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The worst division in the NBA last year looks a little better...
1. Denver Nuggets
Last Year: Kind of a downer year. After a torrid end to the 04-05 season, Denver spent 05-06 at the top of their pathetic divison while suffering through massive injuries. They got the three seed, but were actually the 6th best team in the West. The year ended with them getting their asses kicked while Kenyon fought with George.
This Year: I'm not that sold on the Nuggets, but they won their division last year pretty handidly at half-strength, they have to be the favorites this year. Carmelo also looks ready to reach the superstar status Lebron and Wade beat him to. The big questions will be what are they going to do with the unhappy overpaid Kenyon and will this be the year that everyone gets sick of Karl?
2. Minnesota Timberwolves
Last Year: Major disappointment. Just 2 years removed from the Sprewell-Cassell-Garnet #1 Western seed, they were really a pretty bad team. It didn't help that they made probably the worst trade of last year's off-season (Cassell for Jaric).
This Year: I think the Timberwolves will return to the playoffs. They definitely have some extra firepower, with Ricky Davis returning and the signing of Mike James. They also have the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year with Randy Foye. He tore up the summer leagues and looks to majorly benefit from the (anti) handchecking rules. Garnett's the type of superstar that needs some players around him and he has that again.
3. Utah Jazz
Last Year: Even without Boozer and missing Kirilkenko for some time, Utah made a playoff run and finished at .500.
This Year: A lot of people are up on the Jazz. I'm not so sure. I see no reason to see why they AK-47 won't get hurt again and I really don't see anyone being all that great outside of him. I realize that the the Okur, AK, Boozer frontline has some serious potential, but I'll believe it when I see it last for a year.
4. Seattle Supersonics
Last Year: Great shooting, but one of the worst defenses ever. Can Bob Hill get these guys to hunker down on D?
This Year: Could have an outside shot at the playoffs if everything goes right. Unlikely though. And there's some serious potential for major distractions with the team possibly moving and Rashard being able to opt out soon.
5. Portland Trailblazer
Last Year: Awful terrible worthless type of year
This Year: There's at least some potential here now. I really like Brandon Roy and Webster, Jack, and Outlaw are a year older. Who knows? Word out is that Randolph has been practicing up a storm, but can he jump again? Is looking like a team that at least has a future, but that the present is still not too bright.
Central Divison
Southeast Division
The worst division in the NBA last year looks a little better...
1. Denver Nuggets
Last Year: Kind of a downer year. After a torrid end to the 04-05 season, Denver spent 05-06 at the top of their pathetic divison while suffering through massive injuries. They got the three seed, but were actually the 6th best team in the West. The year ended with them getting their asses kicked while Kenyon fought with George.
This Year: I'm not that sold on the Nuggets, but they won their division last year pretty handidly at half-strength, they have to be the favorites this year. Carmelo also looks ready to reach the superstar status Lebron and Wade beat him to. The big questions will be what are they going to do with the unhappy overpaid Kenyon and will this be the year that everyone gets sick of Karl?
2. Minnesota Timberwolves
Last Year: Major disappointment. Just 2 years removed from the Sprewell-Cassell-Garnet #1 Western seed, they were really a pretty bad team. It didn't help that they made probably the worst trade of last year's off-season (Cassell for Jaric).
This Year: I think the Timberwolves will return to the playoffs. They definitely have some extra firepower, with Ricky Davis returning and the signing of Mike James. They also have the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year with Randy Foye. He tore up the summer leagues and looks to majorly benefit from the (anti) handchecking rules. Garnett's the type of superstar that needs some players around him and he has that again.
3. Utah Jazz
Last Year: Even without Boozer and missing Kirilkenko for some time, Utah made a playoff run and finished at .500.This Year: A lot of people are up on the Jazz. I'm not so sure. I see no reason to see why they AK-47 won't get hurt again and I really don't see anyone being all that great outside of him. I realize that the the Okur, AK, Boozer frontline has some serious potential, but I'll believe it when I see it last for a year.
4. Seattle Supersonics
Last Year: Great shooting, but one of the worst defenses ever. Can Bob Hill get these guys to hunker down on D?
This Year: Could have an outside shot at the playoffs if everything goes right. Unlikely though. And there's some serious potential for major distractions with the team possibly moving and Rashard being able to opt out soon.
5. Portland Trailblazer
Last Year: Awful terrible worthless type of year
This Year: There's at least some potential here now. I really like Brandon Roy and Webster, Jack, and Outlaw are a year older. Who knows? Word out is that Randolph has been practicing up a storm, but can he jump again? Is looking like a team that at least has a future, but that the present is still not too bright.
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