The two preseason games are now behind us and we can start to really look forward to the real thing. The Cavaliers open their regular season on December 26th against the Toronto Raptors and various marquee games are scheduled for Christmas Day. In case you're wondering, here are the FearTheSword staff predictions for this upcoming NBA season.
Conrad
Eastern Conference Champion: Chicago Bulls
Western Conference Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder
Most Valuable Player: Blake Griffin
Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard
Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving
6th Man Of The Year: James Harden
Cavaliers Overall Record: 16-50
John
Eastern Conference Champion: Miami Heat
Western Conference Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Champion: Miami Heat
Most Valuable Player: Kevin Durant
Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard
Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving
6th Man Of The Year: James Harden
Cavaliers Overall Record: 23-43
(More after the jump)
Patrick
Eastern Conference Champion: Miami Heat
Western Conference Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Champion: Miami Heat
Most Valuable Player: Chris Paul
Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard
Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving
6th Man Of The Year: Lamar Odom
Cavaliers Overall Record: 20-46
Aaron
Eastern Conference Champion: Miami Heat
Western Conference Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Champion: Miami Heat
Most Valuable Player: Kevin Durant
Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard
Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving
6th Man Of The Year: Manu Ginobili
Cavaliers Overall Record: 19-47
Seems like all of us pretty much think the same thing will happen this season. However, trades, injuries, and all sorts of other factors certainly come into play as the year goes on. I'm shocked that we all think Kyrie Irving will win RoY. No, really, I am. We all also have pretty pessimistic predictions about the Cavaliers record, so you can be sure to save this link and rub it in our faces when the Cavs are the 6th seed in the East and pull a first round upset.