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2004-05 NBA Season Preview
If there was one single theme to this off-season for the NBA it was 'change' not just was there a fair bit of significant gamer movement, however the league itself went through a makeover of sorts, finally broadening to a 30th franchise, and straightening to 6 divisions of 5 groups each. Naturally the most significant headlines this off-season surrounded the continuous saga that has actually become the Los Angeles Lakers. Basically the Lakers gave up to Kobe, and he got all that he requested-- namely the exit of Shaq, and Phil Jackson.
Other relocations of note this off-season, was Phoenix getting an entire brand-new back court of Steve Nash and Quentin Richardson, Dallas having wholesale modifications after losing out on Nash in the open market, they continued to discharge Antawn Jamison and Antione Walker, and changed Nash with Jason Terry (and novice Devin Harris) and replaced 6th man Jamison with Jerry Stackhouse. Both gamers and teams must benefit greatly from this trade, specifically Indiana, as it now allows Reggie Miller to come of the bench. Of course there are the defending world champ Detroit Pistons who by all signs should be even more powerful this year, having Rasheed Wallace for an entire season, as well as adding Antonio McDyess and Derrick Coleman to their bench (both of whom would probably start for some teams) plus if they get anything at all out of last years lottery pick Darko Milicic it would be a perk.
When all is stated and done this season all of the shuffling will have gotten a lot of groups more detailed, and it may have closed some gaps, but follow summer the last 4 needs to be really comparable to what it has actually been just recently, Detroit is still the team to beat in the East, and Indiana is the only group with a possibility to do so. In the West San Antonio will once again be a force, and Minnesota ought to continue its recent success behind seasonal MVP candidate Kevin Garnett.
2004 Forecast:
Atlantic Division
Knicks- Marbury is a sleeper for MVP, will not miss Allan Houston at all
Celtics- Payton will be on an objective to gain back some status, Pierce another MVP prospect
Webs- Losses of Martin & Kittles too huge to get rid of
Raptors- How high a ceiling can Bosh have on such a small frame?
76ers- Iverson will be requiring a trade by January
Central Division
Pistons- Biggest concern is if they can sustain the 'drive to win'
Pacers- Should be even better this year
Cavaliers- In either other eastern department would compete for 1st
Bulls- Slowly improving, really gradually (and truly did they have anywhere else to go
Bucks- Will be difficult to follow up on last years success
Southeast Division
Heat- Shaq alone makes them contenders-- search for Eddie Jones to re-emerge as all star
Magic- Francis aims to return to Stevie Franchise days
Hawks- Have some prospective young skill, Harrington among favorites for a lot of enhanced
Wizards- They are simply treading water, and must be extremely scared of Bobcats passing them quickly
Bobcats- They need to begin somewhere, could not have actually requested for a much better division
Southwest Division
Spurs- Adding Barry for depth gives them simply another weapon
Rockets- Will be intriguing to watch how it unfolds
Mavericks- New look Mav's probably not any much better, still will not stop anybody defensively
Grizzlies- Have made great strides, however will be more difficult to take next step
Hornets- Biggest victims of the adjustment
Northwest Division
T-wolves- This could be their year (might have to be).
Nuggets- Quietly have actually created one of best starting 5 in league.
Pioneers- How long before they shake up the roster even more?
Sonics- Have to decide what kind of group they want to be, and after that devote to it.
Jazz- Kirilenko is easily the most unheralded player in the league.
Pacific Division.
Kings- Still have one run left in them.
Suns- Are well on their method to being 'the next team'.
Lakers- New look Lakers are in for some surprises.
Clippers- Clippers will fight Wizards and warriors to stay ahead of Bobcats.
Warriors- See Clippers.
Eastern Conference Finals:.
Pacers over Pistons.
Western Conference Finals:.
Timberwolves over Spurs.
Finals:.
Pacers over Timberwolves.
MVP:.
Favorite: Kevin Garnett, Twolves.
Sleeper: Stephon Marbury, Knicks.
Protective Player of the Year:.
Favorite: Ben Wallace, Pistons.
Sleeper: Andrei Kirilinko, Jazz.
A Lot Of Improved Player:.
구글백링크 Favorite: Al Harrington, Hawks.
Sleeper: Drew Gooden, Cavaliers.
Sixth Man:.
Favorite: Bobby Jackson, Kings.
Sleeper: Joe Johnson, Suns.
Scoring Champion:.
Favorite: Kobe Bryant, Lakers.
Sleeper: Shaquille O'Neal, Heat.
Rookie of the Year:.
Favorite: Dwight Howard, Magic.
Sleeper: J.R. Smith, Hornets.
Coach of the Year:.
Favorite: Stan Van Gundy, Heat.
Sleeper: Lenny Wilkens, Knicks.

If there was one single theme to this off-season for the NBA it was 'change' not just was there quite a bit of considerable gamer movement, but the league itself went through a makeover of sorts, lastly broadening to a 30th franchise, and straightening to six departments of 5 teams each. Generally the Lakers surrendered to Kobe, and he got all that he asked for-- specifically the exit of Shaq, and Phil Jackson.
Other moves of note this off-season, was Phoenix getting an entire brand-new back court of Steve Nash and Quentin Richardson, Dallas having wholesale modifications after losing out on Nash in the open market, they continued to unload Antawn Jamison and Antione Walker, and replaced Nash with Jason Terry (and rookie Devin Harris) and replaced 6th man Jamison with Jerry Stackhouse. Both gamers and groups ought to benefit significantly from this trade, especially Indiana, as it now enables Reggie Miller to come of the bench. Of course there are the protecting world champ Detroit Pistons who by all indications should be even more powerful this year, having Rasheed Wallace for an entire season, as well as including Antonio McDyess and Derrick Coleman to their bench (both of whom would probably start for some groups) plus if they get anything at all out of last years lottery game pick Darko Milicic it would be a benefit.
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