09/10 NBA Predictions Options

[ZoomSlowik]

I know it's a little early, but the off-season is winding down and there's nothing else to talk about before football starts anyways.

What teams do you think are going to be legit threats? Who are your sleepers? Who is going to underachieve? What players are due for a breakout?

[eddog2]

I hate the Spurs but I agree with Zoom that they could be #1 in the West when it's all said and done. It will be interesting to see if Manu gets to start this year of if he will continue to be used as a 6th man. I'm guessing Mason will start. This starting lineup will be very good on both ends of the court.

Duncan
McDyess (I wonder if Blair will earn the starting spot by the end of the year)
Jefferson
Mason
Parker

The Spurs added to both their starting lineup with McDyess & Jefferson and their bench strength with Ratliff/Blair. I really think Hill will have an increased role off the bench this year. Obviously Manu is the key to their team. He proved that they just don't function as well without him. If he's back healthy watch out.

Ratliff/Bonner/Mahinmi (it will be interesting to see how Mahinmi adapts to the NBA)
Blair (At 48mpg in SL he would be at 31.4ppg & 16.6rpg. Proving he doesn't need big minutes to be productive)
Finley? (I'm not really sure who will fill the backup SF role. Will Udoka be back?)
Manu
Hill