TGS writers Jarael and Ryan provide their NBA predictions for the upcoming season that kicks off this week.
Jarael’s @ThePrinceAkeem Predictions:
NBA Champion: Golden State Warriors
Western Conference Champion: Golden State Warriors
Eastern Conference Champion: Brooklyn Nets
Regular Season MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Scoring Title: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
Defensive Player of the year: Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers
Rookie of the Year: Paola Banchero, Orlando Magic
Most Improved: Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
Sixth Man of the Year: Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers
Coach of the Year: Willie Green, New Orleans Pelicans or Mike Malone, Denver Nuggets
Hottest take: Los Angeles Lakers miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Which team will be the most fun to watch this season? New Orlean Pelicans. With a healthy Zion, this team will be competitive and a joy to watch this season.
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2022-23? Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Ryan’s @ryandmoon Predictions:
NBA Champion: Philadelphia 76ers
Western Conference Champion: Los Angeles Clippers
Eastern Conference Champion: Philadelphia 76ers
Regular Season MVP: Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Scoring Title: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
Defensive Player of the year: Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Rookie of the Year: Paola Banchero, Orlando Magic
Most Improved: Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
Sixth Man of the Year: Jordan Poole, Golden State Warriors
Coach of the Year: Tyron Lue, Los Angeles Clippers
Hottest take: The Cleveland Cavaliers are winning more than 50 games and half their wins they will keep their opponent to under 100 points.
Which team will be the most fun to watch this season? Bias, but the Cleveland Cavaliers’ young core making the Playoffs without Lebron James story will be special.
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2022-23? Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
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