The Professionals


NBA-wise, here are my predictions for this season:

Atlantic
01. Boston Celtics
02. New Jersey Nets
03. Toronto Raptors
04. New York Knicks
05. Philadelphia 76ers

Central
01. Chicago Bulls
02. Cleveland Cavaliers
03. Detroit Pistons
04. Milwaukee Bucks
05. Indiana Pacers

Southeast
01. Miami Heat
02. Washington Wizards
03. Orlando Magic
04. Atlanta Hawks
05. Charlotte Bobcats

Pacific
01. Phoenix Suns
02. Los Angeles Lakers (if Kobe stays)
03. Golden State Warriors
04. Los Angeles Clippers
05. Sacramento Kings

Northwest
01. Denver Nuggets
02. Utah Jazz
03. Seattle Sonics
04. Portland Trail Blazers
05. Minnesota Timberwolves

Southwest
01. San Antonio Spurs
02. Dallas Mavericks
03. Houston Rockets
04. New Orleans Hornets
05. Memphis Grizzlies

Eastern Finals: Celtics over Heat, 4-2.

Western Finals: Suns over Spurs, 4-3.

NBA Finals: Suns over Celtics, 4-2.

Finals MVP: Steve Nash

League MVP: Kevin Garnett

Rookie of the Year: Kevin Durant