[OhCanada-Participant]

The Most Improved Player of The Year Predictions are based on the following criteria:

Talent
-A players abilities, including skill, athleticism, IQ and overall polish.

Work Ethic
-How hard the player commits to getting better, how much work he put in this summer and his overall in-game hustle.

Opportunity
-What role the player is expected to have, what barriers he may have possessing that role, and what players he he has around him.

Also, a player with the most overall PRODUCTION is more likely to win the award then the most overall INCREASE. For example, Player A could go from 15-ppg to 23-ppg and he would win rather then Player B going from 5-ppg to 15-ppg. Player A’s overall production is much more then Player B’s, so it essentially trumps Player B’s increase.

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(HM)-CJ Miles-Utah Jazz
LAST YEARS STATS-9.9-ppg,2.7-rpg,1.7-apg,0.9-spg
PROJECTED STATS-13-ppg,3.5-rpg,2.3-apg,1.3-spg
Alot of people believe CJ Miles is going to breakout on a Utah Jazz team that has a well established system. Sorry guys, I just don’t see it happening. Sure, he maybe able to give 15-points per game every night this year, but his rebounds won’t be any more than 4-per game at best. During the payoffs his minutes increased from 23 to 33-per game, his points per game increased to 14.4, although his rebounds per game dropped to 2.5 and his steals per game dropped to 0.6. This shows me, as his offensive efficiency improves, his all around efficiency decreases. Miles would have to score around 17 or 18-points per game to be in serious consideration of this award, and that just is not happening.

(HM)-Greg Oden-Portland Trailblazers
LAST YEARS STATS-11.1-ppg,8.5-rpg,2.3-bpg,21-Games
PROJECTED STATS-14-ppg,11.0-rpg,3.0-bpg,41-Games
Oden has every skill-set that Coaches, General Managers and Owners drool for in a starting Center. He could become one of the most dominant C’s in the league if only he stayed healthy. The thing is his injury problems really show no signs of slowing down. If Oden manages to play 60 games, Portland should consider that a huge success, and if he plays 70+ games at 32-minutes per game he should win Most Improved Player on basic principals. Lets keep our fingers crossed for Greg Oden.

(HM)-Robin Lopez-Phoenix Suns
LAST YEARS STATS-8.4-ppg,4.9-rpg,1.0-bpg
PROJECTED STATS-12-ppg,10.5-rpg,1-6-bpg
Phoenix has gotten rid of Amare Stoudemire, their dominant big man who ate up alot of minutes in the desert. At Center they are now left with Channing Frye, Robin Lopez and possibly Gani Lawal. The reason I believe that Robin Lopez will be the Big Man to improve the most is the fact that he is the only Big on Phoenix who is a true C. He is also the only one out of Frye, Warrick, and Turkoglu to have a gritty and energetic game. Lopez is not afraid to bang and after losing Admunson, Collins, and Stoudemire Phoenix will need to give a player with that kind of presence alot of minutes. Robin and his brother Brook seem to be confident in his abilities and this should be his make or break year.

(#15)-Jrue Holiday-Philadelphia 76er’s
LAST YEARS STATS-8.0-ppg,3.8-apg,2.6-rpg,1.1-spg
PROJECTED STATS-12.0-ppg,6.5-apg,4.0-rpg,2.0-spg
Jrue Holiday was expected to be a phenom basketball player out of high-school, then his stock fell after his Freshman season at UCLA. During the draft combines and workouts his stock increased to being thought as a lottery selection, but after being selected 18th by the Philadelphia 76er’s his hype quickly disappeared and alot of people gave up on him. The hype is back and Holiday is expected not only to completely take control of the lead PG spot but breakout as a very good young PG in this league. The only problem with this is that the 76er’s already have a very good PG in Lou Williams who deserves playing time. I see Holiday getting about 28 MPG since Collins has to satisfy so many players on Philly, although if he can earn up to 35 minutes his chances as MIP drastically improve.

(#14)-Amir Johnson-Toronto Raptors
LAST YEARS STATS-6.2-ppg,4.8-rpg,0.5-spg,0.8-bpg
PROJECTED STATS-11-ppg,9.5-rpg,0.9-spg, 1.6-bpg
With Chris Bosh gone from Toronto they must compensate for 23-points and 11-rebounds per game and that’s just him, they also have to compensate for Turkoglu’s stats, and maybe even Calderon’s if Colangelo grows some balls and is okay trading for a non guaranteed contract like Dampiers. Amir Johnson is a veteran entering his 6th year and is only 23 years old. Last year Johnson actually had a career low in blocking shots with 0.8-blocks per game. in 5 games as a starter Amir averaged 32-minutes, 17.8-points, 6-rebounds, 1.8-assists, and 1-block per game, while shooting 70% from the field and 85% from the stripe. Yes, 18-ppg, 70% and 85%, look it up! Johnson should prove to be extremely efficient as a scorer, one of the most efficient players in the league, and that’s not even his bread and butter. It should be noted that alot of his offensive game came from Jose Calderon’s pin-point passes and precise play making skills. He Johnson could easily end up with 10-rebounds 2.0-blocks and 1.0-steal per game, especially due to the fact that the only big’s that should get major minutes in Toronto are; Bargnani, Johnson, and Davis (Anderson and Dorsey will get spot minutes and Alabi needs to develop).

(#13)-JJ Hickson-Cleveland Cavaliers
LAST YEARS STATS-8.5-ppg,4.9-rpg,0.4-spg,0.5-bpg
PROJECTED STATS-12-ppg,8-rpg,0.7-spg,0.9-bpg
Alot of people are dubbing JJ Hickson the next star of Cleveland, but not me. At least not this year. He should make drastic improvements but the biggest flaw I see in him breaking out to become a star is the fact that, Lebron created alot of his offense. 78-percent of JJ Hickson’s converted shots were assisted which is extremely high and without the top “Play-making Wing” arguably ever, how efficient can JJ Hickson be? Despite this I still see him becoming a good option as a physical athletic scorer, and Mo Williams should be able to help him score as a good 3rd or 4th option. They will definitely continue to over-hyped and overplay him thou…

(#12)-Roy Hibbert-Indiana Pacers
LAST YEARS STATS-11.7-ppg,5.7-rpg,2.0-apg,1.6-bpg
PROJECTED STATS-15-ppg,8.0-rpg,3.0-apg,2-bpg
Roy Hibbert’s biggest flaws throughout his career has been his foul problems and his lack of rebounding which stems from his foul problems. ESPN reports that Roy has been training with Hall-of-Famer Bill Walton this off-season. Walton and Hibbert are mostly working on intangibles and fundamentals that are necessary to be a successful starting C in the L. They are also working on positioning, rebounding and shot blocking, and I’m sure that’s not all. Hibbert has a chance to make a huge name for himself with Murphy now out of Indiana and Hibbert is the only Big who looks like he should really be in Indiana’s starting lineup. He has all the tools to be successful, but can he learn to use them?

(#11)-Terrence Williams-New Jersey Nets
LAST YEARS STATS-8.4-ppg,4.5-rpg,2.9-apg,0.5-spg
PROJECTED STATS-14-ppg,6-5rpg,4.5-apg,1.0-spg
-New Jersey maybe the most improved team this year even despite Miami acquiring Bosh and James (that’s how bad NJ was last year). During the month of March Williams averaged 14.1-points, 6.7-rebounds and 4.9-assists per game, and during April’s 7 games he averaged 14.3-points, 7.1-rebound, and 6.3 assists per game including a monster triple-double against Chicago. Sometimes people forget how much of a monster Williams is on the glass and play-making, in his senior year at Louisville he averaged 8.6-rebounds and 5.0-assists per game. Williams has an elite work ethic and during last summer he worked with Gary Payton (I’m not sure if he still does). Avery Johnson has a tendency to give hard workers extended minutes. T-Dub’s averages would be increased if New Jersey wasn’t so stacked at the wing-position, although I still see Williams being the 1st wing, 2nd ball handler, (Harris “1st”) and 3rd option, (Lopez “1st”, Harris “2nd”).

(#10)-DeMar Derozan-Toronto Raptors
LAST YEARS STATS-8.9-ppg,2.9-rpg,0.7-apg,0.6-spg
PROJECTED STATS-16-ppg,5-rpg,2.5-apg,1.5-spg
Like stated at #14 with DeMar Derozan Amir has some big shoes to fill in Toronto. With Bargnani obviously stepping in as the immediate 1st option that leaves a battle for the 2nd option between Jack, Weems, and Derozan. Since Derozan is much younger (21, 24 and 27) and Toronto invested a Lotttery Pick in him he should get to be 2nd option from the beginning of the Season and get extended minutes. Derozan has improved on many parts of his game, most notably his intelligence. Coming into this year Derozan will display much better pace and skill rather then trying to force plays with his athleticism. I expect DeMar to breakout late in the Season sometime after the Allstar Game so if he starts off the Season averaging 13-points per game don’t be shocked. Derozan still needs to develop many parts of his game including range, strength, rebounding, positioning, play-making, handles and all around IQ. He will most likely get 30 or more minutes per game, as the Raps maybe playing for a Top 5 Pick this year.

(#9)-Nicolas Batum-Portland Trailblazers
LAST YEARS STATS-10.3-ppg,3.8-rpg,1.2-apg,0.6-spg,0.6-bpg
PROJECTED STATS-15-ppg,6-rpg,2-apg,1-bpg,1-spg
Nicolas Batum is a multi-talented wing for the Portland Trailblazers who should really have a breakout year in 2010/2011. He is currently playing with team France and getting plenty of experience as the 1’st option scoring wise on a French team whos regular players (Parker, Pietrus) did not join this Summer. With Outlaw, and Webster gone and being replaced by Babbitt and Matthews and Fernandez will most likely be traded for a draft pick the Blazers are expecting Batum to really step up and produce to make their absence a softer blow to the rotation. He had minor injury issues last year and hopefully those problems do not re-occur.

(#8)-Ray Felton-New York Knicks
LAST YEARS STATS-12.1-ppg,3.6-rpg,5.6-apg,1.5-spg
PROJECTED STATS-16-ppg,4.0-rpg,8.0-apg,1.5-spg
-There maybe alot of people who believe Felton is not capable of these kind of numbers, give me one reason he can’t do it? Last year he had his worst season since his Rookie campaign and the 3 years before that he averaged around 14-points, 3.5-rebounds, 7-assists and 1..5-steals per game. Felton is very quick and is a much better offensive player then he gets credit for. The fact that he has been trapped in Charlotte’s limited offensive strategy had kept his stats from showing his talent. Dantoni will make best of Felton’s speed, vision and newly aqcuired jump shot as Felton will become the qaurterback of the run and gun system. Felton is moving from a bottom 5 offensive system, to a top 5 offensive system. Dont sleep on him.

(#7)-Kevin Love-Minnesota Timberwolves
LAST YEARS STATS-14-ppg,11-rpg,2.3-apg,O.7spg,0.4bpg
PROJECTED STATS-18-ppg,13.5-rpg.3-apg,1.2-spg,0.6-bpg
-Kevin Love maybe the most underrated player in the game as far as talent, potential and efficiency goes. He led the league in rebounds per 48 minutes, is a great interior passer and is only 21 years old.Last year Love played 33 games where he averaged 30 plus minutes recording 33.1-minutes, 16.2-points and 12.4-rebounds per game. That was alongside Al Jefferson who was a dominant post presence and not much of an interior passer at all. This year with Love expected to play above 30-minutes per game alongside Darko Milicic his stats should sky rocket. Love’s experience with Team USA should really pay off and show in bundles as he leads his Minnesota T-Wolves to another Top 5 draft selection. Coach K could drastically improve his conditioning and defense.

(#6)-Marreese Speights-Philadelphia 76’ers
LAST YEARS STATS-8.6-ppg,4.1-rpg,0.5bpg
PROJECTED STATS-15.0-ppg,9.0-rpg,1.5-bpg
In 2009-2010, Marreese was most definitely been robbed of oppurtunity as a result of bad coaching last year by Eddie Jordan. In the first 3 months of the year he had great averages; 12.6-points,5.6-rebounds and 0.7-blocks per game in just 22-minutes per game. Those stats are extremely effeicient and are Lamarcus Aldridge-esque, per-minute. Hawes and Brand are also in the frontcourt for Philadelphia, although Speights’s emergence as Philly’s future big man has been long awaited and he can play PF and C. Marreese Speights should start off the season behind Hawes and Brand, but as his play shows effiecency and production his role should also grow.

(#5)-JaVale McGee-Washington Wizards
LAST YEARS STATS-6.4-ppg,4.1-rpg,1.7-bpg,0.3-spg
PROJECTED STATS-11-ppg,11-rpg,2.5-bpg,0.6-spg
McGee led the league last year in Blocks Per 48 Minutes with 6. Washington’s team has done a complete 360 from last year and essentially reacquired Gilbert Arenas. They have alot of players who can score the basketball which will mean alot of missed shots, offensive rebound and tip in chances.Washington expects Andray Blatche to get a larger role on this team and some people believe McGee and Blatche cant co-exist, which is nonsense. Blatche’s stats should go down but McGee’s will not be effected. McGee should get alot of easy dunk opportunities created from Wall and any other willing passers on the team due to his superb athletic abilities which should take some possessions away from Blatche. McGee will benefit from Blatche’s presence because he will score most of his points from athletic plays, well placed pass, and offensive rebounds. McGee isn’t a great Rebounder but is the only player with any rebounding abilities on the team, and their will be alot of missed shots on both ends due to the inevitable run and gun style they will adopt. I expect McGee and Wall to be like a Chandler, Paul combination.

(#4)-Stephen Curry-Golden State Warriors
LAST YEARS STATS- 17.5-ppg,4.5-rpg,5.9-apg,1.9-spg
PROJECTED STATS-22.0-ppg,5.0-rpg,7.5-apg,2.5-spg
Stephen Curry is an offensive phenom and is one of the most effortless scorers in the game today. In his final 49 games he averaged 21.0-points,6.8-assists,4.9-rebounds, and 1.9-steals per game and in his final 8 games he averaged 26.4-points,8.1-assists,6.4-rebounds, and 2.6-steals per game. He had a triple double (36-points,13-assists-10-rebounds and 3-steals) and many near triple doubles throughout the course of they year. In the last game of the season Curry scored a season high 42-points, along with 9-assists, 8-rebounds and 2-steals against Portland who was fighting for playoff position. This Season Golden State has gotten rid of players that heave up bad shots and have low IQ. They also gave up alot of shooters and replaced them with good role players, (Morrow, Maggette, Randolph, Watson, Turiaf, Tolliver, George -OUT- Lee, Wright, Bell, Udoh, Gadzuric, Pargo and Lin-IN-). This team allows the Warrior’s to be much better in every aspect of the game, including offensive effeicency due to the established options on the team which will most likely be Ellis(1st), Curry(2nd), Lee(3rd), as opposed to anyone taking a shot when they feel like it. With more structure and Curry as the designated playmaker to initiate the offense he has a great oppurtunity to breakout as one of the best offensive players in the league. Playing near 40-minutes per game helps too.

(#3)-Anthony Randolph-New York Knicks
LAST YEARS STATS-11.6-ppg,6.5-rpg,1.3-apg,0.8-spg,1.8-bpg
PROJECTED STATS-15-ppg,9.0-rpg,2.0-apg,1.5-spg, 2.5-bpg
The new York Knicks have been hyping up the hell out of this guy, Walt Frazier even said he could potentially be a Hall of Famer. Randolph could prove to be a great marketing piece, and already shows more marketing value potential for New York then any player the Knicks had on their Roster last year. That alone tells me the Knicks organization will give him big minutes. Also it has been said that the Knicks want Stoudemire to play the 4 position although if you look at the Roster Stoudemire is undeniably the best C and the best thing for the team would be to have Galinari start at 3, Randolph at 4 and Stoudeire at 5. Even if Randolph does not start he can play 3 positions and looks like he would be the first player to fill in for any of those 3 positions if anyone got fatigued or injured. Look for a Josh Smith-esque stat line from Anthony Randolph.

(#2)-Micheal Beasley-Minnesota TimberWolves
LAST YEARS STATS-14.8-ppg,5.8-rpg,1.0-apg,0.6-spg,0.8-bpg
PROJECTED STATS-19.0-ppg,7.0-rpg,2.5-apg,1.0-spg,1.0-bpg
Micheal Beasley has gone through quite a bit of turmoil in his NBA career. From smoking Marijuana, to checking into a rehab clinic (which obviously was not for Marijuana). It hasn’t been the most storybook career for Micheal. But now thanks to the great David Kahn (all sarcasm intended) Beasley finally has a chance to B-Easy in Minnesota, a city that is not known for its lime-life or media savvy. It is undeniable that the 21 year old Micheal Beasley can become a very good player in this league if he cleans up his life, and is allowed to take all the shots he wants, and he has been given both opportunities in Minni. Whether he takes advantage is unknown although what is certain is that he will score in Minni after being in Miami and held to a 2nd option, and told to be a “defensive presence”. He should feel alot more free here in Minni.

(#1)-Darren Collison-Indiana Pacers
LAST YEARS STATS-12.4-ppg,5.7-apg,2.5-rpg,1.0-spg
PROJECTED STATS-17.0-ppg,9.0apg,3.5-rpg,1.5-spg
— Collision may have been the most surprising breakout rookie performer last Season. Coming into the NBA as a backup to Chris Paul expectations were not that high, now he is expected to bring light to an organization that has been trapped in some dark days as of late, and bring wins in bundles to the Indiana Pacers. As a Rookie Darren averaged 12.4-points and 5.4-assists per-game throughout the year, including 18.8-points and 9.1 assists per-game as a starter. Collison has anyone challenging him as the lead Guard and should get 30 to 38 MPG depending on how much he can handle. Offensively when the year starts Collison may have just as many offensive weapons in Indiana as he did in New Orleans especially if GM Bird is willing to trade T.J. Ford or Mike Dunleavy For a PF like Charlie Villanueva or Boris Diaw.

OVERVEIW
#1-Darren Collison
#2-Micheal Beasley
#3-Anthony Randolph
#4-Stephen Curry
#5-JaVale McGee
#6 Marreese Spieghts
#7-Kevin Love
#8-Ray Felton
#9-DeMar Derozan
#10-Terrence Williams
#11-Roy Hibbert
#12-JJ Hickson
#13-Amir Johnson
#14-Jrue Holiday
#15-Robin Lopez
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CJ Miles
Greg Oden
DJ Augustin

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

My top 3, in order:

Anthony Randolph – Will look like a taller Sean Marion with D’Antoni and put up similar numbers..
Javale McGee – Will have to start and will be asked to produce big time with this young team…
Darren Collison – Doesnt get the nod because people expect him to be better.. Expectations dont equal awards..

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

My top 3, in order:

Anthony Randolph – Will look like a taller Sean Marion with D’Antoni and put up similar numbers..
Javale McGee – Will have to start and will be asked to produce big time with this young team…
Darren Collison – Doesnt get the nod because people expect him to be better.. Expectations dont equal awards..

[McWinningParticipant]

I disagree with Ray ray.

Remember befor Larry came has was shooting in te 30s, and lows 40s, and had a lot of turnovers.

Hes just not very impressive to me at all.

[McWinningParticipant]

I disagree with Ray ray.

Remember befor Larry came has was shooting in te 30s, and lows 40s, and had a lot of turnovers.

Hes just not very impressive to me at all.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Noone said he is going to shoot nice percentages, fact is he is playing for Dantoni in New York. His stats will look better, and New York’s media will hype that up. He will be made out to be much better then he is and everyone will agree, then come playoffs time New York will most likely face Boston, Chicago, or Orlando and Felton will get abused by a better PG.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Noone said he is going to shoot nice percentages, fact is he is playing for Dantoni in New York. His stats will look better, and New York’s media will hype that up. He will be made out to be much better then he is and everyone will agree, then come playoffs time New York will most likely face Boston, Chicago, or Orlando and Felton will get abused by a better PG.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Shouldnt you be making a 1000th point thread by now?

[OhCanada-Participant]

Shouldnt you be making a 1000th point thread by now?

[Mr.Knick 32Participant]

Oh Canada. I have to say this is one of your best post.

Move Anthony Randolph down (Gasp!), he will probably be the 6th man for NY. Kevin Love is kinda high but I see it. Raymond Felton is a nice look there but I think DeRozan should be higher then him because I see alot of DeRozan improvement this year. I admit, watching some tape on him- he’s improved and should get huge PT to develop and some late game chances.

Overall: +1

[Mr.Knick 32Participant]

Oh Canada. I have to say this is one of your best post.

Move Anthony Randolph down (Gasp!), he will probably be the 6th man for NY. Kevin Love is kinda high but I see it. Raymond Felton is a nice look there but I think DeRozan should be higher then him because I see alot of DeRozan improvement this year. I admit, watching some tape on him- he’s improved and should get huge PT to develop and some late game chances.

Overall: +1

[JoeWolf1]

Good post man, I agree with just about everything you said.

[JoeWolf1]

Good post man, I agree with just about everything you said.

[MagikKnickParticipant]

Damnnnnnnn, Oh-Canada, this is a great post…you outdid yourself

I like your list alot, i’d switch a few guys up or down, but still quite an impressive list

[MagikKnickParticipant]

Damnnnnnnn, Oh-Canada, this is a great post…you outdid yourself

I like your list alot, i’d switch a few guys up or down, but still quite an impressive list

[bkballerParticipant]

If Duhon looked decent for a short stretch as a Knicks PG a year ago, I’m sure Felton will be fine…

[bkballerParticipant]

If Duhon looked decent for a short stretch as a Knicks PG a year ago, I’m sure Felton will be fine…

[OhCanada-Participant]

If Galinari, Stoudemire or Turiaf get injured or slip up in production that will give Randolph a huge oppurtunity to breakout, he will also already get big minutes. Also the reason Felton is higher then Derozan is because he has the undoubted starting PG position locked up for the Knicks, and when you think about PG’s in Dantoni;s system he has never made any PG look worse, also he will improve in scoring and assists when Derozans improvements will most likely be limited to scoring. Thanks for the compliments.

[OhCanada-Participant]

If Galinari, Stoudemire or Turiaf get injured or slip up in production that will give Randolph a huge oppurtunity to breakout, he will also already get big minutes. Also the reason Felton is higher then Derozan is because he has the undoubted starting PG position locked up for the Knicks, and when you think about PG’s in Dantoni;s system he has never made any PG look worse, also he will improve in scoring and assists when Derozans improvements will most likely be limited to scoring. Thanks for the compliments.

[joecheck88Participant]

i like beasley for 22 and 9 but i agree with everyone, it was a very good post.

[joecheck88Participant]

i like beasley for 22 and 9 but i agree with everyone, it was a very good post.

[joecheck88Participant]

i like beasley for 22 and 9 but i agree with everyone, it was a very good post.

[joecheck88Participant]

i like beasley for 22 and 9 but i agree with everyone, it was a very good post.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

No Brandon Jennings?

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

No Brandon Jennings?

[OhCanada-Participant]

I expect Brandon to increase his shot and playmaking but man, they added so many players. Maggette, Gooden, , Douglas Roberts, and Sanders. I expect him to maybe increase his play-making and percentages but no drastic improvements.

[OhCanada-Participant]

I expect Brandon to increase his shot and playmaking but man, they added so many players. Maggette, Gooden, , Douglas Roberts, and Sanders. I expect him to maybe increase his play-making and percentages but no drastic improvements.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

Well if his shooting improves, he could easily be an 18-9 guy, especially with the new weapons he has to dish it to.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

Well if his shooting improves, he could easily be an 18-9 guy, especially with the new weapons he has to dish it to.

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

Wow.. Jennings at 18??

Lets look at this team..

Salmons – 15-17 points
Bogut – 15-17 points
Redd – 10-12
Jennings – 16-18
Gooden – 10-12
Delfino – 8-10
Maggette – 15-17
Ilyasovia – 8-10
Dooling – 5-7
Mbah A Moute – 5-7

It this were to be so, and I dont think it will.. That would put the Bucks as the highest scoring team in the league…

That is if those players only score that bottom number as their average… If it was more, like you said Jennings is going to do, then they might be one of the highest scoring teams ever…

Jennings isnt going to be at 18.. More like 14 and 7 or 8.. You need to step back and look at all of the talent that this kid has around him and realize that it is good for him not to score alot.. He needs to start being a PG and not an AI..

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

Wow.. Jennings at 18??

Lets look at this team..

Salmons – 15-17 points
Bogut – 15-17 points
Redd – 10-12
Jennings – 16-18
Gooden – 10-12
Delfino – 8-10
Maggette – 15-17
Ilyasovia – 8-10
Dooling – 5-7
Mbah A Moute – 5-7

It this were to be so, and I dont think it will.. That would put the Bucks as the highest scoring team in the league…

That is if those players only score that bottom number as their average… If it was more, like you said Jennings is going to do, then they might be one of the highest scoring teams ever…

Jennings isnt going to be at 18.. More like 14 and 7 or 8.. You need to step back and look at all of the talent that this kid has around him and realize that it is good for him not to score alot.. He needs to start being a PG and not an AI..

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

You’re giving Dooling, Mbah A Moute, and Ilyasova too much credit here.

I highly doubt those 3 players will average 18-34points per game.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

You’re giving Dooling, Mbah A Moute, and Ilyasova too much credit here.

I highly doubt those 3 players will average 18-34points per game.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

and to add another thing, you’re telling me the Bucks will average about 107-127 points per game? Cmon man.. SMH

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

and to add another thing, you’re telling me the Bucks will average about 107-127 points per game? Cmon man.. SMH

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

Salmons will get about 16
Bogut about 15
Jennings about 18
Maggette about 13
Redd about 10
Gooden about 7-8
Delfino about 6
Ilyasova about 4
Dooling about 4
Mbah A Moute about 2-3

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

Salmons will get about 16
Bogut about 15
Jennings about 18
Maggette about 13
Redd about 10
Gooden about 7-8
Delfino about 6
Ilyasova about 4
Dooling about 4
Mbah A Moute about 2-3

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

Dude.. I am saying it wont happen.. Jennings wont get 18 and 9 and the Bucks wont average more than 101 points a game..

Salmons and Maggette will get anywhere from 15-20 points per game, a piece..
Bogut will be a 14 and 10 guy
You will get close to 30 a game from the bench guys.
If Redd plays, he gives you close to 10..
Gooden is close to 10..
That leaves Jennings with around 14 points…

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

Dude.. I am saying it wont happen.. Jennings wont get 18 and 9 and the Bucks wont average more than 101 points a game..

Salmons and Maggette will get anywhere from 15-20 points per game, a piece..
Bogut will be a 14 and 10 guy
You will get close to 30 a game from the bench guys.
If Redd plays, he gives you close to 10..
Gooden is close to 10..
That leaves Jennings with around 14 points…

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

Jennings wont lead this team in scoring.. If he does, they wont be worth much.. You have to let guys that have done it for years, keep doing it.. The vets will lead this team while Jennings gets all the credit..

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

Jennings wont lead this team in scoring.. If he does, they wont be worth much.. You have to let guys that have done it for years, keep doing it.. The vets will lead this team while Jennings gets all the credit..

[lalailaParticipant]

Jennings is the man there…if he starts to shoot at least over 40% he can get 20 per game..other guys will score less because of Jennings not Jennings because of others(offcourse without them Jennings would score even more, but still he is the best player in this team and he will be with the ball in his hands)

[lalailaParticipant]

Jennings is the man there…if he starts to shoot at least over 40% he can get 20 per game..other guys will score less because of Jennings not Jennings because of others(offcourse without them Jennings would score even more, but still he is the best player in this team and he will be with the ball in his hands)

[OhCanada-Participant]

Ok Tongue out my mistake, perhaps I should have also put him in honerable mention. But that would mean Tyreke would have to go in and Thornton and just about every sophmore who will make slight improvements. I see Jennings going 17-ppg and 7-apg effiecently. Thats a 1.5-ppg increase and a 1.3-apg increase which would not make him a better candidate then anybody on this list.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Ok Tongue out my mistake, perhaps I should have also put him in honerable mention. But that would mean Tyreke would have to go in and Thornton and just about every sophmore who will make slight improvements. I see Jennings going 17-ppg and 7-apg effiecently. Thats a 1.5-ppg increase and a 1.3-apg increase which would not make him a better candidate then anybody on this list.

[OhCanada-Participant]

New players to add to the list are Jeff Teague and Paul Millsap.

With Crawfords situation up in the air, and Bibby on his last years recording career lows last year, Teague should be getting much needed experience as the PG of the future.

Millspap averaged 18-points 9-rebounds and 2-assists last year in the playoffs off the bench. Its funny how many Jazz fans rave about Miles when Millsap has an honest chance to make huge improvements.

[OhCanada-Participant]

New players to add to the list are Jeff Teague and Paul Millsap.

With Crawfords situation up in the air, and Bibby on his last years recording career lows last year, Teague should be getting much needed experience as the PG of the future.

Millspap averaged 18-points 9-rebounds and 2-assists last year in the playoffs off the bench. Its funny how many Jazz fans rave about Miles when Millsap has an honest chance to make huge improvements.

[stanford hoops]

I don’t see mcgee doing awhole lot better because he still has trouble picking up fouls and he’s a worst offensive player then yi who he will be sharing time with. Add to the fact wall won’t be cp3 in year one and agent zero getting alot of looks. I like the rest of the list though. I think beasly should improve dramatically with the wolves since he’s there most talented offensive player. Also think
love should easily get a high double double

[stanford hoops]

I don’t see mcgee doing awhole lot better because he still has trouble picking up fouls and he’s a worst offensive player then yi who he will be sharing time with. Add to the fact wall won’t be cp3 in year one and agent zero getting alot of looks. I like the rest of the list though. I think beasly should improve dramatically with the wolves since he’s there most talented offensive player. Also think
love should easily get a high double double

[omphalosParticipant]

Just wrote a post about this on my blog, thought I’d share. This is one of the hardest awards to pick I find.

5. Batum 4. Martell Webster 3. Anthony Randolph 2. JJ Hickson 1. Michael Beasley.

Justifications can be found at http://itsahardwoodlife.blogspot.com/2010/09/mip-predictions.html

I don’t think Collison is going to win it; he’ll have a whole lot of pressure on him and he was so good last season that I’m not sure he can get much better.

[omphalosParticipant]

Just wrote a post about this on my blog, thought I’d share. This is one of the hardest awards to pick I find.

5. Batum 4. Martell Webster 3. Anthony Randolph 2. JJ Hickson 1. Michael Beasley.

Justifications can be found at http://itsahardwoodlife.blogspot.com/2010/09/mip-predictions.html

I don’t think Collison is going to win it; he’ll have a whole lot of pressure on him and he was so good last season that I’m not sure he can get much better.

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