Nostradumbass: The Pick and Scroll's 2010-11 Season Predictions

The 2010-11 NBA season is set to start tomorrow, and I for one can't wait.  We've waited long enough, but there is one thing we have to do before the season starts: Season Predictions!  Devin (predictions in blue) and I (predictions in red) have put together our predictions for the upcoming season on several topics, and we're laying it all out there.

Feel free to let us know what you think of our predictions in the comments below, or to make your own predictions.  Enjoy this season everyone, especially considering we might not have one next year.

MVP:

• LeBron James - History always looks fondly upon a winner, and 69+ wins from now as a top dog LeBron will look pretty darn good.
• Dwight Howard - He's worked on his offense, and he's got a chip on his shoulder from all the Miami Heat talk.

Coach of the Year:

• Nate McMillan - Should've gotten it last year with how well he handled that roster.  If he can do it again it'll be tough to argue against him.
• Scott Brooks

Rookie of the Year:

• John Wall
• Blake Griffin - I think he's a beast and could be among the league leaders in rebounding from the get-go.

6th Man of the Year:

• James Harden
• Jamal Crawford - Dude is looking for a new contract.  If that's not motivation I don't know what is.  I smell a repeat.

Most Improved:

• Michael Beasley - Because NO ONE is taking shots from him in that offense. I would not be surprised to see a rejuvenated Beas score upwards of 20-25 per game this year.
• D.J. Augustin - With Felton gone, he'll see a big uptick in minutes and could provide a solid offensive punch to a team desperate for scoring.

Defensive Player of the Year:

• Dwight Howard
• Dwight Howard - There just isn't anyone as dominant defensively as Howard, and its unlikely to change soon.

Executive of the Year:

• Pat Riley. I mean, is there any question?
• Pat Riley for the biggest FA haul in history. No contest.

Best/Worst Record in West:

• L.A. Lakers / Timberwolves
• L.A. Lakers / Timberwolves

Best/Worst Record in East:

• Miami Heat / Toronto Raptors
• Miami Heat / Toronto Raptors

Biggest Record Increase/Decrease:

• Miami Heat / Cavaliers
• Heat / Cavaliers

All-Rookie 1st Team:

• John Wall, Evan Turner, DeMarcus Cousins, Blake Griffin, Wesley Johnson
• John Wall, Wesley Johnson, Blake Griffin, Ed Davis, DeMarcus Cousins

All-NBA 1st Team:

• G Kobe Bryant, G Deron Williams, F LeBron James, F Pau Gasol, C Dwight Howard
• G Dwyane Wade, G Deron Williams, F LeBron James, F Pau Gasol, C Dwight Howard

All-Star Winner:

• East
• East - 3/5 of the Eastern Starters are gonna be Miami's Big Three in all likelihood

All-Star MVP:

• Dwyane Wade
• LeBron James

Rookie-Sophomore MVP:

• Tyreke Evans
• Blake Griffin - All-Star Weekend was made for guys like Griffin.  

Rookie-Sophomore Winner:

• Sophomores
• Rookies - Just like last year, this could end up being one of the more entertaining All-Star weekend festivities.  I'd give it to the Sophomores if Tyreke played, but I think he'll be in the Big Boy's game on Sunday instead.  Their will likely be several John Wall to Blake Griffin alley-oops however.

3 point shootout winner:

• Anthony Morrow - His stroke is just so pretty.
• Anthony Morrow - It was a travesty he wasn't in the contest last year.  He should probably be in it every year he's in the league.

Dunk Contest Winner:

• Dwight Howard
• DeMar Derozan - Hopefully the contest isn't as horrible as last years.

Eastern Champions:

• Miami Heat
• Orlando Magic - Orlando's size and depth proves too much for Miami.

Western Champions:

• Los Angeles Lakers
• Los Angeles Lakers - Nobody in the West can really stand up to them yet.

NBA Champions:

• Miami Heat
• Orlando Magic

Finals MVP:

• LeBron James
• Dwight Howard

West All-Star Team (12 players):

• Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Tim Duncan, Kevin Durant, Tyreke Evans, Pau Gasol, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Paul, Brandon Roy, Deron Williams
• Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Tim Duncan, Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Steve Nash, Monta Ellis, Brandon Roy, Chris Kaman, Tyreke Evans

East All-Star Team (12 players):

• Chris Bosh, Andrew Bogut, Danny Granger, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Joe Johnson, Brook Lopez, Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose, Josh Smith, Amar'e Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade
• LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Amar'e Stoudemire, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Brook Lopez, Andre Iguodala

Biggest name traded by deadline:

• Carmelo Anthony - I expect him gone at the midnight hour.
• Carmelo Anthony - I expect him gone sooner rather than later.  If he's not traded, I'll be shocked.

Western Conference Playoff Picture
1) Los Angeles \ Los Angeles
2) Utah \ Dallas
3) Oklahoma City \ Utah
4) Dallas \ Portland
5) Portland \ Oklahoma City
6) San Antonio \ Houston
7) Houston \ San Antonio
8) Denver \ New Orleans

Eastern Conference Playoff Picture
1) Miami \ Miami
2) Orlando \ Orlando
3) Boston \ Boston
4) Atlanta \ Milwaukee (This one's dependent on Bogut's health)
5) Chicago (If Boozer wasn't out to start the year I'd probably put them at 4) \ Chicago (Same reason as Devin)
6) Milwaukee \ Atlanta
7) New York \ New York
8) Charlotte \ Philadelphia (These last two spots are up for grabs to whoever wants them more. Likely 1st round sweeps anyway)