Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=sk-c...=yhoo&type=lgnsI pretty much agree with him. Very exciting division to watch, in my opinion. Almost every team has been upgraded during the offseason. Well, except for the Cavs. But that doesn't mean they're a bad team, of course.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Steve Kerr @ Oct 13 2006)</div><div class='quotemain'>1. Chicago Bulls ? You might not have heard of Thabo Sefolosha, but you'll get to know him quickly. The first-round pick from Switzerland will provide the size and strength defensively to enable the Bulls to deal with the East's best backcourt scorers. 2. Detroit Pistons ? With Ben Wallace gone, there's about 40 minutes of playing time available for someone on the roster. Is this the year Carlos Delfino develops into a full-time, reliable player? He'll get his chance. 3. Cleveland Cavaliers ? The Cavaliers need better seasons out of Larry Hughes and Damon Jones. If LeBron James gets more help from his supporting cast than he did a year ago, look out. 4. Indiana Pacers ? If the Pacers can stop embarrassing themselves and the league with their various off-court transgressions, they could potentially have a good team. But it's tough to imagine a squad with this many problems advancing very far in the postseason. 5. Milwaukee Bucks ? The Bucks have a deep roster, with the one question coming at point guard. Who will win the starting job: Steve Blake, Mo Williams or Charlie Bell?</div>I don't agree. Pistons are on top. Delfino will not get his chance either, playing behind Rip Hamilton/Tayshaun Prince on the first line and Ronald Dupree/Flip Murray on the bench. The Pacers would go far most years, but this year, the worst teams got much better. Bucks starting job goes to Mo Williams, then Charlie Bell is first off the bench, and then Steve Blake.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions It's good someone isn't saying the Cavs will be #1 or #2. They played the playoffs of their lives last year, and were pumped up beyond belief. However, when you forward to a new season an look at theuir roster, there are too many flaws. I don't see them competing with Chicago or Detroit
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions I do see the Cavs being number one or two in this division. Don't pay attention to how they played last year, If everyone plays the way they did before they got to Cleveland last year this is a scary team. They have a good scoring center, as well as two guys that are good at banging down low and will get rebounds.They have shooters on the outside to open up room for Lebron James to drive. Also they have the most talented player in the league on their team, and that always makes alot of difference in how a team plays.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions I agree with his predictions. There have been enough Bulls-Pistons debates so I won't get into that. The Pacers and Bucks are bad teams but if O'Neal can stay somewhat healthy then I see them getting the 7th or 8th seed ahead of the Bucks.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions I have stated dozens of times that Detroit will win the division. The Pistons had 12 more wins than the next best team in the east last year. The Bulls will be damn good but I give the edge to Detroit. Indiana will be strong and always are despite the injury problems, looks like Marquis Daniels will get his shot now. The Cavaliers will be right with the Bulls in my opinion, if Larry Hughes can stay healthy and fit in he's an amazing addition, I think he will suprise this season, everyones forgetting about him. The Bucks will be a the Bucks, inconsistant as hell. Williams will obviously win the starting job, I don't know what Kerr is talking about. Bogut and Simmons being out hurts a lot. :no1: 1. Detroit 2. Chicago 3. Cleveland 4. Indiana 5. Milwaukee
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Oct 15 2006, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have stated dozens of times that Detroit will win the division. 1. Detroit 2. Chicago 3. Cleveland 4. Indiana 5. Milwaukee</div> :rock: :rock: That's my analysis. The Cavs will keep up with the Bulls more than people think.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KMart @ Oct 15 2006, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's good someone isn't saying the Cavs will be #1 or #2. They played the playoffs of their lives last year, and were pumped up beyond belief.</div>You've got to be kidding me, you think the Cavs played the playoffs of there lives? I'll agree that Lebron James and Anderson Verajao played extremely well, but if you take a look at the numbers in the Detroit series, almost everyone underachieved. Drew Gooden, Zydrunas Ilgauskus, Damon Jones, Donyell Marshall, and Eric Snow all disapeared during that series. With that being said, I think the Cavs will take the division this year. They are a much more experienced team, and they've now been through some tough times together and will have a much better sense of eachother. Also, Shannon Brown is going to be a serious contributor on this team, ecspecially if he is able to take over the reigns as the starting point guard. Lebron James wins MVP, Cavs are Eastern Confrence Champs, but fall short to the San Antonio Spurs in six games.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SunnyD @ Oct 15 2006, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't agree. Pistons are on top. Delfino will not get his chance either, playing behind Rip Hamilton/Tayshaun Prince on the first line and Ronald Dupree/Flip Murray on the bench. The Pacers would go far most years, but this year, the worst teams got much better. Bucks starting job goes to Mo Williams, then Charlie Bell is first off the bench, and then Steve Blake.</div>delfino is definately in front of ron dupree in the rotation, dupree has no jump shot at all, he didnt do anything at all when he played for the wolves last season. I just got mad whenever they put him in, he is useless. I mean he does have energy and hustle and stuff like that but delfino is definately a better player
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions I think the Cavs' season depends on one thing, and one thing only: Larry Hughes. LeBron will be great, we all know that. And we also know what to expect (or not to expect) of the rest of the team. But since Hughes missed a lot of games last season, it's interesting to see what he can become for his team. Can he be the player he was in his final season with the Wizards? Grabbing steals, scoring efficiently? Bron needs some help, Hughes can provide it. It all depends on that.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Renton @ Oct 16 2006, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think the Cavs' season depends on one thing, and one thing only: Larry Hughes. LeBron will be great, we all know that. And we also know what to expect (or not to expect) of the rest of the team. But since Hughes missed a lot of games last season, it's interesting to see what he can become for his team. Can he be the player he was in his final season with the Wizards? Grabbing steals, scoring efficiently? Bron needs some help, Hughes can provide it. It all depends on that.</div> I don't ever think you can get the same production from a contract year. I wouldn't bet on Hughes playing like that ever again. It amazing how hard you work when $50 million is on the line. I just don't think Hughes' coming back is getting the attention it deserves. If he's healthy and productive it's huge. I wouldn't expect a season like he had in his last in Washington.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Oct 16 2006, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't ever think you can get the same production from a contract year. I wouldn't bet on Hughes playing like that ever again. It amazing how hard you work when $50 million is on the line. I just don't think Hughes' coming back is getting the attention it deserves. If he's healthy and productive it's huge. I wouldn't expect a season like he had in his last in Washington.</div>If you're right, that would be a damn shame for the Cavs. Because that's just the thing they need if they want to get anywhere this season. They won't suck thanks to LeBron, but other than that, they're a mediocre team if Hughes doesn't show up.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions Larry Hughes played 36 games last year, and the team still won 50 ball games. I think they win the division without Larry, but he will be a help if he's around.
Re: Steve Kerr's Cental Division predictions <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gocelts34 @ Oct 17 2006, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Larry Hughes played 36 games last year, and the team still won 50 ball games. I think they win the division without Larry, but he will be a help if he's around.</div>The Cavs need Hughes to produce to win the division IMO. He might not have played much last season, but his replacement was Flip Murray, and now he is a Piston. The Cavs don't have a proven scorer or defender to step up if Hughes is gone. I am not sayng the Cavs aren't or can't win the division, but I think they need Hughes to do it.
