[Hacker90Participant]

Who does everyone think will provide more production this year? Either from getting more minutes or just improving their game.

I’m going to go with Otto Porter. He was talked about last year as the "safe" pick of the draft, but didn’t show much of that last year. He missed a decent amount of games early on in the season from an injury, and just seemed kind of lost out there when he returned. He has the whole off-season/pre-season to build more chemistry with his team, as well as having a year under his belt now. Trevor Ariza also signed with the Rockets, so that will open up quite a bit of playing time for Porter.

You could also say the same thing about Anthony Bennett. Last years #1 draft pick was consistently being called a bust after not proving to be worthy of the number one pick. I woulnd’t be surprised at all if Bennett turned it all around this year. I know not to put too much into summer league games, but he looked A LOT better then he did last year.

Lets hear everyone’s opinions…

[IhateusernamesParticipant]

 I think Paul George’s numbers will take jump by default just by having a higher usage rate and scoring opportunities with Stephenson in Charlotte. Not to mention he’ll be able to roll the momentum from the World Cup into what should be a career year. Essentially I expect to see the PG from the early part of last season (possibly even better) sustain his play for all of ’15.

Also I’m anxious to watch Giannis as a full time starter with some experience under his belt. His numbers should improve in year two.

[IhateusernamesParticipant]

 I think Paul George’s numbers will take jump by default just by having a higher usage rate and scoring opportunities with Stephenson in Charlotte. Not to mention he’ll be able to roll the momentum from the World Cup into what should be a career year. Essentially I expect to see the PG from the early part of last season (possibly even better) sustain his play for all of ’15.

Also I’m anxious to watch Giannis as a full time starter with some experience under his belt. His numbers should improve in year two.

[ahuang16Participant]

 He’ll definitely have a higher usage rate, but that will translate into very inefficient shooting and more turnovers.  Plus there was some article (probably from Bleacherreport) that had stats showing how big his overall production and impact dipped when Lance was off the court.

[esperanzafleet69Participant]

 you’re right.. as a stones fan, i hope rodney stuckey will help you guys a ton.. guarenSHEED he will be an upgrade for your team over george hill..

[esperanzafleet69Participant]

 you’re right.. as a stones fan, i hope rodney stuckey will help you guys a ton.. guarenSHEED he will be an upgrade for your team over george hill..

[ahuang16Participant]

 He’ll definitely have a higher usage rate, but that will translate into very inefficient shooting and more turnovers.  Plus there was some article (probably from Bleacherreport) that had stats showing how big his overall production and impact dipped when Lance was off the court.

[treytalkssports.comParticipant]

 I really think that if Boston gets rid of some of their big men, Kelly Olynyk is a 18 and 8 kind of player. His production will be determined by whether or not there is a trade, because Zeller, Sullinger, Faverani, and Bass all play big men minutes, with Green and Wallace also playing small ball four. 

[treytalkssports.comParticipant]

 I really think that if Boston gets rid of some of their big men, Kelly Olynyk is a 18 and 8 kind of player. His production will be determined by whether or not there is a trade, because Zeller, Sullinger, Faverani, and Bass all play big men minutes, with Green and Wallace also playing small ball four. 

[Dog_ShammdogParticipant]

Donatas motiejunas, Kelly olynyk, Darren collison, Anthony Bennett (regardless of where he winds up), tony snell, Jeremy Lin, Giannis antetokoumpo, shabazz Muhammad, mkg, Steven Adams, Ed Davis, Shane Larkin, kent bazemore, marquis Teague, and James Ennis. These are all players primed for a breakout n the production department. There are some other players that I feel in my guy are going to, but thinking pragmatically, these are the players I have the most faith to believe in given the situations that they are in. I would include a player like Tobias Harris, but he could be looking at a reduced role with the acquisition of Aaron Gordon. Despite being a very promising young talent in his own right. 

Please ask if you’d like to hear my reasoning about any of the aforementioned players. That’s just a few of them, the influx of talent in this league has been great for the game and it’s going to be a hell of a lot of fun to watch these  guys come Into their own. And on the flip side, it’ll be sad to see some of these kids fall off. Either way, I’ll be watching 

[phila9012Participant]

My random thoughts on some of them, tell me what you think. As a twolves fan and after watching them in summer league shabazz is a PF in a SG body. He is a chucker, if he gets it he shoots which he still doesnt seem to have improved much, he still can’t dribble by anyone and he is still a below average defender. I dont think he will get much playing time or play that well until he becomes good in at least one of those. He is athletic and hustles but as of right now I don’t see much else.

 Darren collison got beat out by a 35 years old mike james last time he was starting and he played his best when he was playing along side chris paul last year. I think he will continue his 10 and 5 averages. I think mccallum has a chance to take some of his minutes.

Hopefully steven adams starts. He is everything perkins should be and he compliments their other players by being tough on defense and rebounds and can finish close to the hoop. I could see him being a 8 to 10 pts and 8 to 10 rbs guy for them

 Antetokounmpo has a good chance to break out and get 15 ppg. He looked good in summer league. He probably wont run the offense much but he is good at getting to the hoop and finishing in traffic and his jumper looks better. I think this could be his somewhat break out year.

 

[Dog_ShammdogParticipant]

 I see what you’re saying about shabazz but his production has been so minimal and I believe he’ll inevitably get more pt this year. So given his chucker mentality he’ll probably put up some points and have a few big games. His effort should hopefully keep him on the floor but with what I’ve seen from and what’s happened with him since his prep days, I can’t completely vauge.

darren collison is going to get a lot of time regardless of mccallums progressions. And collision played well off the bench for the clippers and the NBA is all about "what’ve you done for me lately".  Splitting time with ray is way better than splitting time with cp3, he’ll see way more time than he did last year even if ray doesn’t screw up. But that’s all contingent on him not starting. Which he will.

even if Steven Adams doesn’t start, which would be a travesty in it’s own right, he’s improved steadily at such a high rate that I have faith that he can break out in the same role. Idk how long brooks can justify starting Perkins with how Adams has shown. 

Giannis is a stud no ifs ands or buts about it.and they’re done rationing his minutes, he will be a triple double threat. 

[phila9012Participant]

 Getting 12 and 6 after averaging 10 and 5 playing 30 minutes a night for his career isn’t breaking out. Shabazz is like corey brewer only he plays no defense. I think he will get more minutes this year, but I don’t see him doing much with them until he becomes a good shooter or getting too many minutes until he is at least average on defense. I want him to be good, but it just isnt there yet with him and I don’t know if it ever will be. 

[phila9012Participant]

 Getting 12 and 6 after averaging 10 and 5 playing 30 minutes a night for his career isn’t breaking out. Shabazz is like corey brewer only he plays no defense. I think he will get more minutes this year, but I don’t see him doing much with them until he becomes a good shooter or getting too many minutes until he is at least average on defense. I want him to be good, but it just isnt there yet with him and I don’t know if it ever will be. 

[Dog_ShammdogParticipant]

 I see what you’re saying about shabazz but his production has been so minimal and I believe he’ll inevitably get more pt this year. So given his chucker mentality he’ll probably put up some points and have a few big games. His effort should hopefully keep him on the floor but with what I’ve seen from and what’s happened with him since his prep days, I can’t completely vauge.

darren collison is going to get a lot of time regardless of mccallums progressions. And collision played well off the bench for the clippers and the NBA is all about "what’ve you done for me lately".  Splitting time with ray is way better than splitting time with cp3, he’ll see way more time than he did last year even if ray doesn’t screw up. But that’s all contingent on him not starting. Which he will.

even if Steven Adams doesn’t start, which would be a travesty in it’s own right, he’s improved steadily at such a high rate that I have faith that he can break out in the same role. Idk how long brooks can justify starting Perkins with how Adams has shown. 

Giannis is a stud no ifs ands or buts about it.and they’re done rationing his minutes, he will be a triple double threat. 

[phila9012Participant]

My random thoughts on some of them, tell me what you think. As a twolves fan and after watching them in summer league shabazz is a PF in a SG body. He is a chucker, if he gets it he shoots which he still doesnt seem to have improved much, he still can’t dribble by anyone and he is still a below average defender. I dont think he will get much playing time or play that well until he becomes good in at least one of those. He is athletic and hustles but as of right now I don’t see much else.

 Darren collison got beat out by a 35 years old mike james last time he was starting and he played his best when he was playing along side chris paul last year. I think he will continue his 10 and 5 averages. I think mccallum has a chance to take some of his minutes.

Hopefully steven adams starts. He is everything perkins should be and he compliments their other players by being tough on defense and rebounds and can finish close to the hoop. I could see him being a 8 to 10 pts and 8 to 10 rbs guy for them

 Antetokounmpo has a good chance to break out and get 15 ppg. He looked good in summer league. He probably wont run the offense much but he is good at getting to the hoop and finishing in traffic and his jumper looks better. I think this could be his somewhat break out year.

 

[ExumInfernoParticipant]

This topic will be useful for fantasy NBA coaches, and the above list has some good names.

S Adams should be a starter, with more minutes now.  If Bennett gets traded, he will have to do a lot more.  D Collison gets to start again, that should mean better stats.  Lin too, although his minutes depend on the health of Nash.

 

[ExumInfernoParticipant]

This topic will be useful for fantasy NBA coaches, and the above list has some good names.

S Adams should be a starter, with more minutes now.  If Bennett gets traded, he will have to do a lot more.  D Collison gets to start again, that should mean better stats.  Lin too, although his minutes depend on the health of Nash.

 

[Dog_ShammdogParticipant]

Donatas motiejunas, Kelly olynyk, Darren collison, Anthony Bennett (regardless of where he winds up), tony snell, Jeremy Lin, Giannis antetokoumpo, shabazz Muhammad, mkg, Steven Adams, Ed Davis, Shane Larkin, kent bazemore, marquis Teague, and James Ennis. These are all players primed for a breakout n the production department. There are some other players that I feel in my guy are going to, but thinking pragmatically, these are the players I have the most faith to believe in given the situations that they are in. I would include a player like Tobias Harris, but he could be looking at a reduced role with the acquisition of Aaron Gordon. Despite being a very promising young talent in his own right. 

Please ask if you’d like to hear my reasoning about any of the aforementioned players. That’s just a few of them, the influx of talent in this league has been great for the game and it’s going to be a hell of a lot of fun to watch these  guys come Into their own. And on the flip side, it’ll be sad to see some of these kids fall off. Either way, I’ll be watching 

[Captain LParticipant]

 I agree that Giannis will take a big jump, he showed aggressiveness at the summer league games and I think that will carry over to the season.   

I think Favors will show an increase, I think last year taught him alot and he will use this off season to really work on things to improve his game, until now I think he thought he could just get by on natural athleticism but he learned that wasn’t enough and left after his exit interview with an attitude that he needed to work alot harder. IMO Alec Burks will also show marked improvement, he proved to himself that he can play in this league and this year he should make a jump.

Oladipo, more confident, more assertive. 

Tobias Harris,

 Olynyk, 

 Adams,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Captain LParticipant]

 I agree that Giannis will take a big jump, he showed aggressiveness at the summer league games and I think that will carry over to the season.   

I think Favors will show an increase, I think last year taught him alot and he will use this off season to really work on things to improve his game, until now I think he thought he could just get by on natural athleticism but he learned that wasn’t enough and left after his exit interview with an attitude that he needed to work alot harder. IMO Alec Burks will also show marked improvement, he proved to himself that he can play in this league and this year he should make a jump.

Oladipo, more confident, more assertive. 

Tobias Harris,

 Olynyk, 

 Adams,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[FearTheStacheParticipant]

 Drummond could totally average a 20,10, and 2 blocks this year. With some more rebounds probably

[esperanzafleet69Participant]

eh… depends on what happens with monroe and jsmoove.. 

but you’re right.. he’s easily got the talent for it, and is probably the best rebounder in the NBA next to klove…

 

as a stones fan and season ticket holder, drummond is all i’m holding on to at this point

 

 

 

 

[esperanzafleet69Participant]

eh… depends on what happens with monroe and jsmoove.. 

but you’re right.. he’s easily got the talent for it, and is probably the best rebounder in the NBA next to klove…

 

as a stones fan and season ticket holder, drummond is all i’m holding on to at this point

 

 

 

 

[HaleParticipant]

I’m a big fan of Drummond and one of the few who have supported him since his U-Conn days and I don’t see it at all. I think he’s going to be at 15-12-1.8 while likely improving his free throw percentage by ~5% and his defense. 20 ppg is a lot to ask of him currently. 

[HaleParticipant]

I’m a big fan of Drummond and one of the few who have supported him since his U-Conn days and I don’t see it at all. I think he’s going to be at 15-12-1.8 while likely improving his free throw percentage by ~5% and his defense. 20 ppg is a lot to ask of him currently. 

[FearTheStacheParticipant]

 Drummond could totally average a 20,10, and 2 blocks this year. With some more rebounds probably

[hooverballParticipant]

Asik will have a MONSTER year especially defensively for NO. He and Anthony Davis will form the best defensive front court in the NBA.

Lamb will have a good year as he should earn the starting spot for OKC. Length and athleticism next to Westbrook and Durant will make him look much better than he actually is, but regardless he will be extremely productive compared to what little he did last year.

[hooverballParticipant]

Just curious what part got me negged….didn’t think either one of these was a stretch. They both are going from backup to starter (probably).

[hooverballParticipant]

Just curious what part got me negged….didn’t think either one of these was a stretch. They both are going from backup to starter (probably).

[hooverballParticipant]

Asik will have a MONSTER year especially defensively for NO. He and Anthony Davis will form the best defensive front court in the NBA.

Lamb will have a good year as he should earn the starting spot for OKC. Length and athleticism next to Westbrook and Durant will make him look much better than he actually is, but regardless he will be extremely productive compared to what little he did last year.

[DaGuywhodidurmaParticipant]

 I think jordan hill of the lakers is really going to put up big numbers this year. He averaged 9 and 8 in 20 minutes last year. He is projected to be the lakers starting center and if he gets at least 30 mpg I can see him averaging at least 14 &11. 

[DaGuywhodidurmaParticipant]

 I think jordan hill of the lakers is really going to put up big numbers this year. He averaged 9 and 8 in 20 minutes last year. He is projected to be the lakers starting center and if he gets at least 30 mpg I can see him averaging at least 14 &11. 

[JordoParticipant]

 Everybody’s picking young guys. I guess ill be different and say Paul Pierce. He had a down season last year but BKN seemed pretty messy last year. A lot of injuries, Kidd’s rookie year coaching, Lawrence Frank thing . I think pierce still has 15-16 ppg in him, hell with Wall and Beal Pierce doesnt have to do much. He can just splash 3’s, create a lil bit, he’s still clutch and can really be great for developing Otto Porter.

[JordoParticipant]

 Everybody’s picking young guys. I guess ill be different and say Paul Pierce. He had a down season last year but BKN seemed pretty messy last year. A lot of injuries, Kidd’s rookie year coaching, Lawrence Frank thing . I think pierce still has 15-16 ppg in him, hell with Wall and Beal Pierce doesnt have to do much. He can just splash 3’s, create a lil bit, he’s still clutch and can really be great for developing Otto Porter.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Andre Drummond is ranked number one on my M.I.P. award list as of now. Free agency and trades are still in play so Im not posting it yet but he has everything going for him with or without Monroe/Smith.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Andre Drummond is ranked number one on my M.I.P. award list as of now. Free agency and trades are still in play so Im not posting it yet but he has everything going for him with or without Monroe/Smith.

[DCParticipant]

I am going with Brad Beal becoming a legit 20 ppg player this season.

[JordoParticipant]

 I agree. He avg 20 ppg last year before he had to sit for a little while cause of injury. A healthy and improved beal could easily take that leap.

[JordoParticipant]

 I agree. He avg 20 ppg last year before he had to sit for a little while cause of injury. A healthy and improved beal could easily take that leap.

[DCParticipant]

I am going with Brad Beal becoming a legit 20 ppg player this season.

[TheTruth86Participant]

Im sceptical on your picks – I doubt Otto has the body and more improtantly, the mentality, to be a legit NBA strarter. Remember, after his debut with the Wizz in last year’s SL, he confessed, that he’s been cought off guard by the speed of the game with the pros. He had a rough start and basicly, his whole season went that way. About Bennett – I’ve been high on him so far, even after his rookie campaign, Im confident he has the potential to be a good NBA player, but if he’s not on the deal for Love, and Love eventually sign with the Cavs, I don’t think he’ll get enough minutes to show much more production than last year.

[Hacker90Participant]

what you’re saying about you dont think he will be a legit starter, that’s a fair opinion. He won’t be starting anyways this year with the Wiz signing The Truth. However I do think his production will increase greatly from what it was last year (I could also be completly wrong lol). He admitted the speed of the game caught him off guard, but that was at the beginning of the season last year. A lot of rookies have to get adjusted to the speed of the game, he just happened to talk about it with the media. I think a year under his belt, a full off-season without being injured and being able to build more chemistry with his teammates, he will adjust just fine and see an increase in his production. Only time will tell though.

I agree with you about Bennett not getting significant minutes if they trade for Love and Bennett isn’t included. I don’t think the Love trade happens though without Bennett being involved (if the trade even happens). I guess we will find out in a couple weeks.

[Hacker90Participant]

what you’re saying about you dont think he will be a legit starter, that’s a fair opinion. He won’t be starting anyways this year with the Wiz signing The Truth. However I do think his production will increase greatly from what it was last year (I could also be completly wrong lol). He admitted the speed of the game caught him off guard, but that was at the beginning of the season last year. A lot of rookies have to get adjusted to the speed of the game, he just happened to talk about it with the media. I think a year under his belt, a full off-season without being injured and being able to build more chemistry with his teammates, he will adjust just fine and see an increase in his production. Only time will tell though.

I agree with you about Bennett not getting significant minutes if they trade for Love and Bennett isn’t included. I don’t think the Love trade happens though without Bennett being involved (if the trade even happens). I guess we will find out in a couple weeks.

[TheTruth86Participant]

Maybe Otto will improve greatly under Uncle Paul’s tutelage after all. I wish nobody to fail, its just that Otto is not my favorite to succeed. Time will tell. For me, the 2013 draft, although short of str-potential, was very entertaining and IMO is deep on quality role players. Speaking of that, I believe Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should be able to significantly improve his production with the Pistons next season.

[TheTruth86Participant]

Maybe Otto will improve greatly under Uncle Paul’s tutelage after all. I wish nobody to fail, its just that Otto is not my favorite to succeed. Time will tell. For me, the 2013 draft, although short of str-potential, was very entertaining and IMO is deep on quality role players. Speaking of that, I believe Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should be able to significantly improve his production with the Pistons next season.

[TheTruth86Participant]

Im sceptical on your picks – I doubt Otto has the body and more improtantly, the mentality, to be a legit NBA strarter. Remember, after his debut with the Wizz in last year’s SL, he confessed, that he’s been cought off guard by the speed of the game with the pros. He had a rough start and basicly, his whole season went that way. About Bennett – I’ve been high on him so far, even after his rookie campaign, Im confident he has the potential to be a good NBA player, but if he’s not on the deal for Love, and Love eventually sign with the Cavs, I don’t think he’ll get enough minutes to show much more production than last year.

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Paul George.

He’s said himself, his goal is to increase his scoring average to 25-30 points per game this upcoming season. He’s also added strength this summer and said he plans on playing in post and attacking basket more often. 

hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2014/07/31/morning-shootaround-july-31/#pacers

George plans on helping compensate for Stephenson’s loss by being much more aggressive offensively like Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady were in their primes.

“Coming into next season I need to be in the 25-30-point mark,” said George, who averaged 21.7 points last season. “I got to get back to that old Kobe, T-Mac, 25-shots-a-night kind of guy.”

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Paul George.

He’s said himself, his goal is to increase his scoring average to 25-30 points per game this upcoming season. He’s also added strength this summer and said he plans on playing in post and attacking basket more often. 

hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2014/07/31/morning-shootaround-july-31/#pacers

George plans on helping compensate for Stephenson’s loss by being much more aggressive offensively like Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady were in their primes.

“Coming into next season I need to be in the 25-30-point mark,” said George, who averaged 21.7 points last season. “I got to get back to that old Kobe, T-Mac, 25-shots-a-night kind of guy.”

[juves4783Participant]

new orleans pelicans’ backcourt…

i think jrue holiday and eric gordon are both going to have better numbers than last season.

 

[juves4783Participant]

new orleans pelicans’ backcourt…

i think jrue holiday and eric gordon are both going to have better numbers than last season.

 

[ZouldiersParticipant]

 All of them will have better numbers this season especially Asik.

Tim Hardaway Jr. will also put up better numbers as well since he is the most productive sg for the knicks last season. Chris Bosh as well given the fact that he is the first option for the Heat this season. 

 

[ZouldiersParticipant]

 All of them will have better numbers this season especially Asik.

Tim Hardaway Jr. will also put up better numbers as well since he is the most productive sg for the knicks last season. Chris Bosh as well given the fact that he is the first option for the Heat this season. 

 

[ProudGrandpaParticipant]

 Surprised no one has said Kawhi Leonard.  It certainly looks like the torch is getting passed to him in San Antonio

[ProudGrandpaParticipant]

 Surprised no one has said Kawhi Leonard.  It certainly looks like the torch is getting passed to him in San Antonio

[HaleParticipant]

San Antonio is too deep for one indiviual to really shine unless it’s Parker.

[HaleParticipant]

San Antonio is too deep for one indiviual to really shine unless it’s Parker.

[raybeasParticipant]

Non-rookies off the top of my head: Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes, Waiters, Oladipo, CZeller, Trey Burke, Tobias Harris.

There’s a couple more youngsters and some rookies (Smart, McDermott) on the team that are practicing vs Team USA this summer, and I expect them all to get a little/a lot better because of the competition.

[raybeasParticipant]

Non-rookies off the top of my head: Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes, Waiters, Oladipo, CZeller, Trey Burke, Tobias Harris.

There’s a couple more youngsters and some rookies (Smart, McDermott) on the team that are practicing vs Team USA this summer, and I expect them all to get a little/a lot better because of the competition.

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