Joe’s Pre-Season Predictions

MVP - Chris Paul - CP3 will build on what he did last year, as he carries the Hornets to the NBA Finals.

ROY - Michael Beasley - Beasley will score points in bunches alongside Dwayne Wade.

MIP - Zach Randolph - Crazy Pick? I think Randolph will play the good soldier in D’Antoni’s system, leading him to put up some monster numbers.

DPOY - Marcus Camby - I think Camby will prove to be a nice addition for the Clippers, who have a very solid front line.

COY - Mo Cheeks - He will help a young, athletic team reach their potential.

Sixth Man - Ben Gordon - A safe pick because you know he will produce plenty of scoring off the bench.

All NBA First Team

G - Chris Paul

G - Kobe Bryant

F - LeBron James

F - Tim Duncan

C - Amare Stoudemire

All NBA Second Team

G - Steve Nash

G - Deron Williams

F - David West

F - Kevin Garnett

C - Dwight Howard

All NBA First Team Defense

G - Chris Paul

G - Kobe Bryant

F - Ron Artest

F - Kevin Garnett

C - Marcus Camby

All Rookie Team

G - Derrick Rose

G - OJ Mayo

F - Michael Beasley

F - Donte Greene

C - Greg Oden

NBA FInals - Boston vs. New Orleans

- The Celtics are still the team in the East, although I think LeBron will give them another strong run. Out West, the Hornets will benefit from last year’s experience and the addition of David West.

NBA Champs - Boston Celtics

- As of today, there is no reason to think anybody else will take home the crown. The Celtics appear to be just as hungry as they were last year.

NBA Worst Record - OK City

- They are too young and in too good of a conference.

Biggest Rookie Bust - Danillio Gallinari

- I don’t see him playing any major minutes in the Knicks rotation and when you can’t contribute on a bad team as a high draft pick, you are a bust.