Who's going to have a Monster Season this Year?
This year could be Tyrekes year to take over. He has been working on his shot and his game alot this summer and is facing some harsh critics after a few dissapointing years, it is do or die for his career this year to determine if he is going to be an allstar or just a solid contributer.
Cousins could beast it up after being snubbed for Davis in the olympics.
A non Kings player I think could really bring the heat this year could be Devin Harris looking to show people he has what he showed us a few years ago.
Hes an obvious candidate after ridding themselves of all the knuckleheads and adding some more talent. If he does Washington could very well become a playoff threat with Wall as a maybe a 20-10 guy with the ability to knockdown the occasional jump shot.
Also Evan Turner replacing Iggy as their new Swiss Army Knife.
I expect big things from Bynum now that he's the face of the franchise for the 76ers ... kind of Bold prediction but i think he'll put up 25 and 13 .... really bold but if he's putting up 18 and 12 being the 2nd option a slight increase in points and rebounds isn't that hard to imagine
I think Bynum's numbers will be huge now that he doesn't have to share shots with Kobe or rebounds with Gasol. But will the Sixers go deep into the playoffs? No, sorry. Losing Dre I. and Elton Brand kind of cancels out adding Bynum. Sixers will struggle to make the playoffs and then get eliminated in the first round by the Heat.
Bynum will give the 76ers something both Iguodala and Brand combined didn't give them... A true low post presence at both ends!
IF Turner steps up and has a breakout year, the 76ers can be a team that gets into the second round and gives some team problems.
Couple predictions, I think Bynum is going to breakout and average 26 and 11 this season, because there was a 25 game stretch during the season where Bynum averaged 23 and 11, and Kobe was only out in half of them. He's gonna be an absolute beast, the most offensively dominant big man we've seen since Yao in 2007 around that time when he was averaging 25 a game.
Also, I expect Russell Westbrook to go and average 27 a game and shut up all of the idiot doubters. Not counting the first ten games of the season where he struggled, he averaged 25 ppg on 46% shooting for the season. I really think that he's going to find more ways t score and slowly but surely learn to control himself and slow down a bit.
And I have huge expectations for my boy DMC, he's gonna go off, I predict he's gonna average 22 and 11 on 48% shooting, and take another huge step twoard being a top 5 player in the league. We're still two years away from when I think he'll take the league by strom and average close to 30 a game, and dominate the game like no big we've seen since Shaq.
I think...
Andrew Bynum: 23 ppg 12,5 rpg 2 apg 0,6 spg 2,3 bpg
Michael Beasley: 20,8 ppg 8,8 rpg 2,6 apg 0,8 spg 1 bpg
Josh Smith: 21 ppg 11 rpg 4 apg 1,6 spg 2,1 bpg
Kevin Durant: 29,3 ppg 8,4 rpg 4,5 apg 1,4 spg 1,4 bpg
John Wall: 21,5 ppg 5,1 rpg 10,1 apg 2,3 spg 1,2 bpg
Blake Griffin: 25,5 ppg 13 rpg 4 apg 1 spg 1 bpg
LeBron James: 28,2 ppg 8 rpg 8 apg 1,8 spg 1 bpg
Rajon Rondo: 14 ppg 6 rpg 12 apg 2 spg 0,2 bpg
Everything could be possible ..
until the day arrives, no one can know, could be that the rookies in very bad teams, they had a monster season
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: 20 ppg 9 rpg 4,4 apg 1,5 spg 1,5 bpg ?
Harrison Barnes: 23,5 ppg 7,4 rpg 2,5 apg 1,4 spg 0,6 bpg ?
Anthony Davis: 18 ppg 12 rpg 2 apg 1,5 spg 4 bpg ?
This is what I love about the NBA, where anything can happen..
We're going to finally get to see exactly what Jeff Teague and Josh Smith are made of with Joe Johnson out. Teague will have the ball in his hands more often and Josh Smith will get a lot more shot opportunities.
Thaddeus Young could break out and become the starting PF or SF now that the 6ers have solid size down-low with Bynum. It's easier to play Young when you have a 7'1-7'2" Bynum playing next to him and the subtraction of Andre Iguodala has opened up a spot at small forward as well. He can now focus on being a mismatch and either forward position he plays rather than worrying if he'll even see extended minutes behind Brand, Iggy, or E.T.
Klay Thompson might break out as there is no more Monta Ellis for the entire season and could be the main offensive option for the Warriors. He can easily average 20ppg this season.
Ersan Ilyasova playing off double-teams created by Ellis and Jennings can shoot open gaps, knock down jumpers, and grab rebounds with the best of them. We've seen what he can do last season when given the minutes and now that he's got his contract, he better show up and live up to it.
We saw what Derrick Williams can do when given the minutes and now that Michael Beasley's been unloaded, Williams may be the X-Factor for the Wolves next season and in their future. Whether he'll start or not is one thing but he will certaintly be at the very least a 6th man.
Kawhi Leonard has nowhere else but up and eventually he will be the 1st or 2nd option on the Spurs in a couple of years. Might as well start that this season as the Spurs Trio is aging. We could see Kawhi Leonard improve greatly this upcoming season as he'll have a summer under the wings of Parker, Ginobili, Duncan, and of course, Gregg Popovich.
" It is a shame because Kwame Brown was due to break out with a huge year until the Sixers traded for Bynum. "
HILARIOUS.
I agree c FRAN. I think Blake Griffin will have a monster year after showing little progression in his second season.
kyrie irving will just keep getting better. The guy played great against team usa in a scrimmage. watch out!
andrei kirilenko will have his best year. I think he fits well in that system, and it will help that he has rubio to get him easy shots. gosh he looked really good in the olympics. i'm hoping that will transfer over
Melo certainly has been playing as good as he ever has from the end of last season through the Olympics. I wonder if Kidd will find a way to set him up a little better or if we are just going to see Melo issolations all game.
I think Love will basically continue to do what he has done since he got into the league. But he will be on a 40 to 50 win team and will now be treated as a clear All Star and one of the leagues greats because his team wins. Folks will say he got so much experience with the Olympic team and that he grew up. But really it will just be that Wolves dropped some terrible players from their rotation.
I think J. McGee and Faried get consistant minutes and the Nuggets win lots of games, so they will be considered to have breakout seasons even though doing nothing new.
I like the Cousin prediction. The chip on his shoulder keeps getting bigger. Walking around with that thing must be really working his quads. I think he continues to abuse people in the post. He is going to approach each game like he is done playing games and going to take it to people and take the respect of the league.
Al Harrington and Arron Affalo. Lol.
To those saying Demarcus at 20 & 10 or close. That is basically what he did last year. That is just his improvement. Breakout would be 25 & 14 which is what he is capable of right now!! Hope he puts it together.
I will go with Jrue Holiday. Think he could break out into a real player this year. I think last year was a little disappointing for him. So, maybe 18ppg, 5rpg and 7apg with his already good defense. Could push for an all star spot behind D Will and Rondo. Fighting with John Wall.
Melo and Amare i think will play possesed. Melo will be better after playing For USA and Amare after working with Hakeem.
Melo 28.6ppg 8.1 rpg, 3.5apg
Amare 22.0ppg.9.5rpg.2.3 apg
other predictions
Bynum: 25.2ppg 12.9rpg, 2.4bpg
Greg Monroe: 19.4ppg 11.5rpg, 3.4apg
Michael Kidd GIlchrist: 16.3ppg, 6.8rpg, 3.2apg
Evan Turner: 15.7ppg, 7.8rpg, 4.2apg
Klay Thompson: 17.3ppg, 4.1rpg, 3.2apg
Chris Paul 21.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 10.6apg (he averaged 20.3ppg and 9.4 apg post allstar break including 21 and 10 in april) He has a first training camp with the Clippers and his supporting cast this year is better than last year
In his 20 games or so last season Bargs was really showing a major breakout - top 10 in scoring while he was healthy, and much improved defence.
Now with Valenciunas in the mix and no chance of ever having to go back to the centre position, Andrea has everything in place to show what he can do.
Everyone wants to see what Jonas can do...but to me Bargnani is going to be the one making waves this season.
http://m.nbcsports.com/rotoworld-main-headlines/sport/rotoworld-hl-nba?a... I can see him avg a 16-10-3 on 60%
you guys know MKG is a defensive minded player right? he can finish on the break but hes not averaging 16ppg as a rookie. I agree with pretty much everyone else being discussed, the problem is that only half of the players who SHOULD have breakout seasons actually DO. With that being said I would love to see a big year from OJ Mayo, Mike Beasley, Greg Monroe, Evan Turner and Tyreke Evans.
Does everyone remember Al Harrington averaging a career high 20ppg off the bench for the Knicks 2 years ago? I think he'll have a big year with the Magic and probably lead them in scoring.
I like McGhee at 15/6 and 10. I think thats possible over the course ofa full year with the team, training camp and just familiarity with his teammates.
I pray OJ has a great year even though I hate dallas no just Cuban. Dallas is a great town. I am one of the few who believes he still has star potential.
Im hoping fpr big things from Tyreke but the perimeter pieces on that team still dont match really do they. Im not convinces hes a sf at ALL. DMCs gonna get his this year but Im not sure if that will corrolate to team success, I think hes the type to just go for his numbers at this stage as hes definately looking for recognition as one of the dominant bigs in the league
Beasleys ready for big things too. Im not sure how many wins theyll get out west but his numbers will be nice ( i hope)
Im looking forward to Josh Smiths year to- 23/10 - just hope he doesnt get readdicted to deep jumpers
Yeah Beasley is the first guy that comes to mind here; he's going to get plenty of shots, should be able to stay healthy, and for the first time in his career isn't in the shadow of a clear-cut franchise player.
Also, agree with the people saying Tyreke and Wall; Wall is going to be recognised because of team success, Tyreke is going to find his groove again with good health and more work on his jumper this off-season.
I can't wait to see what type of stats Bynum will put up being the 1st option.....I like the 76'ers,but once you get pass Bynum their Frontline is really overrated...Hawes have never played power forward before,but i like the idea of starting him at pf..He's a good passer,rebounder and can step out and hit from mid-range...Thad Young is better suited to come off the bench..I'll love to see them sign Kenyon Martin...My friend that lives in Philly said he heard they are trying to swing a deal for Wilson Chandler....
I'm also eager to see how Kidd-Gilchrist does...He's a role player with a franchise player's mindset....
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5 Guys that could have Breakout Seasons
1.Bynum-Will he be Motivated to prove he's better than Howard or will he continue to show immaturity?
2.John Wall-Has the talent to be among the nba's top 10 players,but hasnt put it all 2gether yet...
3.Kidd-Gilchrist-Nobody talks about his post game....
4.Jeremy Lin-Will show people he wasnt a fluke..
5.Anthony Davis-Might be more nba ready then people think...He showed in London he can hang with the big boys..But he has to get stronger...
DeMarcus Cousins can 20/10 also can be 3-4apg one of the best passing big , he even can be close to 2 steals per game..he said in video this offseason he is tired of loosing i see him being motivated and i see his atittude in a good way..
also Derrick Favors van be very close around 15/10 and top10 in block if given minutes..
how about Paul George too?
A *MONSTER* season?
Other than the obvious players like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, etc... I think the only other guy I can see having a real monster season is Andrew Bynum. Here's why:
#1. He'll be 100% healthy.
#2. He no longer will be in Kobe Bryant's shadow and won't have to share touches with Pau Gasol. He'll be the top option with the 76ers and they will run their offense through him. Doug Collins will surround him with floor spacers like Spencer Hawes, Jason Richardson and Nick Young. Both Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner should be able to attack the lane and create easy opportunities for Bynum as well. I do think Bynum will have to adjust because he's played off of Kobe and Gasol for years... It'll be different being the primary focus of defenses and seeing more double teams.
#3. He's in a contract year with plenty of motivation. He'll embrace having his own team. He's ready to show what he learned in the Lakers under Phil Jackson, Kareem Abdul Jabar, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol.
#4. He's playing very close to home.
All these things just lead me to believe he'll have a monster season. Not a good or very good season... I mean, a real monster season.
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Melo and Amare i think will
Melo and Amare i think will play possesed. Melo will be better after playing For USA and Amare after working with Hakeem.
Melo 28.6ppg 8.1 rpg, 3.5apg
Amare 22.0ppg.9.5rpg.2.3 apg
other predictions
Bynum: 25.2ppg 12.9rpg, 2.4bpg
Greg Monroe: 19.4ppg 11.5rpg, 3.4apg
ban franfran and this guy they are out of control, I will cut my dick off and eat it if Carmelo and Amare combine for over 50 a game
Maybe we will see a big year from Tiago Splitter like 16 and 8.
A big year for Udoh he should make the all star team over Chandler.
Westbrook: how much better can he get? He is already a 2 time All-star, 2 time 2nd All NBA. Played in every single game of his in his NBA career (ironman).
In 2011-12, even though his scoring ave went up to 23 ppg, his assist went down to 5.5 apg.
I think his monster season is still to come. I thinking 25 ppg, 7.5 apg. That might not seem like a lot, but it is a extra 6 points that Westbrook contributes to OKC's 103 team scoring ave in 2012.
Throw in a All Star game MVP.
And I predict Javale to become a bit better offensively, and I se him putting up 15 and 9 this season, and he'll improve as the season goes on. Not sure whether he'll be a star like Hakeem says, but if a HOFer has such high praise for him, there's gotta be somthing there.
James Johnson/ Chase Budinger (the following statement applies to both)-I think this guy, with the athleticism and versatility that he has, will thrive in a new environment
Paul George or Roy Hibbert-I'm not sure which one will be taking the mantle of the face of the Pacers, but one will, and they will do it this season, and I think the other will continue to post similar numbers to previous years
Nick Young-Now that this guy is on what appears to be a good, smooth-functioning team, I think he will post numbers beyond those of his years on the Wizards. Though he'll have Bynum and Holiday and Turner taking shots away from him, I think he will figure out his niche and maximize his ability
Steve Nash-Hey, remember what happened last time he had good teammates...?
Which NBA player do you think is going to have a Big Year next season??? I feel like this guys name has been thrown around the site alot lately but I had to mention him 1 more time
My Break Out/Monster Season candidate Is Andrew Bynum , who I believe is going to have a huge season statisticly, he averaged 18/12 and 2 blocks last year as the 2nd or 3rd option on offense in L.A, in Philadelphia I expect those numbers to rise as the # 1 option...
I predict 23.5 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 2.5 blocks and an assist or two in his 1st full season as a Franchise player, he'll be voted into the All Star Game and start opposite of Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard
He could lead the Sixers deep into the playoffs and be rewarded Mid Season with a MAX contract
Who do you think is going to have a Monster Year...
Some think Cousins may be ready to have a 20/10 type season in Sacramento, some think James Harden will take the next step and become an All Star, other's I've talked to think Eric Gordon will fire away in New Orleans now that he's been Maxed Out and has the Green Light...
Slighty Off-Topic BUT
My dark horse for the Most Improved Player award is Micheal Beasley, who I think is going to fit in great next to Gortat and Dragic, I think he'll be a 20 ppg scorer while hitting the glass like an animal, I think he'll average over 8.5 next year...He and Marcin can become a Zac Randolph/Marc Gasol type combo at Pf and C...I wouldn't be suprised to see the Suns flip Kendall Marshall for an athletic SF to start in a Rudy Gay role, the Nuggets have a few Sf's to offer the Suns if Miller or Lawson went down with an Injury....