Predict the Wizards Record '14-'15 season

[verbal8]

44, 5th seed - the same as this season, but I think it takes a better team to accomplish that. Overall I liked the off-season moves, but losing Ariza and basically Webster will hurt some.

[hands11]

This year

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Range       16
Mean        48.7
Median      48.5
Mode        48


Last year

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Range       27
Mode        44


Feeling ok about my prediction but I have Jay81 - so switching to 49. Hmmm, maybe I should stay, hands overshot last year by 5... decisions.

I didn't over shoot. Randy underperformed.

I mean come on. Who does whole sale changes to back ups that can't generate offense instead of rotating them in one at a time like he later learned to do. And I couldn't have imagined he would suck at calling timeouts so badly. LOL

Well, with the upgraded bench, he can't mess up the rotations because the back ups are better. There is a back up PG to start the year. Otto and PP can dribble so that helps the 2nd unit. And Hump and Blair can play.

This team is way more talented and balanced via skills then last years team. And Wall, Beal, Nene and Gortat have experience together. And Beal can dibble better. Wall shot better.

Last years team could have easily produced more then 49 wins. So MIA worse, CLE better, CHI better, Wizards better with PP as a closer and front court. That 3 more wins.

[The Fax]

Just want to add the standings to my prediction: 47-35, 4th in east.

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[Nivek]

My wild guess -- 45 wins. 6th seed. Ousted in the first round.

Wasn't expecting that prediction from you Nivek and Ousted in the first round. I'd be willing to put up a side bet that the Bullets/Wizards make it out of the first round. I got some scratch as long as it's reasonable. Such as Ben's Chili Bowl husband and wife dinner (Healthy), Bottle of 15 year Scotch (SingleBlend), Tee Time (Good Golf Course).

Nah, I'm not going to wager (even friendly-like) on a wild guess. I'll have an actual prediction MUCH closer to the season.

[dckingsfan]

This year

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Range       16
Mean        48.7
Median      48.5
Mode        48


Last year

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Range       27
Mode        44


Feeling ok about my prediction but I have Jay81 - so switching to 49. Hmmm, maybe I should stay, hands overshot last year by 5... decisions.

I didn't over shoot. Randy underperformed.

I mean come on. Who does whole sale changes to back ups that can't generate offense instead of rotating them in one at a time like he later learned to do. And I couldn't have imagined he would suck at calling timeouts so badly. LOL

Well, with the upgraded bench, he can't mess up the rotations because the back ups are better. There is a back up PG to start the year. Otto and PP can dribble so that helps the 2nd unit. And Hump and Blair can play.

This team is way more talented and balanced via skills then last years team. And Wall, Beal, Nene and Gortat have experience together. And Beal can dibble better. Wall shot better.

Last years team could have easily produced more then 49 wins. So MIA worse, CLE better, CHI better, Wizards better with PP as a closer and front court. That 3 more wins.

If Dog Rabbit to the revisionist coulda shoulda woulda -- a 44 win team is a 44 win team

I also don't buy that it was Randy - look at how really bad the bench was to start the season.

It is interesting at how good the board was in predicting the record - spot on.

I also don't buy that Ariza's minutes of last year will easily be replaced by PP/Otto. So, I think we will improve... just not by more that 10% or so... unless Wall/Beal have an incredible breakout. I also think this team will have many more injuries this year than last - Wall didn't miss a game.

[Higga]

51-31

Sippin the Kool-Aid.

[dckingsfan]

Note: If you share a win record, tie is determined by ECS

Wins

57 - deneem4
56 - jeffsays
55 - leswizards
54 - Wizardspride, stevemcqueen1
53 - dangermouse, Hidden Eye
52 - CntOutSmrtCrazy, AFM, hands11, MOrgil, barelyawake
51 - FreeBalling, sfam, diaboliQ_Mo, Higga
50 - nuposse04, 2Mas, TheKingOfVa360, CobraCommander, DCZards, WallToWall, jivelikenice
49 - thricethefun, gesa2
48 - miller31time, KevinFCheng, jmrosenth, keynote, long suffrin' boulez fan, McFilthy, Illmatic12, Kanyewest
47 - DCKingsFan, The Fax, Jay81, Nigel Tufnel, Severn Hoos, The Fax
46 - nate33, penbeast0, montestewart, DaRealHibachi, TGW
45 - Ruzious, Nivek, J-Ves
44 - MJG, verbal8
43 - Dat2U, queridiculo
42 - FAH1223, Chocolate City Jordanaire
40 - BigA

ECS

2nd - leswizards, deneem4, stevemcqueen1, long suffrin' boulez fan
3rd - miller31time, CntOutSmrtCrazy, 2Mas, FreeBalling, hands11, McFilthy
4th - gesa2, DCZards, Illmatic12, J-Ves, montestewart, The Fax
5th - DCKingsFan, verbal8
6th - Nivek

[fishercob]

Note: If you share a win record, tie is determined by ECS

Wins

57 - deneem4
56 - jeffsays
55 - leswizards
54 - Wizardspride, stevemcqueen1
53 - dangermouse, Hidden Eye
52 - CntOutSmrtCrazy, AFM, hands11, MOrgil, barelyawake
51 - FreeBalling, sfam, diaboliQ_Mo, Higga
50 - nuposse04, 2Mas, TheKingOfVa360, CobraCommander, DCZards, WallToWall, jivelikenice
49 - thricethefun, gesa2
48 - miller31time, KevinFCheng, jmrosenth, keynote, long suffrin' boulez fan, McFilthy, Illmatic12, Kanyewest
47 - DCKingsFan, The Fax, Jay81, Nigel Tufnel, Severn Hoos, The Fax
46 - nate33, penbeast0, montestewart, DaRealHibachi, TGW
45 - Ruzious, Nivek, J-Ves
44 - MJG, verbal8
43 - Dat2U, queridiculo
42 - FAH1223, Chocolate City Jordanaire
40 - BigA

ECS

2nd - leswizards, deneem4, stevemcqueen1, long suffrin' boulez fan
3rd - miller31time, CntOutSmrtCrazy, 2Mas, FreeBalling, hands11, McFilthy
4th - gesa2, DCZards, Illmatic12, J-Ves, montestewart, The Fax
5th - DCKingsFan, verbal8
6th - Nivek

2 things -- You forgot about me -- i made my prediction on page 3. Also, you don't need to put up a new post every time someone makes a prediction (if you don't want). You can just edit your original post on page 1. Up to you -- may save some time.

[long suffrin' boulez fan]

Note: If you share a win record, tie is determined by ECS

Wins

57 - deneem4
56 - jeffsays
55 - leswizards
54 - Wizardspride, stevemcqueen1
53 - dangermouse, Hidden Eye
52 - CntOutSmrtCrazy, AFM, hands11, MOrgil, barelyawake
51 - FreeBalling, sfam, diaboliQ_Mo, Higga
50 - nuposse04, 2Mas, TheKingOfVa360, CobraCommander, DCZards, WallToWall, jivelikenice
49 - thricethefun, gesa2
48 - miller31time, KevinFCheng, jmrosenth, keynote, long suffrin' boulez fan, McFilthy, Illmatic12, Kanyewest
47 - DCKingsFan, The Fax, Jay81, Nigel Tufnel, Severn Hoos, The Fax
46 - nate33, penbeast0, montestewart, DaRealHibachi, TGW
45 - Ruzious, Nivek, J-Ves
44 - MJG, verbal8
43 - Dat2U, queridiculo
42 - FAH1223, Chocolate City Jordanaire
40 - BigA

ECS

2nd - leswizards, deneem4, stevemcqueen1, long suffrin' boulez fan
3rd - miller31time, CntOutSmrtCrazy, 2Mas, FreeBalling, hands11, McFilthy
4th - gesa2, DCZards, Illmatic12, J-Ves, montestewart, The Fax
5th - DCKingsFan, verbal8
6th - Nivek

Thanks for compiling this... one thing though. I predicted a 6th place ECF finish.

It is good to see myself planted firmly in the middle. I believe in the wisdom of the crowd. So, I think I'll go ahead and light up my victory cigar and set up my Excel spreadsheet to begin tracking Durant's "pre-Wizards minutes." I think our FO should really be working with the Thunder staff to make sure they don't put too much mileage on our guy. Kind of how National Soccer Team coaches and club coaches work together.

[hands11]

^^^^

As long as you don't let others influence your vote. Ifs not, its just group think.

[hands11]

This year

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Range       16
Mean        48.7
Median      48.5
Mode        48


Last year

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Range       27
Mode        44


Feeling ok about my prediction but I have Jay81 - so switching to 49. Hmmm, maybe I should stay, hands overshot last year by 5... decisions.

I didn't over shoot. Randy underperformed.

I mean come on. Who does whole sale changes to back ups that can't generate offense instead of rotating them in one at a time like he later learned to do. And I couldn't have imagined he would suck at calling timeouts so badly. LOL

Well, with the upgraded bench, he can't mess up the rotations because the back ups are better. There is a back up PG to start the year. Otto and PP can dribble so that helps the 2nd unit. And Hump and Blair can play.

This team is way more talented and balanced via skills then last years team. And Wall, Beal, Nene and Gortat have experience together. And Beal can dibble better. Wall shot better.

Last years team could have easily produced more then 49 wins. So MIA worse, CLE better, CHI better, Wizards better with PP as a closer and front court. That 3 more wins.

If Dog Rabbit to the revisionist coulda shoulda woulda -- a 44 win team is a 44 win team

I also don't buy that it was Randy - look at how really bad the bench was to start the season.

It is interesting at how good the board was in predicting the record - spot on.

I also don't buy that Ariza's minutes of last year will easily be replaced by PP/Otto. So, I think we will improve... just not by more that 10% or so... unless Wall/Beal have an incredible breakout. I also think this team will have many more injuries this year than last - Wall didn't miss a game.

Just trying to help. Place your beats. Well see how it works out.

[dckingsfan]

I didn't over shoot. Randy underperformed.

I mean come on. Who does whole sale changes to back ups that can't generate offense instead of rotating them in one at a time like he later learned to do. And I couldn't have imagined he would suck at calling timeouts so badly. LOL

Well, with the upgraded bench, he can't mess up the rotations because the back ups are better. There is a back up PG to start the year. Otto and PP can dribble so that helps the 2nd unit. And Hump and Blair can play.

This team is way more talented and balanced via skills then last years team. And Wall, Beal, Nene and Gortat have experience together. And Beal can dibble better. Wall shot better.

Last years team could have easily produced more then 49 wins. So MIA worse, CLE better, CHI better, Wizards better with PP as a closer and front court. That 3 more wins.

If Dog Rabbit to the revisionist coulda shoulda woulda -- a 44 win team is a 44 win team

I also don't buy that it was Randy - look at how really bad the bench was to start the season.

It is interesting at how good the board was in predicting the record - spot on.

I also don't buy that Ariza's minutes of last year will easily be replaced by PP/Otto. So, I think we will improve... just not by more that 10% or so... unless Wall/Beal have an incredible breakout. I also think this team will have many more injuries this year than last - Wall didn't miss a game.

Just trying to help. Place you beats. Well see how it works out.

Hehe, you did get me to move up 3 wins...

[hands11]

If Dog Rabbit to the revisionist coulda shoulda woulda -- a 44 win team is a 44 win team

I also don't buy that it was Randy - look at how really bad the bench was to start the season.

It is interesting at how good the board was in predicting the record - spot on.

I also don't buy that Ariza's minutes of last year will easily be replaced by PP/Otto. So, I think we will improve... just not by more that 10% or so... unless Wall/Beal have an incredible breakout. I also think this team will have many more injuries this year than last - Wall didn't miss a game.

Just trying to help. Place you beats. Well see how it works out.

Hehe, you did get me to move up 3 wins...

Good. Leaves more props for me and the others that are there

[dckingsfan]

Thanks for compiling this... one thing though. I predicted a 6th place ECF finish.

It is good to see myself planted firmly in the middle. I believe in the wisdom of the crowd. So, I think I'll go ahead and light up my victory cigar and set up my Excel spreadsheet to begin tracking Durant's "pre-Wizards minutes." I think our FO should really be working with the Thunder staff to make sure they don't put too much mileage on our guy. Kind of how National Soccer Team coaches and club coaches work together.

Ah, joining Nivek - hmmm...

Yeah, I think I will keep it on the last page - so that folks that are just adding their predictions have it at their finger tips.

[dckingsfan]

Note: If you share a win record, tie is determined by ECS

Wins

57 - deneem4
56 - jeffsays
55 - leswizards
54 - Wizardspride, stevemcqueen1
53 - dangermouse, Hidden Eye
52 - CntOutSmrtCrazy, AFM, hands11, MOrgil, barelyawake
51 - FreeBalling, sfam, diaboliQ_Mo, Higga
50 - nuposse04, 2Mas, TheKingOfVa360, CobraCommander, DCZards, WallToWall, jivelikenice
49 - thricethefun, gesa2
48 - miller31time, KevinFCheng, jmrosenth, keynote, long suffrin' boulez fan, McFilthy, Illmatic12, Kanyewest
47 - DCKingsFan, The Fax, Jay81, Nigel Tufnel, Severn Hoos, The Fax
46 - nate33, penbeast0, montestewart, DaRealHibachi, TGW
45 - Ruzious, Nivek, J-Ves
44 - MJG, verbal8
43 - Dat2U, queridiculo
42 - FAH1223, Chocolate City Jordanaire
40 - BigA

ECS

2nd - leswizards, deneem4, stevemcqueen1
3rd - miller31time, CntOutSmrtCrazy, 2Mas, FreeBalling, hands11, McFilthy
4th - gesa2, DCZards, Illmatic12, J-Ves, montestewart, The Fax
5th - DCKingsFan, verbal8
6th - Nivek, long suffrin' boulez fan

[Dat2U]

^^^^

As long as you don't let others influence you vote. Its not, its just group think.

Yeah group think is a bad idea unless it's your idea, in which case it becomes a great idea that we already should have read up on because you would have told us to look it up since we've already talked about it.

Reading this thread: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1336620&start=60

it seems like when a comment didn't go along with your logic, you didn't hesitate to question it's reasoning. Questioning someone because they gave a B+ instead of an A as an off-season grade? That sounds like trying to influence others into a group think mentality.

[TGW]

I want to change my vote to 43 wins.

I have a bad feeling Wall goes down for ~20 games, and we're forced to start Miller for that time. I like Dre, but he's not the answer at backup point guard, and I think the team is going to suffer greatly if he has to start at any point during the season.

[dckingsfan]

I want to change my vote to 43 wins.

I have a bad feeling Wall goes down for ~20 games, and we're forced to start Miller for that time. I like Dre, but he's not the answer at backup point guard, and I think the team is going to suffer greatly if he has to start at any point during the season.

Yeah, I think last year we kind of lucked out - Wall played 82 games, Beal "only" missed 9 and Nene "only" missed 29. If Wall had missed 8-10 games we probably don't win 40.

[montestewart]

I want to change my vote to 43 wins.

I have a bad feeling Wall goes down for ~20 games, and we're forced to start Miller for that time. I like Dre, but he's not the answer at backup point guard, and I think the team is going to suffer greatly if he has to start at any point during the season.

Yeah, I think last year we kind of lucked out - Wall played 82 games, Beal "only" missed 9 and Nene "only" missed 29. If Wall had missed 8-10 games we probably don't win 40.

Y'all don't think Garrett's ready to step up?

[dckingsfan]

I want to change my vote to 43 wins.

I have a bad feeling Wall goes down for ~20 games, and we're forced to start Miller for that time. I like Dre, but he's not the answer at backup point guard, and I think the team is going to suffer greatly if he has to start at any point during the season.

Yeah, I think last year we kind of lucked out - Wall played 82 games, Beal "only" missed 9 and Nene "only" missed 29. If Wall had missed 8-10 games we probably don't win 40.

Y'all don't think Garrett's ready to step up?

No, but I hope he is... or Miller if Wall goes down or Rice if Beal goes down... but I hope they are too