Post by James on Jul 15, 2007 22:00:53 GMT -5
Training Camp Predictions
The big man has one more year left in him. That’s why I see Shaquille O’Neal declining only in one area this training camp, rebounding. He had too good a year last year to really decline in anything else in my opinion. So I predict Shaq going from A D+ D A- A- D to A D+ D A- B+ D.
Another Celtic that faces a steep challenge if he wants to improve is newly drafted Martynas Andriuskevicius. Taken at the back end of the first round, I think he will improve in two key areas including his inside game and defense. Thus, leaving Martynas with B- D D B- C+ A and a very happy Celtics GM.
Last year was Jamal Mashburns last. I cannot see him make it through TC alive this year which is why I can see him move from B- A C B+ C+ C to B- A- C B C+ C. Sorry Boston, but I think that only bad news follows training camp for your other ageing star.
After being dealt by Denver early last season, I feel as if Shaun Livingston is going to repay the Heat for picking him up by going from C+ C B+ A- C B to C+ C+ A- A- C B. This would make Livingston a truly special young point guard who will be valuable both in terms of his serviceability on the Heat team or as trade bait to others.
After having one of the best off-seasons in the league last season, Nate Robinson is in for another huge improvement this time around also. I can see him go from B B B B C B to a ridiculous B+ B B B+ C B. If this goes ahead, expect the little man to be a 17-7-4 player this season.
It kills me to say that Yao Ming will go from A- C C- A- B+ C to A- C C- A- A- C this coming off-season, but he will. Already the best player and most valuable in the entire league, I can only see the big guy get better this training camp.
I also hate to think that Tony Parker can improve this off-season, however at 23 years of age and with A potential, he will. I think a 1 category upgrade will occur, yet be huge in his improvement. Maybe moving from B- A- A- A C- A to B A- A- A C- A is in order for the little Frenchman.
Gerald Green will jump from B B- C C+ C A to B+ B- C B- C A this off-season, something Philly’s front office will welcome with open arms.
On the flip side, I’m going to predict that Rudy Gay’s potential isn’t as high as once expected. I see the small forward drafted 2nd overall remaining as a B- C+ C B- C A player this season.
Washington will be praying that Antoine Walker doesn’t go from B+ B+ B- A- C+ C to B B B- A- C+ D this off season, but he will. I think last year was his final year as a good player in the BBS.
On the other hand, I’d like to see Ronny Turaif move from B C- D+ B+ C+ B to B C- D+ A- B- C this off-season for the Wizards.
Although he can now claim to be the worst contracted player in the BBS, I think Nenad Kristic will reward Atlanta only slightly by increasing his game from C+ C D B B+ A to B- C D B+ B+ A. Still not worthy of his massive 7 year, $127,531,250 deal, but serviceable none the less.
I think New Orleans are quietly hoping that Nene will improve this off-season, yet I see the big Brazilian holding firm and remaing as a B C- D- B+ B+ C player. Sorry NO.
To compensate for Nene’s nothingness, I see Marvin Williams improve slightly from B B- C A- B- A to B B C+ A- B- A. I hope that makes up for it.
Clevelands Ben Gordon is another player who will reap the rewards of training camp by going from C+ A C B- C A to B- A C B C B. A nice set of ratings that the Cavs will sure be happy with.
LeBron James. B A- C+ C+ C+ A to B A- C+ C+ C+ B. Yeah, no improvement in site I’m afraid.
Although I think Darko Millicic at B- C C- A- B+ B from B- C D+ B+ B A will help.
Book it. Terrell Brandon is going to die this off season. TB has a great last season, but it will be his last and now, will only be valuable thanks to his 9 million dollar expiring contract. B B- B B- D+ D to B- C+ B C+ D+ C is in order for Brandon.
I think this small improvement is enough for Chris Bosh to finally turn a page and become a star player in this league. I can see one small defensive improvement and a slight offensive one turn him into a 20 and 10 player. A- C C- B+ B A to A- C C- A- B A for CB4.
I like Jameer Nelson which is maybe why I see him improving from C+ A- A- B- C B to C+ A- A B C B this off season. Call me crazy.
I like Andrew Bogut to so maybe you should ignore my predicted improvement of him. B- C- C+ C+ B- A to B C- C+ B- B- A.
West will come later...
The big man has one more year left in him. That’s why I see Shaquille O’Neal declining only in one area this training camp, rebounding. He had too good a year last year to really decline in anything else in my opinion. So I predict Shaq going from A D+ D A- A- D to A D+ D A- B+ D.
Another Celtic that faces a steep challenge if he wants to improve is newly drafted Martynas Andriuskevicius. Taken at the back end of the first round, I think he will improve in two key areas including his inside game and defense. Thus, leaving Martynas with B- D D B- C+ A and a very happy Celtics GM.
Last year was Jamal Mashburns last. I cannot see him make it through TC alive this year which is why I can see him move from B- A C B+ C+ C to B- A- C B C+ C. Sorry Boston, but I think that only bad news follows training camp for your other ageing star.
After being dealt by Denver early last season, I feel as if Shaun Livingston is going to repay the Heat for picking him up by going from C+ C B+ A- C B to C+ C+ A- A- C B. This would make Livingston a truly special young point guard who will be valuable both in terms of his serviceability on the Heat team or as trade bait to others.
After having one of the best off-seasons in the league last season, Nate Robinson is in for another huge improvement this time around also. I can see him go from B B B B C B to a ridiculous B+ B B B+ C B. If this goes ahead, expect the little man to be a 17-7-4 player this season.
It kills me to say that Yao Ming will go from A- C C- A- B+ C to A- C C- A- A- C this coming off-season, but he will. Already the best player and most valuable in the entire league, I can only see the big guy get better this training camp.
I also hate to think that Tony Parker can improve this off-season, however at 23 years of age and with A potential, he will. I think a 1 category upgrade will occur, yet be huge in his improvement. Maybe moving from B- A- A- A C- A to B A- A- A C- A is in order for the little Frenchman.
Gerald Green will jump from B B- C C+ C A to B+ B- C B- C A this off-season, something Philly’s front office will welcome with open arms.
On the flip side, I’m going to predict that Rudy Gay’s potential isn’t as high as once expected. I see the small forward drafted 2nd overall remaining as a B- C+ C B- C A player this season.
Washington will be praying that Antoine Walker doesn’t go from B+ B+ B- A- C+ C to B B B- A- C+ D this off season, but he will. I think last year was his final year as a good player in the BBS.
On the other hand, I’d like to see Ronny Turaif move from B C- D+ B+ C+ B to B C- D+ A- B- C this off-season for the Wizards.
Although he can now claim to be the worst contracted player in the BBS, I think Nenad Kristic will reward Atlanta only slightly by increasing his game from C+ C D B B+ A to B- C D B+ B+ A. Still not worthy of his massive 7 year, $127,531,250 deal, but serviceable none the less.
I think New Orleans are quietly hoping that Nene will improve this off-season, yet I see the big Brazilian holding firm and remaing as a B C- D- B+ B+ C player. Sorry NO.
To compensate for Nene’s nothingness, I see Marvin Williams improve slightly from B B- C A- B- A to B B C+ A- B- A. I hope that makes up for it.
Clevelands Ben Gordon is another player who will reap the rewards of training camp by going from C+ A C B- C A to B- A C B C B. A nice set of ratings that the Cavs will sure be happy with.
LeBron James. B A- C+ C+ C+ A to B A- C+ C+ C+ B. Yeah, no improvement in site I’m afraid.
Although I think Darko Millicic at B- C C- A- B+ B from B- C D+ B+ B A will help.
Book it. Terrell Brandon is going to die this off season. TB has a great last season, but it will be his last and now, will only be valuable thanks to his 9 million dollar expiring contract. B B- B B- D+ D to B- C+ B C+ D+ C is in order for Brandon.
I think this small improvement is enough for Chris Bosh to finally turn a page and become a star player in this league. I can see one small defensive improvement and a slight offensive one turn him into a 20 and 10 player. A- C C- B+ B A to A- C C- A- B A for CB4.
I like Jameer Nelson which is maybe why I see him improving from C+ A- A- B- C B to C+ A- A B C B this off season. Call me crazy.
I like Andrew Bogut to so maybe you should ignore my predicted improvement of him. B- C- C+ C+ B- A to B C- C+ B- B- A.
West will come later...