NBA Bold Predictions in Review
The NBA regular season is finished. How did I do with my bold predictions before the season began?
Eastern Conference: Atlanta Hawks: What I said: Dennis Schroder would be a top-5 point guard in assists this season.
What actually happened: Not even close, he only averaged 4.4 assists per game.
Boston Celtics: What I said: Al Horford would record 45 double-doubles
What actually happened: Not even close, he only had eight.
Brooklyn Nets: What I said: They don't reach the 20-win mark.
What actually happened: Very close, they did wind up winning exactly 20 games.
Charlotte Hornets: What I said: They would miss the postseason.
What actually happened: Spot on, they finished 11th in the east with a 36-46 record.
Chicago Bulls: What I said: They would finish last in the Central Division.
What actually happened: They finished with a 41-41 record and the 8th seed in the east.
Cleveland Cavaliers: What I said: Kevin Love hits the most three pointers on the team.
What actually happened: Spot on. Kyle Korver technically had more but he wasn't with them the entire season.
Detroit Pistons: What I said: They would be a top 5 team in the east.
What actually happened: They missed the postseason.
Indiana Pacers: What I said: Myles Turner would be an NBA all-star.
What actually happened: He wasn't.
Miami Heat: What I said: They won't win 25 games.
What actually happened: Miami reached 41 wins and lost a tiebreaker to the Chicago Bulls for the 8th spot in the east.
Milwaukee Bucks: What I said: Jabari Parker would lead the team in points per game.
What actually happened: He was second on the team with 20.1 PPG despite playing in 51 games and having a season ending ACL tear. Giannis was the leading PPG with 22.9.
New York Knicks: What I said: Getting Brandon Jennings, Derrick Rose, and Joakim Noah in the offseason would make them serious contenders.
What actually happened: They were horrible and missed the playoffs.
Orlando Magic: What I said: They would be a bottom 5 team in points scored.
What actually happened: Spot on, they were the 4th worst in the NBA with averaging 101.1 points per game this season.
Philadelphia 76ers: What I said: They would be a bottom 5 team in the NBA
What actually happened: Spot on, they had the 4th worst record in the NBA, but they showed signs of improvement this season.
Toronto Raptors: What I said: Kyle Lowry wouldn't make the all-star game.
What actually happened: He made the all-star game.
Washington Wizards: What I said: They are in a weak division and the Wizards would win it.
What actually happened: Spot on, they won the division and are the number 4 seed in the east.
Western Conference: Dallas Mavericks: What I said: Harrison Barnes would be the teams leading scorer.
What actually happened: Spot on, he averaged 19.2 points per game.
Denver Nuggets: What I said: Emmanuel Mudiay would average 10 assists per game.
What actually happened: Not even close, he only averaged 3.9 assists per game.
Golden State Warriors: What I said: They wouldn't win more than 65 games.
What actually happened: Close, they won 67 games.
Houston Rockets: What I said: They would have the worst defense in the NBA.
What actually happened: They had a bottom 5 defense, but the Phoenix Suns had the worst defense in the NBA.
Los Angeles Clippers: What I said: Blake Griffin wouldn't miss a game.
What actually happened: He was injured for a part of the season and he played 61 games.
Los Angeles Lakers: What I said: Brandon Ingram would win rookie of the year.
What actually happened: He could, but most likely it will be Joel Embiid.
Memphis Grizzles: What I said: Chandler Parsons would boost the offense, top 10 offense in league.
What actually happened: Way off, they had the second worst offense in the league.
Minnesota Timberwolves: What I said: Karl-Anthony Towns would be an MVP candidate.
What actually happened: He had a very good season, but probably won't be one.
New Orleans Pelicans: What I said: Buddy Hield would lead the team in 3's made.
What actually happened: He was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
Oklahoma City Thunder: What I said: Russell Westbrook would win MVP.
What actually happened: He probably will since he recorded an NBA record 42 triple-doubles.
Phoenix Suns: What I said: They would be the worst team in the west.
What actually happened: Spot on, they finished with a 24-58 record in the west.
Portland Trail Blazers: What I said: They would win 55 games and be a top 3 team in the west.
What actually happened: They won 41 games and are the 8th seed in the west.
Sacramento Kings: What I said: They would win 30 games.
What actually happened: Spot on, they won 32 games.
San Antonio Spurs: What I said: Danny Green would hit 300 three's.
What actually happened: Not even close, he only made 118.
Utah Jazz: What I said: They would make the playoffs.
What actually happened: Spot on and they are the number 5 seed in the west.
