Looking back on ESPN Predictions

EvadedHavoc · Post #1 » by **EvadedHavoc** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:57 am

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime ... review0708

Marc Stein was the only person from the list of ESPN Analysts having us going 1st in the Atlantic and East and it seems like he's going to end up correct (Barring Any Kind Of Boston Losing Streak Detroit Winning Streak Combination)

Two of them had The Raptors ending up as Atlantic Champs also Bucher and Sheridan had us going 5th and 6th respectively in the East. Crazy huh?

Datruth345 · Post #2 » by **Datruth345** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:19 am

greg anthony's analysis was pretty close

A much-improved defensive team with the firepower of KG's best Wolves team but playing in the weaker East. Posey's perimeter D is a key. House's role will be important, as will Rondo's development.

everyone else cited the bench, blending of egos/talents, and injuries

none of which has been a serious issue

TheSheriff · Post #3 » by **TheSheriff** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:29 am

Nice job ESPN at predicting the standings.

espn guys wrote:Pistons 2.2
Bulls 2.3
Celtics 2.9
Cavs 4.5
Raptors 5.8
Magic 6.3
Wizards 6.9
Nets 7.4
Heat 7.8:o
Knicks 11.1
Bucks 11.4
Hawks 11.8
Bobcats 12.4
Pacers 13.2
Sixers 14.3

sarah42 · Post #4 » by **sarah42** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:42 am

bucher is in love with kobe to realize talent outside of LA.

Truthiracy · Post #5 » by **Truthiracy** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:45 am

LOL no clue why espn was so in love with the Bulls and hated the Celtics so much. Bulls 2nd, Celtics 3rd? :rofl:

JCizzle · Post #6 » by **JCizzle** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:49 am

sarah42 wrote:bucher is in love with kobe to realize talent outside of LA.

Bucher-

The Kool-aid remains untouched in this corner. Playoff team, yes. Title contender? Everybody has evidently forgotten how much depth and transition D divide the haves and have-nots in the postseason. They're about to be reminded.

Cyclical · Post #7 » by **Cyclical** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:06 am

I love it. If only writers had the same accountability they demand of athletes. At the end of each season they should just have to write an article, or if they're a tv personality face the viewers, agknowledging their mistakes. That'll be the day.

alwayslovetheceltics · Post #8 » by **alwayslovetheceltics** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:35 pm

please remember that bitch david thorpe predicted we would not make the playoffs.

EvadedHavoc · Post #9 » by **EvadedHavoc** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:55 pm

alwayslovetheceltics wrote:please remember that bitch david thorpe predicted we would not make the playoffs.

Wow. Just wow.

What was he smoking when he made this prediction?