season MVP award.

- The Pistons will finish in the bottom 3 of the league record-wise.

- The Spurs will mildly disappoint by failing to earn a Top 4 seed despite lofty expectations following the Aldridge acquisition.

- Bradley Beal will win the MIP award.

- The Demarre Carroll signing will be a massive bust for the Raptors.

- The Celtics will finish with a Top 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.

- The Jazz will make the playoffs.

Again, I didn't really go out on a limb. What are your guys' predictions?

HoopsterJones · Post #2 » by **HoopsterJones** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:13 pm

The Cavaliers will not make it to the NBA Finals.

RSCD3_ · Post #3 » by **RSCD3_** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:14 pm

Miami will have 55 wins and make the ECF.

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WesleyExChiFan · Post #4 » by **WesleyExChiFan** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:21 pm

Orlando makes the playoffs. Toronto does NOT.

CLE/CHI/MIA/WAS/MIL/ATL/ORL/IND

Toronto has a glaring hole at the 4 and it will come back to bite them this year.

Atlanta has a huge hole at the 3 and they'll fall for the same reason.

Rich Michmond · Post #5 » by **Rich Michmond** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:21 pm

- The Bucks get a third seed and face the Bulls in the playoffs

- The Celtics get the number one pick

- The Magic make the playoffs

- Dennis Schröder will earn a spot in the All-Star Game

- Brook Lopez will average 10 rebounds

- The Spurs will face the eight seeded Suns in the playoffs

- MKG wins MIP

- Kobe makes Third Team All-NBA

- Deandre Jordan makes a shot outside the paint

NBAfan3024 · Post #6 » by **NBAfan3024** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:23 pm

Deandre Jordan forces a trade to the Dallas Mavericks

yoyoboy · Post #7 » by **yoyoboy** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:28 pm

HoopsterJones wrote:The Cavaliers will not make it to the NBA Finals.

Do you think it'll be the Bulls? Or maybe the Heat? I for one don't think it's an absolute lock we make it back to the Finals - though we're probably the favorites - as the Bulls, the Hawks, and the Heat should be tough. Plus it's not guaranteed we're healthy come postseason time.

Austincys21 · Post #8 » by **Austincys21** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:29 pm

Anthony Davis wins both MVP and DPOY
CJ MCCollum wins MIP
Andrew Wiggins. Make the all star team
Kevin Durant will address the Thunder that he's unhappy and most likely won't resign

NBAfan3024 · Post #9 » by **NBAfan3024** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:33 pm

yoyoboy wrote:
HoopsterJones wrote:The Cavaliers will not make it to the NBA Finals.

Do you think it'll be the Bulls? Or maybe the Heat? I for one don't think it's an absolute lock we make it back to the Finals - though we're probably the favorites - as the Bulls, the Hawks, and the Heat should be tough. Plus it's not guaranteed we're healthy come postseason time.

Yeah you do :wink:

Hindenburg · Post #10 » by **Hindenburg** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:41 pm

Lamarcus Aldriudge ruins the Spurs, first round loss, both Duncan and Pop retire
Bucks make the ECF
Lillard cracks top 5 in scoring
Miami Heat don't make the playoffs
CP3 goes on absolute tear, wins MVP, Clippers get to the finals
Cavs are plagued by injuries, LeBron takes another step back, Cavs lose 2nd round
Kristaps Porzingis is in serious consideration for ROY but loses in the end to Okafor

yoyoboy · Post #11 » by **yoyoboy** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:45 pm

NBAfan3024 wrote:
yoyoboy wrote:
HoopsterJones wrote:The Cavaliers will not make it to the NBA Finals.

Do you think it'll be the Bulls? Or maybe the Heat? I for one don't think it's an absolute lock we make it back to the Finals - though we're probably the favorites - as the Bulls, the Hawks, and the Heat should be tough. Plus it's not guaranteed we're healthy come postseason time.

Yeah you do

Lol. I'll admit if I were a betting man, I would place a lot of money on us returning to the Finals, but like I said, you never know. LeBron has a lot of mileage on him and with how much of an iron man he's been throughout his career, he unfortunately seems due for an injury. And I wouldn't count out the Bulls, as I think Hoiberg has the potential to pull a Kerr.

Drax · Post #12 » by **Drax** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:48 pm

Memphis comes out of the west and wins the championship.

ThumbsUpBaby · Post #13 » by **ThumbsUpBaby** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:49 pm

yoyoboy wrote:I'll start. Admittedly, my predictions aren't really that bold but anyways...

- LeBron James will win his 5th regular season MVP award.

- The Pistons will finish in the bottom 3 of the league record-wise.

- The Spurs will mildly disappoint by failing to earn a Top 4 seed despite lofty expectations following the Aldridge acquisition.

- Bradley Beal will win the MIP award.

- The Demarre Carroll signing will be a massive bust for the Raptors.

- The Celtics will finish with a Top 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.

- The Jazz will make the playoffs.

Again, I didn't really go out on a limb. What are your guys' predictions?

HoopsterJones · Post #14 » by **HoopsterJones** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:53 pm

yoyoboy wrote:
HoopsterJones wrote:The Cavaliers will not make it to the NBA Finals.

Do you think it'll be the Bulls? Or maybe the Heat? I for one don't think it's an absolute lock we make it back to the Finals - though we're probably the favorites - as the Bulls, the Hawks, and the Heat should be tough. Plus it's not guaranteed we're healthy come postseason time.

The Cavaliers are still the odds on favorite to represent the EC again. However, the Kyrie Irving injury is a concern it he is out until January. There still would be enough time to build good chemistry over the second half of the season. David Blatt needs to improve as a coach as well.

Bulls have the same perennial injury question mark hanging over their heads. They also have a new coach, which again factors inot the equation. A lot of things would have to go right for the Bulls to make it to NBA Finals.

The Heat will succeed as far as Wade's legs can carry them. They have a very good starting five and a subpar bench compared to Chicago or Cleveland.

If all teams are healthy, I would pick the Cavs. Otherwise, the team who is most healthy of those three will probably make it to the Finals.

Nowitness · Post #15 » by **Nowitness** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 11:24 pm

- Mavs make the playoffs and have an interesting first round series (6-7 games)
- Miami finishes 2nd in the East, Wade has one of his healthiest seasons, and they get to the ECFs
- Lillard leads the league in scoring, but Portland finishes last in the West
- 3rd seeded Golden State is upset by Memphis in the first round of the playoffs
- Durant comes back and wins MVP

Sebastian · Post #16 » by **Sebastian** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 11:32 pm

-I think this becomes the first year of many where we confidently state that AD is the best player in the world.

-I also think Nikola Mirotic becomes the clear second best player in Chicago.

Post #17 » by **GimmeDat** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 11:42 pm

The Bucks break out and have a real battle for top seed in the Central Division with Chicago.

BoshtimusPrime · Post #18 » by **BoshtimusPrime** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 11:57 pm

LeBron James will be great.

scoechip · Post #19 » by **scoechip** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:24 am

- Knicks will go to the 2nd round of PO.(Bold, Huh?)

- Wiggins will be a Top 5 wing player.

- Lillard's ppg will rise, shooting % will slip.

- Jazz and Pelicans make some noise in Loaded West.

- Orlando will be a serious playoff team.

Oladipo will average 20+ ppg.

DreDay · Post #20 » by **DreDay** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:27 am

Chicago go <.500
Philly win 25+ games