THERE ARE REAL BASKETBALL GAMES TONIGHT, YOU GUYS. WE MADE IT!
Seeing as the season is about to begin, we felt it appropriate to make some predictions and hand out some awards–Friendly Bounce style. With us today are Andrew Lynch (@AndrewLynch), Jack Maloney (@jackhaveitall), Matt Cianfrone (@Matt_Cianfrone), Chris Barnewall (@ChrisBarnewall), and Jeremy Conlin (@jeremy_conlin).
Predictions:
Who will Blake Griffin dunk on first? | Create Infographics
Who will be the first player to drop 50? | Create Infographics
Who will be the first player to hit a half-court shot? | Create Infographics
Who hits the most game-winners this year? | Create Infographics
Which player has the best assist this year? | Create Infographics
Which team will have the worst start this season? | Create Infographics
Which team will have the best start this season? | Create Infographics
Over/Under 9.5 technical fouls for DeMarcus Cousins this year? | Create Infographics
Over/Under 15.5 games until the Lakers shoot 10 threes? | Create Infographics
Does Nick Young try a 360 layup again this year? | Create Infographics
Awards:
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Smush Parker Award: The teammate Kobe yells at the most throughout the year – Jack
Congratulations I’m so sorry Ed Davis. There’s really nothing you can do except to try to keep a brave face and make as few mistakes as possible. Stay strong, Ed.
J.R. Smith Award: The first player to get in trouble for something they tweet – Jack
J.R. Smith, come on down! His Twitter feed has been mostly links to his instagram posts lately, but at some point this year someone will tweet the wrong thing at him after a loss, and J.R. will have no choice but to respond. And it will probably be funny, but it will probably also get him in trouble.
Gerald Henderson Award: For the worst and/or funniest pass thrown this year – Chris
Giannis Antetokounmpo this reward is for you! Your new coach, Jason Kidd, has decided he wants you to play some point guard this year. You’re known for your athletic feats and super long arms, but flashy passes? Not one of them. If anybody has the potential to hit a poor fan in the head with an errant pass, it’s you!
Ben Gordon Award: The first player to publicly argue with or complain about their coach – Chris
Andre Miller, will you please do us the honors? Mr. Miller has been around the block a few times, so he ain’t afraid to say what he has on his mind. Meanwhile, the Wizards are entering this year with high expectations. If those expectations aren’t met, don’t be surprised to hear some chirping coming from Mr.Miller.
Manu Ginobili Award: The player most likely to break off a play and do what he thinks is best – Andrew
We have to give Nick Young an award, and he seems a likely recipient of the Manu. At some point this season, Swaggy P is going to ignore the play call from the sideline and hoist a 30-footer with 12 seconds left on the shot clock. And Kobe Bryant is going to glare at him and do that “I’m crushing your head” thing, and it is going to be glorious.
The Chris Paul Award: The player with the most egregious flop – Andrew
To Chris Paul, because as long as he’s in the league, he gets the award named after him. Many claim to contend to the crown, but none can compete with CP3.
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