Go out on a limb: Predict a controversial stat line

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 1:50am #64671

high floor
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If I had to go out on a limb, I’d say that Karl Anthony-Towns is going to average 25ppg next year. Sound high? Below is a quick look at what some elite bigs of the 80’s & 90’s averaged in their 2nd season:
Hakeem Olajuwon: 23.5ppg (while sharing the court with an elite big in Ralph Sampson)
David Robinson: 25.6ppg (Lived at the FT line… 9.2 attempts per game)
Shaquille O’ Neal: 29.3ppg (Too big, too fast, too powerful to stop)
There are a couple of reasons why I think KAT can make a similar type of leap. For starters, he only averaged 14 FG attempts per game last year. That will definitetly increase to something around 17 FG attempts this year.. maybe more. He’s also extrememly efficient from the field (54% overall). The second is that he only averaged 3.4 free throw attempts per game! That should double this year, as he shot a very impressive 81% from the stripe.
Lastly, what is Thibs most known for in Chicago.. for better or worse?? Playing his horses big minutes. I think Towns plays 36mpg this year which by itself will lead to more offensive opportunities.
Who else today feels like going out on a limb for a stat-line?
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:00am #1083494

The Goat
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Heres going out on a limb – Westbrook will average a triple double.
Taking it down a notch, I’ll say Jabari to average 20ppg.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:00am #1083324

The Goat
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Heres going out on a limb – Westbrook will average a triple double.
Taking it down a notch, I’ll say Jabari to average 20ppg.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:00am #1083337

The Goat
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Heres going out on a limb – Westbrook will average a triple double.
Taking it down a notch, I’ll say Jabari to average 20ppg.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:28am #1083509

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I could see Jahlil Okafor averaging 22.5 PTS per game. With the way Simmons passes the ball and the fact Jahlil had 17.5 per game last year with basically no guard/passing play on the floor…I don’t think it’s much of a stretch.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:28am #1083341

trombonematrix43
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I could see Jahlil Okafor averaging 22.5 PTS per game. With the way Simmons passes the ball and the fact Jahlil had 17.5 per game last year with basically no guard/passing play on the floor…I don’t think it’s much of a stretch.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:28am #1083353

trombonematrix43
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I could see Jahlil Okafor averaging 22.5 PTS per game. With the way Simmons passes the ball and the fact Jahlil had 17.5 per game last year with basically no guard/passing play on the floor…I don’t think it’s much of a stretch.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:29am #1083512

Hype Machine
Jahlil Okafor – 14mpg, 2dnps
Thon Maker – 16mpg

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:29am #1083344

Hype Machine
Jahlil Okafor – 14mpg, 2dnps
Thon Maker – 16mpg

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- Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 4:09pm #1083693
  
  Endlessknight
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  Care to make a wager on that first part?
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- Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 4:09pm #1083523
  
  Endlessknight
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  Care to make a wager on that first part?
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  - Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 6:49pm #1083715
    
    Hype Machine
    Tell me what u think his mpg will be, and I’ll split the difference with you. I just dont see how he hits the court unless Philly plans on playing a monster lineup.
    DNPs directly due to disciplinary reasons or Coaches Decision.
    
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  - Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 6:49pm #1083544
    
    Hype Machine
    Tell me what u think his mpg will be, and I’ll split the difference with you. I just dont see how he hits the court unless Philly plans on playing a monster lineup.
    DNPs directly due to disciplinary reasons or Coaches Decision.
    
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    - Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 12:22pm #1083676
      
      Endlessknight
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      There is no “split the difference” . You made a direct statement and I am now asking if you wish to wager on said statement.
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      - Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 5:08pm #1083922
        
        Hype Machine
        Sure…I’ll buy you a pizza if im wrong
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      - Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 5:08pm #1083750
        
        Hype Machine
        Sure…I’ll buy you a pizza if im wrong
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      - Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 5:08pm #1083761
        
        Hype Machine
        Sure…I’ll buy you a pizza if im wrong
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    - Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 12:22pm #1083686
      
      Endlessknight
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      There is no “split the difference” . You made a direct statement and I am now asking if you wish to wager on said statement.
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    - Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 12:22pm #1083847
      
      Endlessknight
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      There is no “split the difference” . You made a direct statement and I am now asking if you wish to wager on said statement.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 6:49pm #1083555
    
    Hype Machine
    Tell me what u think his mpg will be, and I’ll split the difference with you. I just dont see how he hits the court unless Philly plans on playing a monster lineup.
    DNPs directly due to disciplinary reasons or Coaches Decision.
    
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- Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 4:09pm #1083534
  
  Endlessknight
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  Care to make a wager on that first part?
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:29am #1083356

Hype Machine
Jahlil Okafor – 14mpg, 2dnps
Thon Maker – 16mpg

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 4:39am #1083548

Stop_basketball_nonsense
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With d.rose’s most healthy season since all his injuries under his belt now with a full off-season to focus on his game & conditioning, I predict the Knicks make the playoffs, & he makes a strong case for an all star slot.
Boston makes the conference finals, I know many pick the pavers, but I feel their team strongly resembles their summer league team, a lot of scorers, Boston in my opinion has so many guys contributing in different roles, thomas-the all star,Bradley-offense/defense,smart-bulldog defender swiss army knife,olynk- offensive mismatch,hoford-versatile elite big man, yes and much more.

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 4:39am #1083379

Stop_basketball_nonsense
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With d.rose’s most healthy season since all his injuries under his belt now with a full off-season to focus on his game & conditioning, I predict the Knicks make the playoffs, & he makes a strong case for an all star slot.
Boston makes the conference finals, I know many pick the pavers, but I feel their team strongly resembles their summer league team, a lot of scorers, Boston in my opinion has so many guys contributing in different roles, thomas-the all star,Bradley-offense/defense,smart-bulldog defender swiss army knife,olynk- offensive mismatch,hoford-versatile elite big man, yes and much more.

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 4:39am #1083391

Stop_basketball_nonsense
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With d.rose’s most healthy season since all his injuries under his belt now with a full off-season to focus on his game & conditioning, I predict the Knicks make the playoffs, & he makes a strong case for an all star slot.
Boston makes the conference finals, I know many pick the pavers, but I feel their team strongly resembles their summer league team, a lot of scorers, Boston in my opinion has so many guys contributing in different roles, thomas-the all star,Bradley-offense/defense,smart-bulldog defender swiss army knife,olynk- offensive mismatch,hoford-versatile elite big man, yes and much more.

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 5:12am #1083392

Ollstar
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Sullinger will average 15 PPG JV will average 14 PPG.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 5:12am #1083403

Ollstar
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Sullinger will average 15 PPG JV will average 14 PPG.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 5:12am #1083561

Ollstar
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Sullinger will average 15 PPG JV will average 14 PPG.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 5:28am #1083395

Hitster
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My fun one would be guessing GSW’s stat lines for next season with KD there, how many ppg will KD and Steph give up playing together, how will this affect Klay and Draymond too.
Westbrook stays at OKC and wins scoring title with 28ppg plus.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 5:28am #1083406

Hitster
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My fun one would be guessing GSW’s stat lines for next season with KD there, how many ppg will KD and Steph give up playing together, how will this affect Klay and Draymond too.
Westbrook stays at OKC and wins scoring title with 28ppg plus.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 5:28am #1083564

Hitster
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My fun one would be guessing GSW’s stat lines for next season with KD there, how many ppg will KD and Steph give up playing together, how will this affect Klay and Draymond too.
Westbrook stays at OKC and wins scoring title with 28ppg plus.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 7:39am #1083437

dbeal21
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Brian Scalabrine signs with the Golden State Warriors this year and gets yet another ring.
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 4:01am #1083754
  
  Ahkasi Clay
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  it is a given that whatever team gets him will win a ring!
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 4:01am #1083583
  
  Ahkasi Clay
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  it is a given that whatever team gets him will win a ring!
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 4:01am #1083593
  
  Ahkasi Clay
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  it is a given that whatever team gets him will win a ring!
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 7:39am #1083447

dbeal21
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Brian Scalabrine signs with the Golden State Warriors this year and gets yet another ring.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 7:39am #1083605

dbeal21
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Brian Scalabrine signs with the Golden State Warriors this year and gets yet another ring.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 9:18am #1083466

steviechillz
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I got a few:
– KD averages 15.5ppg(There is only one basketball fellas)
– Jeremy Linsanity drops 18ppg 6apg 4rpg, but Brooklyn wins 16 games
– Ibaka has an all-star season in Orlando, puts in 17ppg 8rpg 2apg 2.5bpg
– John Wall goes berserk, 24ppg 10apg 5rpg
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 9:18am #1083477

steviechillz
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I got a few:
– KD averages 15.5ppg(There is only one basketball fellas)
– Jeremy Linsanity drops 18ppg 6apg 4rpg, but Brooklyn wins 16 games
– Ibaka has an all-star season in Orlando, puts in 17ppg 8rpg 2apg 2.5bpg
– John Wall goes berserk, 24ppg 10apg 5rpg
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 9:18am #1083635

steviechillz
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I got a few:
– KD averages 15.5ppg(There is only one basketball fellas)
– Jeremy Linsanity drops 18ppg 6apg 4rpg, but Brooklyn wins 16 games
– Ibaka has an all-star season in Orlando, puts in 17ppg 8rpg 2apg 2.5bpg
– John Wall goes berserk, 24ppg 10apg 5rpg
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:21pm #1083666

nill650
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wayyyyyy out on the limb from hell
Bennett actually mans up & sticks in Brooklyn

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:21pm #1083496

nill650
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wayyyyyy out on the limb from hell
Bennett actually mans up & sticks in Brooklyn

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- Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 1:22pm #1083678
  
  BallerScript
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  Nah, way to far there mate
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- Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 1:22pm #1083508
  
  BallerScript
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  Nah, way to far there mate
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- Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 1:22pm #1083519
  
  BallerScript
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  Nah, way to far there mate
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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:21pm #1083507

nill650
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wayyyyyy out on the limb from hell
Bennett actually mans up & sticks in Brooklyn

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 1:46pm #1083681

Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
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The rockets are going to play fast and score a ton with dantoni and no Howard on the floor. Harden will have the ball in his hands a ton and everything they do will center around his ability to create shots. This could be his best statistical season yet. I don’t think something like 31 ppg, 5 rpg, 7 apg, 2 stl is out of the question.

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 1:46pm #1083511

Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
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The rockets are going to play fast and score a ton with dantoni and no Howard on the floor. Harden will have the ball in his hands a ton and everything they do will center around his ability to create shots. This could be his best statistical season yet. I don’t think something like 31 ppg, 5 rpg, 7 apg, 2 stl is out of the question.

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Posted on: Fri, 07/15/2016 - 1:46pm #1083522

Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
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The rockets are going to play fast and score a ton with dantoni and no Howard on the floor. Harden will have the ball in his hands a ton and everything they do will center around his ability to create shots. This could be his best statistical season yet. I don’t think something like 31 ppg, 5 rpg, 7 apg, 2 stl is out of the question.

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 1:59am #1083735

Hitster
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Linsanity will have good fantasy league value as he may get the ball a lot and take a load of shots.
I’ll be interested to see what Laker scoring stats are like post Kobe.

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 1:59am #1083565

Hitster
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Linsanity will have good fantasy league value as he may get the ball a lot and take a load of shots.
I’ll be interested to see what Laker scoring stats are like post Kobe.

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 1:59am #1083575

Hitster
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Linsanity will have good fantasy league value as he may get the ball a lot and take a load of shots.
I’ll be interested to see what Laker scoring stats are like post Kobe.

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 2:22am #1083738

DolanCare
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Steven Adams averages 15ppg. (His offensive role just went up double this year)
Goran Dragic has a All Star year, averages 22ppg, 6apg from 43% shooting.

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 2:22am #1083568

DolanCare
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Steven Adams averages 15ppg. (His offensive role just went up double this year)
Goran Dragic has a All Star year, averages 22ppg, 6apg from 43% shooting.

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 2:22am #1083578

DolanCare
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Steven Adams averages 15ppg. (His offensive role just went up double this year)
Goran Dragic has a All Star year, averages 22ppg, 6apg from 43% shooting.

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 3:02am #1083745

Al Perez
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1. Joel Embiid – 67 games played, 22 min per game, 11 pts, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks
2. Derrick Rose – 78 games played, 22.5 ppg, 7 ast, All Star game selection, Knicks get 4 seed
3. Ben Simmons – 14 ppg, 8 ast, 6 reb…..I’ve seen 8 + ast average for him predicted on this site a number of times and I agree
4. Nerlens Noel – traded…..to the Kings…just kidding……..I think Noel gets traded first instead of Okafor
5. Most Improved player? Dennis Schroeder
6. D’ Angelo Russell – 19 ppg, 6 ast and the Lakers start showing a lot of promise for the future

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 3:02am #1083574

Al Perez
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1. Joel Embiid – 67 games played, 22 min per game, 11 pts, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks
2. Derrick Rose – 78 games played, 22.5 ppg, 7 ast, All Star game selection, Knicks get 4 seed
3. Ben Simmons – 14 ppg, 8 ast, 6 reb…..I’ve seen 8 + ast average for him predicted on this site a number of times and I agree
4. Nerlens Noel – traded…..to the Kings…just kidding……..I think Noel gets traded first instead of Okafor
5. Most Improved player? Dennis Schroeder
6. D’ Angelo Russell – 19 ppg, 6 ast and the Lakers start showing a lot of promise for the future

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 3:02am #1083584

Al Perez
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1. Joel Embiid – 67 games played, 22 min per game, 11 pts, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks
2. Derrick Rose – 78 games played, 22.5 ppg, 7 ast, All Star game selection, Knicks get 4 seed
3. Ben Simmons – 14 ppg, 8 ast, 6 reb…..I’ve seen 8 + ast average for him predicted on this site a number of times and I agree
4. Nerlens Noel – traded…..to the Kings…just kidding……..I think Noel gets traded first instead of Okafor
5. Most Improved player? Dennis Schroeder
6. D’ Angelo Russell – 19 ppg, 6 ast and the Lakers start showing a lot of promise for the future

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 3:58am #1083751

Ahkasi Clay
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3 76ers make the nba all rookie first team,
Lakers are better without kobe, win 21 games ( Still lose their draft pick in the Lotto)
Jazz finish 3rd in the west.
Spurs finish with a better record than the Warriors

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 3:58am #1083580

Ahkasi Clay
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3 76ers make the nba all rookie first team,
Lakers are better without kobe, win 21 games ( Still lose their draft pick in the Lotto)
Jazz finish 3rd in the west.
Spurs finish with a better record than the Warriors

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Posted on: Sat, 07/16/2016 - 3:58am #1083590

Ahkasi Clay
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3 76ers make the nba all rookie first team,
Lakers are better without kobe, win 21 games ( Still lose their draft pick in the Lotto)
Jazz finish 3rd in the west.
Spurs finish with a better record than the Warriors

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