Point guards can be the most exciting players in the NBA and Ricky Rubio is hyped up to be the next Steve Nash. I hope Rubio doesn't bust because if he is an All-Star caliber player, the league will benefit from an even greater following from Europe.
9 Steve Nash to the Miami Heat
This probably won't happen, but think about how well Nash could run the Miami offense. Nash is the perfect fit at point guard for the Miami Heat and it might make the Heat the most exciting team to watch in the league's history.
8 Philadelphia 76ers Resurgence
The 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA and with the rumors of them acquiring Monta Ellis, this would ignite the once proud franchise after the departure of Allen Iverson a few years ago.
7 Boston Celtics Remain Contenders
We saw over the last couple of seasons how the NBA has benefited from having the Celtics be a contender once again. Obviously if the Celtics put Dwight Howard alongside Rajon Rondo, the Celtics would have a smooth transition from the Big Three to the Big Two of Howard and Rondo.
6 NBA has at least One Cinderella Team Each Season
March Madness is great in large part to those cinderella teams like George Mason. The NBA, of all the leagues in pro and collegiate sports, have the lowest amount of those cinderella teams. Well not last year because the NBA has the Memphis Grizzlies upset the top seeded Spurs and the veteran Dallas Mavericks knock off the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. The NBA is a league driven by the big market teams, but in order to keep the interest in tact in cities like Memphis, those upsets need to happen or else this league might as well turn into the NHL back in the 1950's when they had 6 teams.
5 Kyrie Irving Becomes the Next Big Time Point Guard
The entire city of Cleveland is still angry about the loss of LeBron. But here comes Kyrie Irving. Irving can be a hero to the city if he can change things for the Cavaliers. And maybe the Cavaliers one day will challenge LeBron James and the Heat.
4 Los Angeles Clippers Become Title Contenders
It is time for the Clippers. They can become the next big thing in the NBA. They play in one of the biggest markets, they have a super star player and they are starting to mold a supporting cast. Just imagine a Western Conference Finals matchup between the Clippers and Lakers.
3 Kevin Durant Becomes the Face of the NBA
Durant is already turning into a quiet ambassador of the game. He reminds me of Tim Duncan, except Durant has the time of dynamic game that LeBron James has. He is the perfect person to become the face of the NBA because if anyone in the NBA is a proper role model, Kevin Durant is the one.
2 Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers
Just like I said that it is important that the Celtics remain relevant, the Lakers must continue to be a contender as well. Dwight Howard is a great fit for the Lakers because along with being a super star player, he is a big time personality similar to Shaquille O'Neal which would be perfect for the Lakers and the NBA.
1 Chris Paul to the New York Knicks
The New York Knicks now have Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire. Add Chris Paul and you have a better trio than the Miami Heat have. Imagine the New York Knicks squaring off against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals or against the Los Angeles Lakers with Dwight Howard in the NBA Finals. Now that's what I'm talking about.
Predictions for the Future
I'm going to try my best to predict what will happen in the near future in the NBA. Some of the predictions are based off what I want and dream of happening, but I try not to get too excited.
2011-2012 SeasonNo Season- A year off will mean another year LeBron James doesn't win a title, so it's not all bad. Plus, now the NHL will be center stage.
2012-2013 Season
Offseason Moves
- Chris Paul is Traded to the Knicks while Landry Fields and many, many draft picks head to New Orleans
- Dwight Howard is Traded to the Lakers for Andrew Bynum and many draft picks and prospects
- Monta Ellis is Traded to Philadelphia for Andre Iguodala
- Tony Parker is Traded to the Clippers for draft picks
- Steve Nash is Traded to Dallas
- Harrison Barnes, Michael Gilchrist, Jared Sullinger and Andre Drummond flourish as rookies
Regular Season
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| LeBron James |
1 Miami 1 Los Angeles
2 New York 2 Oklahoma City
3 Chicago 3 Portland
4 Philadelphia 4 Dallas
5 Boston 5 Memphis
6 Indiana 6 Los Angeles
7 New Jersey 7 Denver
8 Atlanta 8 San Antonio
Playoffs
Quarters
1)Miami over 8)Atlanta 4-0
2)New York over 7)New Jersey 4-2
3)Chicago over 6)Indiana 4-2
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| Carmelo Anthony |
1)Los Angeles over 8)San Antonio 4-0
2)Oklahoma City over 7)Denver 4-1
3)Portland over 6)Los Angeles 4-2
5)Memphis over 4)Dallas 4-1
Semis
1)Miami over 4)Philadelphia 4-0
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| Kobe Bryant |
1)Los Angeles over 5)Memphis 4-0
2)Oklahoma City over 3)Portland 4-2
Conference Finals
1)Miami over 2)New York 4-3
1)Los Angeles over 2)Oklahoma City 4-2
NBA Finals
Los Angeles over Miami 4-3
Finals MVP: Dwight Howard, Lakers
Kobe Bryant will win his sixth championship in 2013 when the Lakers edge the Heat in Miami in seven games. Dwight Howard is the difference maker while LeBron doesn't come up clutch when it really matters.
2013-2014 Season
Offseason Moves
- Josh Smith is Traded to Chicago
- Russell Westbrook is Traded to Detroit
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| LaMarcus Aldridge |
East West
1 New York 1 Los Angeles
2 Miami 2 Portland
3 Chicago 3 Los Angeles
4 Washington 4 Oklahoma City
5 Philadelphia 5 Minnesota
6 New Jersey 6 Memphis
7 Charlotte 7 Golden State
8 Detroit 8 Sacramento
Playoffs
Quarters
1)New York over 8)Detroit 4-2
2)Miami over 7)Charlotte 4-1
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| John Wall |
4)Washington over 5)Philadelphia 4-1
1)Los Angeles over 8)Sacramento 4-1
7)Golden State over 2)Portland 4-2
3)Los Angeles over 6)Memphis 4-1
4)Oklahoma City over 5)Minnesota 4-3
Semis
1)New York over 6)New Jersey 4-2
2)Miami over 4)Washington 4-1
1)Los Angeles over 7)Golden State 4-1
3)Los Angeles over 4)Oklahoma City 4-2
Conference Finals
1)New York over 2)Miami 4-3
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| Amare Stoudemire |
1)Los Angeles over 3)Los Angeles 4-1
NBA Finals
New York over Los Angeles 4-2
Finals MVP: Carmelo Anthony, Knicks
The Knicks will finally win another championship. It will be a thrilling playoff featuring an all Los Angeles conference Finals and a Knicks/Heat extravaganza. The Finals is the climax and the big three of the Knicks will take down Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol and an aging Kobe Bryant in six games.
2014-2015 Season
Regular Season
East West
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| Deron Williams |
2 New York 2 Oklahoma City
3 Chicago 3 Los Angeles
4 New Jersey 4 Minnesota
5 Charlotte 5 Sacramento
6 Detroit 6 Golden State
7 Washington 7 Los Angeles
8 Cleveland 8 Memphis
Playoffs
Quarters
1)Miami over 8)Cleveland 4-1
7)Washington over 2)New York 4-2
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| Kevin Love |
4)New Jersey over 5)Charlotte 4-2
1)Portland over 8)Memphis 4-1
2)Oklahoma City over 7)Los Angeles 4-2
3)Los Angeles over 6)Golden State 4-3
4)Minnesota over 5)Sacramento 4-1
Semis
1)Miami over 7)Washington 4-2
3)Chicago over 4)New Jersey 4-3
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| Derrick Rose |
4)Minnesota over 1)Portland 4-1
3)Los Angeles over 2)Oklahoma City 4-2
Conference Finals
3)Chicago over 1)Miami 4-1
3)Los Angeles over 4)Minnesota 4-2
NBA Finals
Chicago over Los Angeles 4-1
Finals MVP: Derrick Rose, Bulls
Derrick Rose will lead the Bulls to their first championship since the Jordan years over Blake Griffin and the upstart Clippers.
2015-2016 Season
Regular Season
East West
1 Miami 1 Los Angeles
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| Stephen Curry |
3 Cleveland 3 Utah
4 Chicago 4 Golden State
5 Washington 5 Los Angeles
6 Milwaukee 6 Phoenix
7 Charlotte 7 Portland
8 Boston 8 Minnesota
Playoffs
Quarters
1)Miami over 8)Boston 4-0
2)New York over 7)Charlotte 4-1
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| Brandon Jennings |
5)Washington over 4)Chicago 4-1
8)Minnesota over 1)Los Angeles 4-3
2)Oklahoma City over 7)Portland 4-2
6)Phoenix over 3)Utah 4-2
4)Golden State over 5)Los Angeles 4-2
Semis
1)Miami over 5)Washington 4-2
2)New York over 3)Cleveland 4-3
4)Golden State over 8)Minnesota 4-1
2)Oklahoma City over 6)Phoenix 4-0
Conference Finals
1)Miami over 2)New York 4-2
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| Dwyane Wade |
2)Oklahoma City over 4)Golden State 4-2
NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-2
Finals MVP: Dwyane Wade, Heat
At long last, the Miami Heat finally win a championship over Kevin Duran't Thunder.
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