Wick's Picks

[sonofonion]

The NBA season has gotten underway, which is raaaaaaaaaaaaather amusing. On the other hand, it's probably not the best for my studies. Considering that I'm far busier this year than last, I must generally attempt to spend less time on the NBA . Nonetheless, one couldn't resist making some amusing predictions.

Comments

Not even Ruby is commenting?

[sonofonion]

Another truc: I am not a fan of the "Sheed Wallace rule." In fact, I think it's ridiculous. As are the new regulations about armbands, headbands, and compression shorts or tights or whatever they are. You are beepish, David Stern.

[pchuckylove]

You're stuck in the past dude...in a state of denial if you will.

The Pistons aren't going to be half as good as last year with out Ben. Bulls will win the division.

SUNS ALL THE WAY!!!

[sonofonion]

The loss of Big'un Ben was unamusing, certainly - as you will recall, I was rather dismayed. However, we're not losing anything on the offensive end, and while the defense may not be as good, Rip, Chauncey, Tay, and Sheed are still ALL among the best defenders at their positions. The same can't be said, unfortunately, for McDyess and Mohammed, but their play will lead to an increase in scoring from the five. Flip Saunders (not the member of the organization I have the most confidence in, it must be said) is more of an offensive-minded coach, anyway. I don't think the Pistons will win as many games as they did last year, but they certainly won't be less than half as good

[sonofonion]

The Jazz are another example: the decision about whether to predict that the Jazz would make the playoffs was made a lot easier by the fact that I disapprove of the Jazz.

[redroses_16]

Very sorry Chardwick, I am a little behind on the basketball season as I am lamenting baseball still. I switch the bulls and the cavs in the Dank Div. Switch Raptors and Knicks. Complete agrreement in the South East. One rather disagrees in the pacific though, Lakers, Spurs, Suns, Clippers, Warriors. One will not really comment on the other div, cause she doesn't know enough. I pick the Heat over the Spurs...in hmm 6 or 7.

[sonofonion]

Both of your switches could very well se passe, but I like the Bulls better than I like the Cavs, and I find the nullardity of the Knicks amusing. As for the the Pacific Division, how did the Spurious Spurs get in there? I'm already wondering whether it was wise to leave the LL out of the playoffs, but I would be shocked (and appalled) if they were to win their division. You misunderestimate the Clippers, I think - one must recall that they were very close to going to the Western Conference finals last year. They have a lot of talent, and Shaun Livingston will continue to develop his ample skillz. Glad you agree about the Warriors, though - some foolios have been predicting that they'll make the playoffs, but they are foolios.

The real picks

[redroses_16]

West:
1. Spurs
2. Mavs
3. Suns
4. Lakers
5. Rockets
6. Clips
7. Nugs
8. Blazers (Yeah baby, you read that right...Jarret Jack and Martell will have big years and ZBO will ball as always)

East:
1. Cavs
2. Nets (Kidd's still a beast and VC is in a contract year)
3. Pistons
4. Wizards
5. Heat
6. Bulls
7. Bucks
8. Bobcats

1st round winners:
Spurs, Mavs, Clips, Lakers, Cavs, Nets, Bulls, Heat
2nd round winners:
Spurs, Mavs, Cavs, Nets
Finals:
Cavs over Spurs in 6

MVP: Lebron
Rookie: Brandon Roy
Coach: Phil Jackson

First Team:
Lebron, Duncan, Dirk, Kobe, Yao
Second Team:
KG, Wade, Gilbert, Nash, Bosh (Marion if Bosh can't stay healthy)

Re: The real picks

[sonofonion]

In LeBron you trust, huh