That’s a Wrap, Folks: Summing Up the 2007-08 NBA Regular Season In 36 Lists

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That’s a Wrap, Folks: Summing Up the 2007-08 NBA Regular Season In 36 Lists

April 17, 2008

Kobe and Lebron are two are pretty good basketball players

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In the words of Walt “Clyde” Frazier, the precocious neophytes at ETB are dishing and swishing a summary of the 2007-08 NBA season with 36 styling and profiling lists that are sure to have you movin’ and groovin’. It’s all you need to know about who has been hustling and muscling, bounding and astounding, stumbling and bumbling, and spinning and winning over the last five months.

Unfortunately, all Knicks did not have the knack this year.

1. The Top 5 Defensive Players

Brian:

1. Shane Battier, F, Houston Rockets
2. Tayshaun Prince, F, Detroit Pistons
3. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics
4. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs
5. Paul Pierce, G/F, Boston Celtics

Andrew:

1. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics
2. Shane Battier, F, Houston Rockets
3. Kobe Bean Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers
4. Raja Bell, G, Phoenix Suns
5. Tim Duncan, F/C, San Antonio Spurs

2. The Top 5 Rookies

Brian:

1. Alfred Horford, F/C, Atlanta Hawks
2. Kevin Durant, G/F, Seattle SuperSonics
3. Luis Scola, F, Houston Rockets
4. Al Thornton, F, Los Angeles Clippers
5. Rodney Stuckey, PG, Detroit Pistons

Andrew:

1. Al Horford, F/C, Atlanta Hawks
2. Kevin Durant, G/F, Seattle SuperSonics
3. Luis Scola, F, Houston Rockets
4. Al Thornton, F, Los Angeles Clippers
5. Thaddeus Young, F, Philadelphia 76ers

3. The Top 5 MVPs

Brian:

1. Chris Paul, PG, New Orleans Hornets
2. Kobe Bryant, G/F, Los Angeles Lakers
3. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
4. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics
5. Chauncey Billups, PG, Detroit Pistons

Andrew:

1. Kobe Bean Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers
2. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets
4. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics
5. Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic

4. The Top 5 Teams (regardless of record)

Brian:

1. Detroit Pistons
2. Boston Celtics
3. Los Angeles Lakers
4. New Orleans Hornets
5. Utah Jazz

Andrew:

1. Boston Celtics
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Detroit Pistons
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Utah Jazz

32 more lists to sum up the 2007-08 NBA season after the jump…

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5. The 5 Worst Teams (regardless of record)

Brian:

1. Miami Heat
2. Seattle SuperSonics
3. New York Knicks
4. Los Angeles Clippers
5. Memphis Grizzlies

Andrew:

1. New York Knicks
2. Miami Heat
3. Seattle SuperSonics
4. Milwaukee Bucks
5. Charlotte Hornets

6. The Top 5 Most Improved Players

Brian:

1. Hedo Turkoglu, F, Orlando Magic
2. Mike Dunleavy, Jr., Indiana Pacers
3. Monta Ellis, G, Golden State Warriors
4. Rajon Rondo, PG, Boston Celtics
5. Andrew Bynum, C, Los Angeles Lakers

Andrew:

1. Hedo Turkoglu, F, Orlando Magic
2. Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets
3. Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies
4. Mike Dunleavy Jr., F, Indiana Pacers
5. Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Celtics
5.5 Danny Granger, F, Indiana Pacers

7. The Top 5 Comeback Players

Brian:

1. Kenyon Martin, F, Denver Nuggets
2. Jason Richardson, G/F, Charlotte Bobcats
3. Anthony Carter, PG, Denver Nuggets
4. Peja Stojakovic, G/F, New Orleans Hornets
5. Brad Miller, C, Sacramento Kings

Andrew:

1. Kenyon Martin, F, Denver Nuggets
2. Jason Richardson, G/F, Charlotte bobcats
3. Peja Stojakovic, G/F, New Orleans Hornets
4. Stephen Jackson, G/F, Golden State Warriors
5. Corey Maggette, G/F, Los Angeles Clippers

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8. The 5 Guys Most Likely to Improve Next Season

Brian:

1. Thaddeus Young, F, Philadelphia 76ers
2. Thabo Sefolosha, G/F, Chicago Bulls
3. Amir Johnson, F, Detroit Pistons
4. Al Thornton, F, Los Angeles Clippers
5. Corey Brewer, F, Minnesota Timberwolves

Andrew:

1. Randy Foye, G, Minnesota Timberwolves
2. Devin Harris, G, New Jersey Nets
3. Thaddeus Young, F, Philadelphia 76ers
4. Al Horford, F/C, Atlanta Hawks
5. Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Celtics

9. The Top 5 Coaches of the Year

Brian:

1. Byron Scott, New Orleans Hornets
2. Rick Adelman, Houston Rockets
3. Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers
4. Doc Rivers, Boston Celtics
5. Flip Saunders, Detroit Pistons

Andrew:

1. Doc Rivers, Boston Celtics
2. Rick Adelman, Houston Rockets
3. Byron Scott, New Orleans Hornets
4. Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers
5. Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers

10. The 5 Worst Local Broadcast Teams

Brian:

1. Chicago Bulls
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Milwaukee Bucks
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Indiana Pacers

Andrew:

1. Milwaukee Bucks
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Los Angeles Clippers
4. Los Angeles Lakers
5. Washington Wizards

11. The 5 Best Local Broadcast Teams

Brian:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Detroit Pistons
3. Portland Trail Blazers
4. Philadelphia 76ers
5. Boston Celtics

Rudy Gay, Brandon Roy Photo Credit: Icon SMI

Andrew:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Portland Trailblazers
3. Boston Celtics
4. New Jersey Nets
5. Memphis Grizzlies

12. The 5 Teams We Watched Most

Brian:

1. Detroit Pistons
2. Golden State Warriors
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Denver Nuggets
5. Sacramento Kings

Andrew:

1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Boston Celtics
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Atlanta Hawks
5. Cleveland Cavaliers

13. The 5 Teams We Watched Least

Brian:

1. San Antonio Spurs
2. New Jersey Nets
3. Dallas Mavericks
4. Miami Heat
5. Los Angeles Clippers

Andrew:

1. Seattle SuperSonics
2. Los Angeles Clippers
3. Milwaukee Bucks
4. Charlotte Bobcats
5. New Jersey Nets

14. The 5 Most Disappointing Teams

Brian:

1. Chicago Bulls
2. Golden State Warriors
3. Charlotte Bobcats
4. New York Knicks
5. Toronto Raptors

Andrew:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Chicago Bulls
3. Miami Heat
4. Denver Nuggets
5. Charlotte Bobcats

15. The 5 Most Surprising Teams

Brian:

1. Philadelphia 76ers
2. Houston Rockets
3. Sacramento Kings
4. New Orleans Hornets
5. Orlando Magic

Andrew:

1. Houston Rockets
2. New Orleans Hornets
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Atlanta Hawks
5. Portland Trailblazers

16. The 5 Teams Most Likely to Improve Next Season

Brian:

1. Minnesota Timberwolves
2. Atlanta Hawks
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Sacramento Kings
5. Los Angeles Clippers

Andrew:

1. Portland Trailblazers
2. Minnesota Timberwolves
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Los Angeles Lakers
5. Los Angeles Clippers

17. The 5 Teams Most Likely to Regress Next Season

Brian:

1. San Antonio Spurs
2. Dallas Mavericks
3. Phoenix Suns
4. Washington Wizards
5. Boston Celtics

Andrew:

1. Dallas Mavericks
2. Phoenix Suns
3. Houston Rockets
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. New Orleans Hornets

Kobe Bean Bryant Photo Credit: Icon SMI

18. The Top 5 Pure Offensive Players

Brian:

1. Chris Paul, PG, New Orleans Hornets
2. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Kobe Bryant, G/F, Los Angeles Lakers
4. Allen Iverson, G, Denver Nuggets
5. Amare Stoudemire, F/C, Phoenix Suns

Andrew:

1. Steve Nash, G, Phoenix Suns
2. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Kobe Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers
4. Dirk Nowitzki, F, Dallas Mavericks
5. Allen Iverson, G, Denver Nuggets

19. The Top 5 Performers for Non-Playoff Teams

Brian:

1. Al Jefferson, F, Minnesota Timberwolves
2. Rudy Gay, G/F, Memphis Grizzlies
3. Kevin Martin, G, Sacramento Kings
4. Baron Davis, PG, Golden State Warriors
5. Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trail Blazers

Andrew:

1. Baron Davis, G, Golden State Warriors
2. Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trailblazers
3. Al Jefferson, F, Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies
5. Kevin Martin, G. Sacramento Kings

20. Sixth Men of the Year

Brian:

1. Manu Ginobili, G/F, San Antonio Spurs
2. Leandro Barbosa, G, Phoenix Suns
3. J.R. Smith, G, Denver Nuggets
4. Josh Childress, G/F, Atlanta Hawks
5. Lou Williams, G, Philadephia 76ers

Andrew:

1. Manu Ginobili, G/F, San Antonio Spurs
2. Leandro Barbosa, G, Phoenix Suns
3. Ronny Turiaf, F, Los Angeles Lakers
4. J.R. Smith, G, Denver Nuggets
5. Lou Williams, G, Philadephia 76ers

21. Five Guys Who Came Outta Nowhere

Brian:

1. Luis Scola, F, Houston Rockets
2. Jamario Moon, F, Toronto Raptors
3. John Salmons, G/F, Sacramento Kings
4. Leon Powe, F, Boston Celtics
5. Ronnie Brewer, G, Utah Jazz

Andrew:

1. Jamario Moon, F, Toronto Raptors
2. Anthony Carter, G, Denver Nuggets
3. Ronnie Brewer, G/F, Utah Jazz
4. Jose Calderon, G, Toronto Raptors
5. Mike Dunleavy Jr., F, Indiana Pacere

22. Five Most Exciting Teams to Watch

Brian:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Detroit Pistons
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Los Angeles Lakers
5. Philadelphia 76ers

Andrew:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Denver Nuggets
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Philadelphia 76ers
5. Los Angeles Lakers

23. Five Most Boring Teams to Watch

Brian:

1. Chicago Bulls
2. New Jersey Nets
3. San Antonio Spurs
4. Toronto Raptors
5. Miami Heat

Andrew:

1. Miami Heat
2. Seattle SuperSonics
3. Milwaukee Bucks
4. Chicago Bulls
5. San Antonio Spurs

24. Five Coaches Who Should Lose Their Jobs

Brian:

1. Randy Wittman, Minnesota Timberwolves
2. Isiah Thomas, New York Knicks
3. Lawrence Frank, New Jersey Nets
4. Pat Riley, Miami Heat
5. George Karl, Denver Nuggets

Andrew:

1. Isiah Thomas, New York Knicks
2. Sam Vincent, Charlotte Bobcats
3. Randy Wittman, Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Larry Krystkowiak, Milwaukee Bucks
5. George Karl, Denver Nuggets

Shane Battier is the Quintessential Glue Player

Shane Battier Photo Credits: Icon SMI

25. Five of the Classiest Guys in the League

Brian:

1. Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic
2. Chris Paul, PG, New Orleans Hornets
3. Ray Allen, G, Boston Celtics
4. Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trail Blazers
5. Lindsey Hunter, PG, Detroit Pistons

Andrew:

1. Shane Battier, F, Houston Rockets
2. Derek Fisher, G, Los Angeles Lakers
3. Elton Brand, F, Los Angeles Clippers
4. Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets
5. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics

26. Five of the Least Classy Guys in the League

Brian:

1. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Phoenix Suns
2. Gilbert Arenas, G, Washington Wizards
3. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs
4. Jamaal Tinsley, PG, Indiana Pacers
5. Zach Randoloph, F, New York Knicks

Andrew:

1. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Phoenix Suns
2. Stephon Marbury, G, New York Knicks
3. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs
4. Zach Randolph, F, New York Knicks
5. Gilbert Arenas, G, Washington Wizards

27. The Five Most Electric Dunkers in the NBA

Brian:

1. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic
3. Jason Maxiell, F, Detroit Pistons
4. Josh Smith, G/F, Atlanta Hawks
5. Andre Iguodala, G/F, Philadelphia 76ers

Andrew:

1. Josh “J-Smoove” Smith, F, Atlanta Hawks
2. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic
4. Jason Maxiell, F, Detroit Pistons
5. ~~Gerald Green~~ … Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies

28. Five Teams Worse than Their Records

Brian:

1. Houston Rockets
2. Toronto Raptors
3. Indiana Pacers
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Denver Nuggets

Andrew:

1. Toronto Raptors
2. New Jersey Nets
3. Indiana Pacers
4. Houston Rockets
5. Charlotte Bobcats

29. Five Teams Better Than Their Records

Brian:

1. Sacramento Kings
2. Philadelphia 76ers
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Atlanta Hawks
5. Golden State Warriors

Andrew:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Atlanta Hawks
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Portland Trailblazers
5. Memphis Grizzlies

Stat-Stuffer Stuffs a Fellow Stat-Stuffer

LeBron James and Josh Smith Photo Credit: Icon SMI

30. Five Guys You Want to See on Another Team

Brian:

1. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Ron Artest, F, Sacramento Kings
3. Luol Deng, F, Chicago Bulls
4. Gilbert Arenas, G, Washington Wizards
5. Corey Maggette, G/F, Los Angeles Clippers

Andrew:

1. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Elton Brand, F, Los Angeles Clippers
3. Ron Artest, G/F, Sacramento Kings
4. Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies
5. Chris Bosh, F, Toronto Raptors

31. Top Five Glue Players

Brian:

1. Shane Batter, F, Houston Rockets
2. Tayshaun Prince, F, Detroit Pistons
3. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs
4. Jason Terry, G, Dallas Mavericks
5. Jamario Moon, F, Toronto Raptors

Andrew:

1. Shane Battier, F, Houston Rockets
2. Tayshaun Prince, F, Detroit Pistons
3. Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Celtics
4. Raja Bell, G, Phoenix Suns
5. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs

32. Five Guys Who Deserved Fewer Minutes

Brian:

1. Tim Thomas, F, Los Angeles Clippers
2. Fred Jones, G, New York Knicks
3. Vince Carter, G, New Jersey Nets
4. Darko Milicic, C/F, Memphis Grizzlies
5. Antoine Walker, F, Minnesota Timberwolves

Andrew:

1. Ricky Davis, G, Miami Heat
2. Vince Carter, G/F, New Jersey Nets
3. Zach Randolph, F, New York Knicks
4. Ben Gordon, G, Chicago Bulls
5. Antoine Walker, F, Minnesota Timberwolves

33. Five Guys Who Deserved More Minutes

Brian:

1. John Salmons, G/F, Sacramento Kings
2. Brendan Wright, F/C, Golden State Warriors
3. Al Thornton, F, Los Angeles Clippers
4. Ramon Sessions, PG, Milwaukee Bucks
5. Sean Williams, F/C, New Jersey Nets

Andrew:

1. John Salmons, G/F, Sacramento Kings
2. J.R. Smith, G, Denver Nuggets
3. Dorell Wright, G/F, Miami Heat
4. Sean Williams, F/C, New Jersey Nets
5. Nate Robinson, G, New York Knicks

Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics marched into Dallas

Paul Pierce Photo Credit: Icon SMI

34. Executive of the Year

Brian:

1. Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics
2. Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
3. Mitch Kupchak, Los Angeles Lakers
4. Ed Stefanski, Philadelphia 76ers
5. Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets

Andrew:

1. Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics
2. Mitch Kupchak, Los Angeles Lakers
3. Kevin Pritchard, Portland Trailblazers
4. Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
5. Ed Stefanski, Philadelphia 76ers

35. All NBA Second Team

Brian:

PG. Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons
SG. Allen Iverson, Denver Nuggets
SF. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
PF. Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns
C. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs

Andrew:

PG. Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
SG. Allen Iverson, Denver Nuggets
SF. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
PF. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
C. Marcus Camby, Denver Nuggets

36. All NBA First Team

Brian:

PG. Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
SG. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
SF. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
PF. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
C. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

Andrew:

PG. Chris Paul, New Orleand Hornets
SG. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
SF. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
PF. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
C. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

Posted by Andrew Thell and Brian Spencer on Apr. 17, 2008 at 12:11 am in ETB Articles, NBA

17 Responses

Can’t wait for the play-offs to begin. Houston Rockets will eat the Jazz!!!!

Posted by: john on April 17th, 2008 at 6:09 am

I didn’t even know there were 36 categories to rank! Great work!

Brian, how are you going to calls the Bulls’ broadcasting crew the *worst* in the League? Red Kerr is a lovable old guy, Dore is rock solid…Stacey King’s a bit weak, but he’s still new. I’m not saying their the *best*, but they certainly aren’t the worst.

Posted by: Ryne Nelson on April 17th, 2008 at 9:15 am

Brian, good call on Amir Johnson (even if it is slightly homerism-inspired). We are lucky to have him. His split stats for April while they’ve been resting the starters:

20.6 minutes/game
5.8 points/game
6.3 rebounds/game
61.8 fg%
90.9 ft%
.78 steals/game
2.0 blocks/game

Posted by: Shinons on April 17th, 2008 at 9:37 am

Hey Ryne,

Honestly, I would probably put the Cavs crew tied with the Bulls crew for worst. I see what you’re saying, but all I know is that whenever I watch a Bulls broadcast I suddenly feel very, very… very sleepy. The crew–along with the production values–are a great cure for insomnia.

Posted by: Brian Spencer on April 17th, 2008 at 11:15 am

I have to go with Brian on most of these lists! I liked “Alfred” Horford, CP3 over Kobe (though Kobe is owed the MVP for 2005), Detroit over Boston, and Miami over the Knicks for “worst team”. And Bryan Scott over Doc Rivers (?!?) for Coach of the Year.

I would say I was surprised neither of you put Kevin Durant down as the likely to improve the most next year. I’m already predicting the jump next year - add another top-5 pick to that team, someone who can take some pressure of Durant, and you are looking at 47% on FGs next year… I’ll peg him for a Kevin Martin like 25ppg next year.

Chicago (and Miami) was the biggest dissappointment this year. How was Golden State disappointing, Andrew? They won 49 games after starting off 0-6 with Stephen Jackson suspended! They just ran into a historical NBA season…

Posted by: stopmikelupica on April 17th, 2008 at 11:27 am

can we get a reasoning for dumars over kupchak?

Posted by: phil anselmo on April 17th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

How can you rank Boston announcers in the top 5? Is this with or without Tommy?

Posted by: CB on April 17th, 2008 at 2:07 pm

Dumars - drafted Rodney Stuckey & Arron Afflalo, added Jarvis Hayes (plus the continued development of Maxiell, Amir, etc)

Kupchak - didn’t trade Kobe or Bynum over the summer, accepted Chris Wallace’s donation of Pau Gasol at mid-season

Posted by: Greg H on April 17th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

Phil, I’ll post a few thoughts re: Dumars over Kupchak a little later today/tonight.

Boston’s crew–with Tommy–is in there strictly from an entertainment point of view. Blatant homers? Yes. Whiners? Oh yeah. But entertaining because of it all? Yes indeed.

Posted by: Brian Spencer on April 17th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

Agreed on Boston, they’re the only crew (specifically Tommy) that actually makes me laugh on a regular basis. If you’re not rooting against the Celts, they make the game a lot of fun. I also like the Bob Cousy appearances and his old-school take on players he’s clearly unfamiliar with.

I’m disappointed in the Warriors for coming out flat to start the year (even with S-Jax suspended) and I think they absolutely had the talent to be a playoff team in the West, even this year. My disappointment is amplified by really wanting to see them make it.

Posted by: Andrew Thell on April 17th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

The Celtics broadcast team is terrible. Heinsohn alone gets them last place for his borderline senility and stupidity.

Posted by: Juanito on April 17th, 2008 at 2:48 pm

Wow… y’all really don’t like the Southwest division, do you? Also, any list that doesn’t feature Tim Duncan as one of the 5 classiest in the league - especially when Chris “how many All-Star games did HE play in?” Paul and Dwight “I’m not gonna let the NBA star lifestyle change me oops I fathered a baby with a cheerleader” Howard do make the list - shows a complete lack of knowledge not of basketball, but of mankind in general.

Posted by: David on April 17th, 2008 at 4:48 pm

What a waste of time… go do something else, anything else.

Posted by: ktulu on April 17th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

Loved your list. Great list.

The Celtics broadcast team is the best. Their chemistry is outstanding. So easy to listen to. Seamless. Always fun to listen to.

New York Knicks — absolutely the worst. Walt “Clyde” Frazier sounds like a retarded Deputy Dawg. I have to put it on mute.

Thank God, there wasn’t much of a reason to watch the Knicks this year — except for that awesome Zach Randolph masterpiece.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lvYf08X6tc

Posted by: NBA Roto on April 18th, 2008 at 10:55 am

give gus johnson a decent knicks team and they’re top 5. And anyone who doesn’t like clyde’s poetry of gibberish is just a fuddy-duddy.

Posted by: phil anselmo on April 18th, 2008 at 1:05 pm

My own quick list — just a few

Defensive Player: Garnett

Rookie: Durant

MVP: Kobe

Top best teams (regardless of record: Celtics, Lakers, Pistons

Worst: Knicks, Grizzlies

Most Improved: Hedo

Likely to improve: Beno Udrih

Coach of the year: Rivers, Adelman, Cheeks

Worst broadcast teams: Knicks, Cavs

Best broadcast teams: Celtics, Nets

Teams watched most: Celtics, Nuggets, Lakers, Warriors

Least: Spurs, Pacers

Disappointing: Bulls, Heat, Nuggets

Surprising: Hornets, Rockets

Will improve the most: Sonics , Clips, Blazers

Regress: Mavs, Suns, Cavs

Pure offensive player: Kobe, Nash

Top performer non-playoff team: Baron Davis

Sixth man: Ginobili, JR Smith

Came outta nowhere: Powe, Sessions

Most exciting: GS, Boston, Denver

Boring: Spurs, Bulls, Pacers, Grizzlies, Wolves

Coaches who should lose their jobs: Boylan (already done), Thomas (already done)

Classiest player: Garnett, Battier

Least classiest: Shaq, Randolph, Noah, Marbury, Arenas

Most electrifying dunkers: JR Smith, Howard

Teams worse than their record: Houston, Pacers, 76 ‘ers, Hawks, Cavs

Teams better than their record: Nuggets, Warriors, Sonics, Bobcats

Player who should play on another team:
Paul Millsap

Get fewer minutes: Nate Robinson

Needs more minutes: Paul Millsap

Posted by: NBA Roto on April 19th, 2008 at 10:09 am

You guys should come up with a list to highlight some of your NBA articles this year. You guys write so much it’s hard for a playboy like me to keep up.

Posted by: T-Ran on April 19th, 2008 at 2:05 pm

Empty the Bench

The season’s over.