2009/2010 NBA Season Thoughts and Predictions

On the eve of the new NBA season here are a few thoughts and  predictions.

Break out player of the year:  Anthony Morrow, Golden State Warriors.  One of the best shooters in the world, Morrow will have a permanent green light from Nellie.


Rookie of the Year: Blake Griffin.  Hum, hard choice.


Under the Radar Rookies:  Gerald Henderson, Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, Ty Lawson.


How sweet will it be to see a Cavs vs. Lakers Finals?  Lebron vs Kobe, Shaq facing his old teammates/nemesis.


MVP:  Bronbron


Sixth Man of the Year:  Who cares.

Worst NBA Team:  Timberwolves.  Flynn will add some excitement, Jefferson is a beast, Brewer is starting to come into his own but the T-Wolves will still be atrocious.  With Kevin Love out for the first part of the season and Ricky Rubio hiding out overseas, the Wolves will struggle to reach 15 wins.  Question:  If they are drafting #1 next year will they take John Wall and trade Flynn or Rubio?  Question #2:  How much longer can Minnesota support an NBA franchise?


Other thoughts:  Greg Oden will have a breakout year, as will Mo Speights.  Gilbert Arenas will not be the same, nor will Elton Brand.  NBA analysts will talk and talk and talk so much about the Summer of 2010 free agents that they'll loose track of who's actually playing this year.


It all tips off tomorrow!