Love/Hate relationship with the early start...

Thursday, Sept. 10
Tennessee (+6.5) at Pittsburgh

SUCK IT TITANS!

Side note: I said I would play this season as if I was really in Vegas, meaning although I will pick every game, I am only required to pick half of the games. I will keep track of both totals.

I would not touch this game.

One more week

Yep, one more week and I'll publish my final over/under predictions for the season...Not that they should change that much, but there have been some developments, like Favre going to the Vikings. I don't know how much I think it will affect them just yet, but I have a week to think about it.

NFL First Day of Exhibition Games Predictions

Now that I have the over/under for wins, today is a good day to release my first predictions, since the Hall of Fame Game kicks off tonight:

Arizona 8.5 (under)
Atlanta 8 (over)
Baltimore 8.5 (over)
Buffalo 7.5 (under)
Carolina 8.5 (over)
Chicago 8.5 (under)
Cincinnati 6 (push)
Cleveland 7 (under)
Dallas 9 (push)
Denver 7.5 (under)
Detroit 5 (under)
Green Bay 9 (over)
Houston 8 (over)
Indianapolis 10 (push)
Jacksonville 8 (under)
Kansas City 6 (push)
Miami 7 (under)
Minnesota 9 (push)
New England 11.5 (under)
New Orleans 8.5 (under)
New York Giants 10 (under)
New York Jets 7 (under)
Oakland 5.5 (over)
Philadelphia 9.5 (over)
Pittsburgh 10.5 (over)
San Diego 9.5 (over)
San Francisco 7 (push)
Seattle 7.5 (over)
St. Louis 5.5 (under)
Tampa Bay 6.5 (under)
Tennessee 9 (under)
Washington 8 (push)

Coming Soon

My usual summer hiatus is almost over...I would love to devote more time to writing, but just bad timing right now...Can't wait to return during football season!

I Believe...

Well, I was in Vegas this past weekend and couldn't leave without putting something on the NFL Futures (the whole reason I started this blog in the first place). They didn't have the over-under for wins available, only odds on who is going to win the Super Bowl or conference championships. Caesar's had the Texans at 18-1, but Planet Hollywood had them at 40-1 to win the Super Bowl. So, I threw down fitty on my boys at 40-1 for next season.

Here's hoping...

Southeast Division All-Time Teams

Atlanta Hawks (St. Louis/Milwaukee/Tri-Cities Blackhawks/Buffalo Bisons)
Starters
PG Mookie Blaylock (1996-97) - 17.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 5.9 apg, 2.7 spg
SG Lou Hudson (1970-71) - 26.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.4 apg
SF Dominique Wilkins (1987-88) - 30.7 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.3 spg
PF Bob Pettit (1961-62) - 31.1 ppg, 18.7 rpg, 3.7 apg
C Kevin Willis (1991-92) - 18.3 ppg, 15.5 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.9 spg

Reserves
PG Pete Maravich (1973-74) - 27.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 5.2 apg, 1.5 spg
SG Steve Smith (1997-98) - 20.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.0 spg
SF Cliff Hagan (1959-60) - 24.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 4.0 apg
PF Moses Malone (1988-89) - 20.2 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.0 bpg
C Dikembe Mutombo (1999-2000) - 11.5 ppg, 14.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 3.3 bpg
PG Lenny Wilkens (1967-68) - 20.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 8.3 apg
PF Shareef Abdur-Rahim (2001-02) - 21.2 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.3 spg

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Orlando Magic
Starters
PG Penny Hardaway (1995-96) - 21.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 7.1 apg, 2.0 spg
SG Tracy McGrady (2002-03) - 32.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.7 spg
SF Rashard Lewis (2007-08) - 18.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.2 spg
PF Dwight Howard (2007-08) - 20.7 ppg, 14.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.1 bpg
C Shaquille O'Neal (1993-94) - 29.3 ppg, 13.2 rpg, 2.4 apg, 2.9 bpg

Reserves
PG Steve Francis (2004-05) - 21.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 7.0 apg, 1.4 spg
SG Dennis Scott (1991-92) - 19.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.1 spg
SF Nick Anderson (1992-93) - 19.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.6 spg
PF Horace Grant (1995-96) - 13.4 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.2 bpg
C Rony Seikaly (1996-97) - 17.3 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.4 bpg
SF Grant Hill (2004-05) - 19.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.4 spg
PF Juwan Howard (2003-04) - 17.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.7 spg

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Miami Heat
Starters
PG Tim Hardaway (1996-97) - 20.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 8.6 apg, 1.9 spg
SG Dwayne Wade (2008-09) - 30.2 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 7.5 apg, 2.2 spg
SF Glen Rice (1991-92) - 22.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.1 spg
PF Lamar Odom (2003-04) - 17.1 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.1 spg
C Shaquille O'Neal (2004-05) - 22.9 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.3 bpg

Reserves
PG Jason Williams (2005-06) - 12.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 4.9 apg, 0.9 spg
SG Eddie Jones (2002-03) - 18.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.4 spg
SF Caron Butler (2002-03) - 15.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.8 spg
PF Jamal Mashburn (1999-2000) - 17.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.9 apg, 1.0 spg
C Alonzo Mourning (1995-96) - 23.2 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.7 bpg
C Rony Seikaly (1992-93) - 17.1 ppg, 11.8 ppg, 1.4 apg, 1.2 bpg
PF Brian Grant (2000-01) - 15.2 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.9 bpg

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Charlotte Bobcats
Starters
PG Raymond Felton (2007-08) - 14.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 7.4 apg, 1.2 spg
SG Jason Richardson (2007-08) - 21.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.1 spg
SF Gerald Wallace (2007-08) - 19.4 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.5 apg, 2.1 spg
PF Sean May (2006-07) - 11.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 1.9 apg, 0.7 bpg
C Emeka Okafor (2004-05) - 15.1 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 0.9 apg, 1.7 bpg

Reserves
PG Brevin Knight (2005-06) - 12.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 8.8 apg, 2.3 spg
SG Matt Carroll (2006-07) - 12.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.7 spg
SF Jumaine Jones (2005-06) - 10.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.9 spg
PF Adam Morrison (2007-08) - 11.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.4 spg
C Primoz Brezec (2004-05) - 13.0 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.2, 0.8 bpg
PG D.J. Augustin (2008-09) - 11.8 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 3.5 apg, 0.6 spg
SG Kareem Rush (2005-06) - 10.1 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.8 spg

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Washington Wizards (Bullets/Baltimore/Capital/Chicago Zephyrs/Chicago Packers)
Starters
PG Gilbert Arenas (2005-06) - 29.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 6.1 apg, 2.0 spg
SG Michael Jordan (2001-02) - 22.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.2 apg, 1.4 spg
SF Bernard King (1990-91) - 28.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.6 apg, 0.9 spg
PF Chris Webber (1995-96) - 23.7 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 5.0 apg, 1.8 spg
C Elvin Hayes (1976-77) - 23.7 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 1.9 apg, 2.7 bpg

Reserves
PG Earl Monroe (1968-69) - 25.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.9 apg
SG Jeff Malone (1989-90) - 24.3 ppg, 2.7, 3.2, 0.6 apg
SF Bailey Howell (1964-65) - 19.2 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 2.6 apg
PF Antawn Jamison (2007-08) - 21.4 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.3 spg
C Wes Unseld (1969-70) - 16.2 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 3.5 apg
PF Gus Johnson (1966-67) - 20.7 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 2.7 apg
PF Moses Malone (1986-87) - 24.1 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.3 bpg

Central Divison All-Time Teams

Chicago Bulls
Starters
PG Jalen Rose (2002-03) - 22.1 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 4.8 apg, 0.9 spg
SG Michael Jordan (1986-87) - 37.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.9 spg
SF Scottie Pippen (1994-95) - 21.4 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 5.2 apg, 2.9 spg
PF Bob Love (1971-72) - 25.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.6 apg
C Artis Gilmore (1978-79) - 23.7 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.9 bpg

Reserves
PG Derrick Rose (2008-09) - 16.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 6.3 apg, 0.8 spg
SG Ben Gordon (2006-07) - 21.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3.6 apg, 0.8 spg
SF Toni Kukoc (1998-99) - 18.8 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 5.3 apg, 1.1 spg
PF Elton Brand (2000-01) - 20.1 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.6 bpg
C Eddy Curry (2004-05) - 16.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.9 bpg
PF Dennis Rodman (1996-97) - 5.7 ppg, 16.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.6 spg
PF Orlando Woolridge (1984-85) - 22.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.8 spg

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Cleveland Cavaliers
Starters
PG Mark Price (1990-91) - 19.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 9.1 apg, 1.6 spg
SG Austin Carr (1973-74) - 21.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.1 spg
SF LeBron James (2007-08) - 30.0 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 7.2 apg, 1.8 spg
PF Shawn Kemp (1998-99) - 20.5, ppg, 9.2 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.1 bpg
C Brad Daugherty (1991-92) - 21.5 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.1 bpg

Reserves
PG Lenny Wilkens (1972-73) - 20.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 8.4 apg
SG Walt Frazier (1977-78) - 16.2 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.5 spg
SF Ron Harper (1989-90) - 22.8 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 5.2 apg, 2.3 spg
PF Larry Nance (1990-91) - 19.2 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.5 bpg
C Zydrunas Ilgauskas (2002-03) - 17.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.9 bpg
PG Terrell Brandon (1996-97) - 19.5 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 6.3 apg, 1.8 spg
SG World B. Free (1985-86) - 23.4 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.2 spg

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Detroit Pistons (Fort Wayne)
Starters
PG Isiah Thomas (1984-85) - 21.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 13.9 apg, 2.3 spg
SG Jerry Stackhouse (2000-01) - 29.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 5.1 apg, 1.2 spg
SF George Yardley (1957-58) - 27.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.3 apg
PF Bailey Howell (1960-61) - 23.6 ppg, 14.4 rpg, 2.5 apg
C Bob Lanier (1976-77) - 25.3 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.0 bpg

Reserves
PG Chauncey Billups (2005-06) - 18.5 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 8.6 apg, 0.9 spg
SG Dave Bing (1967-68) - 27.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 6.8 apg
SF Grant Hill (1999-2000) - 25.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 5.2 apg, 1.4 spg
PF Dennis Rodman (1992-93) - 9.8 ppg, 18.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.9 bpg
C Bill Laimbeer (1984-85) - 17.5 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 0.9 bpg
SG Joe Dumars (1992-93) - 23.5 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.0 spg
PF Bob McAdoo (1979-80) - 21.1 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.3 spg

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Indiana Pacers
Starters
PG Jalen Rose (2000-01) - 20.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 6.0 apg, 0.9 spg
SG Reggie Miller (1990-91) - 22.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.3 spg
SF Ron Artest (2003-04) - 18.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2.1 spg
PF Jermaine O'Neal (2004-05) - 24.3 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 1.9 apg, 2.0 bpg
C Rik Smits (1995-96) - 18.5 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.7 apg, 0.7 bpg

Reserves
PG Vern Fleming (1989-90) - 14.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 7.4 apg, 1.1 spg
SG Stephen Jackson (2004-05) - 18.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.3 spg
SF Mike Dunleavy (2007-08) - 19.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.0 spg
PF Troy Murphy (2008-09) - 14.3 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 0.8 spg
C Herb Williams (1985-86) - 19.9 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2.4 bpg
PF Chuck Person (1988-89) - 21.6 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.0 spg
SF Alex English (1978-79) - 16.0 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.0 bpg

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Milwaukee Bucks
Starters
PG Sam Cassell (2001-02) - 19.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 6.7 apg, 1.2 spg
SG Michael Redd (2006-07) - 26.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.2 spg
SF Glenn Robinson (1997-98) - 23.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.2 spg
PF Terry Cummings (1988-89) - 22.9 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.3 spg
C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1971-72) - 34.8 ppg, 16.6 rpg, 4.6 apg

Reserves
PG Sidney Moncrief (1982-83) - 22.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.9 apg, 1.5 spg
SG Ray Allen (2000-01) - 22.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 4.6 apg, 1.5 spg
SF Junior Bridgeman (1979-80) - 17.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.2 spg
PF Vin Baker (1996-97) - 21.0 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.4 bpg
C Frank Brickowski (1992-93) - 16.9 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.2 spg
SG Oscar Robertson (1970-71) - 19.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 8.2 apg
SG Brian Winters (1977-78) - 19.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 4.9 apg, 1.6 spg

Atlantic Division All-Time Teams

Boston Celtics
Starters
PG Bob Cousy (1954-55) - 21.2 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 7.8 apg
SG John Havlicek (1970-71) - 28.9 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 7.5 apg
SF Larry Bird (1987-88) - 29.9 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 6.1 apg, 1.6 spg
PF Kevin McHale (1986-87) - 26.1 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 2.6 apg, 2.2 bpg
C Bill Russell (1961-62) - 18.9 ppg, 23.4 rpg, 4.5 apg

Reserves
PG JoJo White (1971-72) - 23.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 5.3 apg
SG Sam Jones (1964-65) - 25.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.8 apg
SF Paul Pierce (2005-06) - 26.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 4.7 apg, 1.4 spg
PF Antoine Walker (2000-01) - 23.4 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.7 spg
C Robert Parish (1981-82) - 19.9 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.4 bpg
PF Dave Cowens (1972-73) - 20.5 ppg, 16.2 rpg, 4.1 apg
PF Tom Heinsohn (1959-60) - 21.7 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 2.3 apg

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Philadelphia 76ers (Syracuse Nationals)
Starters
PG Allen Iverson (2001-02) - 31.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 5.5 apg, 2.8 spg
SG Hal Greer (1967-68) - 24.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 4.5 apg
SF Julius Erving (1979-80) - 26.9 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.2 spg
PF Charles Barkley (1987-88) - 28.3 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.3 bpg
C Wilt Chamberlain (1965-66) - 33.5 ppg, 24.6 rpg, 5.2 apg

Reserves
PG Maurice Cheeks (1985-86) - 15.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 9.2 apg, 2.5 spg
SG Hersey Hawkins (1990-91) - 22.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2.2 spg
SF Fred Carter (1973-74) - 21.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 5.7 apg, 1.4 spg
PF Billy Cunningham (1969-70) - 26.1 ppg, 13.6 rpg, 4.3 apg
C Moses Malone (1982-83) - 24.5 ppg, 15.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.0 bpg
PF Dolph Schayes (1957-58) - 24.9 ppg, 14.2 rpg, 3.1 apg
PF George McGinnis (1975-76) - 23.0, 12.6, 4.7 apg, 2.6 spg

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New Jersey Nets (New York)
Starters
PG Jason Kidd (2002-03) - 18.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 8.9 apg, 2.2 spg
SG Drazen Petrovic (1992-93) - 22.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.2 spg
SF Vince Carter (2006-07) - 25.2 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.0 spg
PF Derrick Coleman (1992-93) - 20.7 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.7 bpg
C Kenyon Martin (2003-04) - 16.7 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.3 spg

Reserves
PG Stephon Marbury (2001-02) - 23.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 7.6 apg, 1.2 spg
SG John Williamson (1978-79) - 22.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.2 spg
SF Richard Jefferson (2006-07) - 22.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.9 spg
PF Buck Williams (1984-85) - 18.2 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 2.0apg, 1.3 bpg
C Darryl Dawkins (1983-84) - 16.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.7 bpg
SF Bernard King (1977-78) - 24.2 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.5 spg
SG Kendall Gill (1996-97) - 21.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.9 spg

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Toronto Raptors
Starters
PG Damon Stoudamire (1996-97) - 20.2 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 8.8 apg, 1.5 spg
SG Tracy McGrady (1999-2000) - 15.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.9 bpg
SF Vince Carter (2000-01) - 27.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.9 apg, 1.1 spg
PF Antonio Davis (2001-02) - 14.5 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.1 bpg
C Chris Bosh (2008-09) - 22.7 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.0 bpg

Reserves
PG Jalen Rose (2004-05) - 18.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 0.8 spg
SG Mike James (2005-06) - 20.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 5.8 apg, 0.9 spg
SF Doug Christie (1997-98) - 16.5 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.4 spg
PF Donyell Marshall (2004-05) - 11.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.9 spg
C Marcus Camby (1997-98) - 12.1 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 3.7 bpg
PG T.J. Ford (2006-07) - 14.0 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 7.9 apg, 1.3 spg
SG Voshon Lenard (2002-03) - 14.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.9 spg

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New York Knicks
Starters
PG Earl Monroe (1974-75) - 20.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.4 spg
SG Walt Frazier (1971-72) - 23.2 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 5.8 apg
SF Bernard King (1984-85) - 32.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.3 spg
PF Willis Reed (1969-70) - 21.7 ppg, 13.9 rpg, 2.0 apg
C Patrick Ewing (1989-90) - 28.6 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 2.2 apg, 4.0 bpg

Reserves
PG Stephon Marbury (2004-05) - 21.7 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 8.1 apg, 1.5 spg
SG Allan Houston (2002-03) - 22.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.7 apg, 0.7 spg
SF Dave DeBusschere (1973-74) - 18.1 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 3.6 apg, 0.9 spg
PF Jerry Lucas (1971-72) - 16.7 ppg, 13.1 rpg, 4.1 apg
C Walt Bellamy (1966-67) - 19.0 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 2.6 apg
SG John Starks (1993-94) - 19.0 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 5.9 apg, 1.6 spg
SG Jamal Crawford (2007-08) - 20.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 5.0 apg, 1.0 spg

Northwest Division All-Time Teams

Portland Trail Blazers
Starters
PG Brandon Roy (2008-09) - 22.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 5.1 apg, 1.1 spg
SG Clyde Drexler (1988-89) - 27.2 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 5.8 apg, 2.7 spg
SF Sidney Wicks (1971-72) - 24.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 4.3 apg
PF Maurice Lucas (1976-77) - 20.2 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2.1 spg
C Bill Walton (1976-77) - 18.6 ppg, 14.4 rpg, 3.8 apg, 3.2 bpg

Reserves
PG Terry Porter (1987-88) - 14.9 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 10.1 apg, 1.8 spg
SG Geoff Petrie (1972-73) - 24.9 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.4 apg
SF Jerome Kersey (1987-88) - 19.2 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.6 spg
PF LaMarcus Aldridge (2008-09) - 18.1 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.0 bpg
C Kevin Duckworth (1988-89) - 18.1 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.7 spg
PF Rasheed Wallace (2001-02) - 19.3 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.3 bpg
PF Clifford Robinson (1994-95) - 20.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.1 bpg

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Denver Nuggets (Rockets)
Starters
PG Allen Iverson (2007-08) - 26.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 7.1 apg, 2.0 spg
SG David Thompson (1977-78) - 27.2 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.2 bpg
SF Alex English (1985-86) - 29.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 0.9 spg
PF Carmelo Anthony (2006-07) - 28.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.2 spg
C Dikembe Mutombo (1991-92) - 16.6 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 2.2 apg, 3.0 bpg

Reserves
PG Nick Van Exel (2000-01) - 17.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 8.5 apg, 0.9 spg
SG Walter Davis (1989-90) - 17.5 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 1.9 apg, 0.9 spg
SF LaPhonso Ellis (1996-97) - 21.9 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.4 apg, 0.8 spg
PF Dan Issel (1979-80) - 23.8 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.1 spg
C Marcus Camby (2005-06) - 12.8 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 2.1 apg, 3.3 bpg
PF Kiki Vandeweghe (1983-84) - 29.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.7 spg
PG Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (1992-93) - 19.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.0 spg

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Utah Jazz (New Orleans)
Starters
PG John Stockton (1989-90) - 17.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 14.5 apg, 2.7 spg
SG Pete Maravich (1976-77) - 31.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 5.4 apg, 1.2 spg
SF Adrian Dantley (1980-81) - 30.7 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.4 spg
PF Karl Malone (1989-90) - 31.0 ppg, 11.1 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.1 spg
C Mark Eaton (1984-85) - 9.7 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 1.5 apg, 5.6 bpg

Reserves
PG Deron Williams (2008-09) - 19.4 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 10.7 apg, 1.1 spg
SG Jeff Hornacek (1994-95) - 16.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.6 spg
SF Andrei Kirilenko (2003-04) - 16.5 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 2.8 bpg
PF Carlos Boozer (2006-07) - 20.9 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 3.0 apg, 0.9 spg
C Thurl Bailey (1987-88) - 19.6 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.5 bpg
SG Darrell Griffith (1984-85) - 22.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.7 spg
PF Mehmet Okur (2005-06) - 18.0 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 2.4 apg, 0.9 bpg

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Minnesota Timberwolves
Starters
PG Stephon Marbury (1997-98) - 17.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 8.6 apg, 1.3 spg
SG Isaiah Rider (1994-95) - 20.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.9 spg
SF Tom Gugliotta (1996-97) - 20.6 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.6 spg
PF Al Jefferson (2007-08) - 21.0 ppg, 11.1 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.5 bpg
C Kevin Garnett (2003-04) - 24.2 ppg, 13.9 rpg, 5.0 apg, 2.2 bpg

Reserves
PG Pooh Richardson (1990-91) - 17.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 9.0 apg, 1.6 spg
SG Chuck Person (1992-93) - 16.8 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.4 apg, 0.9 spg
SF Wally Szczerbiak (2001-02) - 18.7 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.8 spg
PF Christian Laettner (1992-93) - 18.2 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.3 spg
C Kevin Love (2008-09) - 11.1 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.6 bpg
SG Latrell Sprewell (2003-04) - 16.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.1 spg
PG Micheal Williams (1992-93) - 15.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 8.7 apg, 2.2 spg

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Oklahoma City Thunder (Seattle SuperSonics)
Starters
PG Gary Payton (1999-2000) - 24.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 8.9 apg, 1.9 spg
SG Ray Allen (2005-06) - 25.1 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.3 spg
SF Kevin Durant (2008-09) - 25.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.3 spg
PF Shawn Kemp (1995-96) - 19.6 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.6 bpg
C Spencer Haywood (1972-73) - 29.2 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 2.5 apg

Reserves
PG Gus Williams (1981-82) - 23.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 6.9 apg, 2.2 spg
SG Lenny Wilkens (1968-69) - 22.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 8.2 apg
SF Detlef Schrempf (1994-95) - 19.2 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.1 spg
PF Xavier McDaniel (1986-87) 23.0 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.4 spg
C Jack Sikma (1981-82) - 19.6 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.3 bpg
C Tom Chambers (1986-87) - 23.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.0 spg
SF Rashard Lewis (2006-07) - 22.4 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.1 spg

Pacific Division All-Time Teams

Los Angeles Lakers (Minneapolis)
Starters
PG Magic Johnson (1988-89) - 22.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 12.8 apg, 1.8 spg
SG Kobe Bryant (2005-06) - 35.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.8 spg
SF Elgin Baylor (1961-62) - 38.3 ppg, 18.6 rpg, 4.6 apg
PF James Worthy (1989-90) - 21.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.2 spg
C Shaquille O'Neal (1999-2000) - 29.7 ppg, 13.6 rpg, 3.8 apg, 3.0 bpg

Reserves
PG Gail Goodrich (1971-72) - 25.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 4.5 apg
SG Jerry West (1969-70) - 31.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 7.5 apg
SF Cedric Ceballos (1995-96) - 21.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.2 spg
PF George Mikan (1950-51) - 28.4 ppg, 14.1 rpg, 3.1 apg
C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1975-76) - 27.7 ppg, 16.9 rpg, 5.0 apg, 4.1 bpg
C Wilt Chamberlain (1969-70) - 27.3 ppg, 18.4 rpg, 4.1 apg
PF Pau Gasol (2008-09) - 18.9 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.0 bpg

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Phoenix Suns
Starters
PG Kevin Johnson (1988-89) - 20.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 12.2 apg, 1.7 spg
SG Paul Westphal (1977-78) - 25.2 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.7 spg
SF Shawn Marion (2005-06) - 21.8 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.0 spg
PF Charles Barkley (1992-93) - 25.6 ppg, 12.2 rpg, 5.1 apg, 1.6 spg
C Amare Stoudemire (2007-08) - 25.2 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.1 bpg

Reserves
PG Jason Kidd (1998-99) - 16.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 10.8 apg, 2.3 spg
SG Dan Majerle (1991-92) - 17.3 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.6 spg
SF Cedric Ceballos (1993-94) - 19.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.1 spg
PF Larry Nance (1986-87) - 22.5 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2.1 bpg
C Tom Chambers (1989-90) - 27.2 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.1 spg
PG Steve Nash (2006-07) - 18.6 ppg,3.5 rpg, 11.6 apg, 0.8 spg
SG Gail Goodrich (1968-69) - 23.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 6.4 apg

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Los Angeles Clippers (Buffalo Braves)
Starters
PG Ron Harper (1993-94) - 20.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 4.6 apg, 1.9 spg
SG World B. Free (1979-80) - 30.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.2 spg
SF Corey Maggette (2004-05) - 22.2 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.1 spg
PF Bob McAdoo (1974-75) - 34.5 ppg, 14.1 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2.1 bpg
C Elmore Smith (1971-72) - 17.3 ppg, 15.2 rpg, 1.4 apg

Reserves
PG Norm Nixon (1983-84) - 17.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 11.1 apg, 1.1 spg
SG Marques Johnson (1985-86) - 20.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.4 spg
SF Ken Norman (1988-89) - 18.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.3 spg
PF Elton Brand (2005-06) - 24.7 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 2.6 apg, 2.5 bpg
C Charles Smith (1990-91) - 20.0 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.0 bpg
PF Danny Manning (1992-93) - 22.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.4 spg
PG Ernie DiGregorio (1973-74) - 15.2 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 8.2 apg, 0.7 spg

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Sacramento Kings (Kansas City/Kansas City-Omaha/Rochester Royals/Cincinnati Royals)
Starters
PG Nate Archibald (1975-76) - 34.0 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 11.4 apg
SG Mitch Richmond (1996-97) - 25.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.5 spg
SF Oscar Robertson (1961-62) - 30.8 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 11.4 apg
PF Chris Webber (2000-01) - 27.1 ppg, 11.1 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.7 bpg
C Jerry Lucas (1965-66) - 21.5 ppg, 21.1 rpg, 2.7 apg

Reserves
PG Mike Bibby (2005-06) - 21.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 5.4 apg, 1.0 spg
SG Otis Birdsong (1980-81) - 24.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.3 spg
SF Ron Artest (2007-08) - 20.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.5 apg, 2.3 spg
PF Antoine Carr (1990-91) - 20.1 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.3 bpg
C Vlade Divac (1998-99) - 14.3 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.0 bpg
SG Reggie Theus (1987-88) - 21.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 6.3 apg, 0.3 spg
SF Eddie Johnson (1984-85) - 22.9 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.0 spg

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Golden State Warriors (San Francisco/Philadelphia)
Starters
PG Tim Hardaway (1991-92) - 23.4 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 10.0 apg, 2.0 spg
SG Mitch Richmond (1990-91) - 23.9 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.6 spg
SF Rick Barry (1974-75) - 30.6 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 6.2 apg, 2.9 spg
PF Nate Thurmond (1967-68) - 20.5 ppg, 22.0 rpg, 4.2 apg
C Wilt Chamberlain (1961-62) - 50.4 ppg, 25.7 rpg, 2.4 apg

Reserves
PG Baron Davis (2007-08) - 21.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 7.6 apg, 2.3 spg
SG Paul Arizin (1951-52) - 25.4 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 2.6 apg
SF Chris Mullin (1988-89) - 26.5 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 5.1 apg, 2.1 spg
PF Jerry Lucas (1970-71) - 19.2 ppg, 15.8 rpg, 3.7 apg
C Neil Johnston (1954-55) - 22.7 ppg, 15.0 rpg, 3.0 apg
PF Chris Webber (1993-94) - 17.5 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.2 bpg
SF Tom Gola (1959-60) - 15.0 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 5.5 apg

Southwest Division All-Time Teams

San Antonio Spurs
Starters
PG Tony Parker (2008-09) - 22.0 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 6.9 apg, 0.9 spg
SG George Gervin (1979-80) - 33.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.4 spg
SF Sean Elliott (1995-96) - 20.0 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.7 apg, 0.9 spg
PF Tim Duncan (2002-03) - 23.3 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 3.9 apg, 2.9 bpg
C David Robinson (1993-94) - 29.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 3.3 bpg

Reserves
PG Avery Johnson (1995-96) - 13.1 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 9.6, apg, 1.5 spg
SG Manu Ginobili (2007-08) - 19.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.5 spg
SF Willie Anderson (1988-89) - 18.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.9 spg
PF Larry Kenon (1976-77) - 21.9 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2.1 spg
C Artis Gilmore (1984-85) - 19.1 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.5 bpg
PF Mike Mitchell (1983-84) - 23.3 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.9 bpg
PG James Silas (1979-80) - 17.7 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 4.5 apg, 0.8 spg

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Dallas Mavericks
Starters
PG Jason Kidd (1995-96) - 16.6 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 9.7 apg, 2.2 spg
SG Mark Aguirre (1983-84) - 29.5 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.0 spg
SF Rolando Blackmon (1983-84) - 22.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.6 apg, 0.7 spg
PF Dirk Nowitzki (2005-06) - 26.6 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.0 bpg
C Roy Tarpley (1990-91) - 20.4 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.8 bpg

Reserves
PG Steve Nash (2001-02) - 17.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 7.7 apg, 0.6 spg
SG Jimmy Jackson (1994-95) - 25.7 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.7 apg, 0.5 spg
SF Jamal Mashburn (1994-95) - 24.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.0 spg
PF Sam Perkins (1985-86) - 15.4 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.2 bpg
C James Donaldson (1986-87) - 10.8 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 0.8 apg, 1.7 bpg
SG Michael Finley (1999-2000) - 22.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 5.3 apg, 1.3 spg
SF Josh Howard (2007-08) - 19.9 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.2 apg, 0.8 spg

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New Orleans Hornets (Charlotte)
Starters
PG Chris Paul (2008-09) - 22.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 11.0 apg, 2.8 spg
SG Kendall Gill (1991-92) - 20.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.9 spg
SF Glen Rice (1996-97) - 26.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.9 spg
PF Larry Johnson (1992-93) - 22.1 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 4.3 apg, 0.6 spg
C Alonzo Mourning (1993-94) - 21.5 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 3.1 bpg

Reserves
PG Baron Davis (2001-02) - 18.1 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 8.5 apg, 2.1 spg
SG Dell Curry (1989-90) - 16.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.5 spg
SF Eddie Jones (1999-2000) - 20.1 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.7 spg
PF David West (2008-09) - 21.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.9 bpg
C Tyson Chandler (2007-08) - 11.8, 11.7 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.1 bpg
SF Jamal Mashburn (2002-03) - 21.6 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 5.6 apg, 1.0 spg
PF Derrick Coleman (1999-2000) - 16.7 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.8 bpg

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Memphis Grizzlies (Vancouver)
Starters
PG Mike Bibby (2000-01) - 15.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 8.4 apg, 1.3 spg
SG O.J. Mayo (2008-09) - 18.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.1 spg
SF Rudy Gay (2007-08) - 20.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.4 spg
PF Shareef Abdur-Rahim (1999-2000) - 20.3 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.1 bpg
C Pau Gasol (2006-07) - 20.8 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2.1 bpg

Reserves
PG Greg Anthony (1995-96) - 14.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 6.9 apg, 1.7 spg
SG Eddie Jones (2005-06) - 11.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.7 spg
SF Shane Battier (2001-02) - 14.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.6 spg
PF Hakim Warrick (2006-07) - 12.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.5 spg
C Bryant Reeves (1996-97) - 16.2 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.9 bpg
SG Anthony Peeler (1996-97) - 14.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.5 spg
SF James Posey (2003-04) - 13.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.7 spg

All-Time Houston Rockets Team

I'm going to try to select the All-Time Team for each NBA team. It's going to take a while, but I'm curious to see how each squad would match up. I want to see how the Rockets stack up against everyone else's All-Time Team. There will be 12 players on each team and each player will make the team based on his best season, which must be a full season with that team. There will be a starter and a reserve at each position and two extras at any position. Players can be moved to another position within reason.

Houston Rockets All-Time Team (San Diego)
Starters
PG Calvin Murphy (1977-78) - 25.6 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.5 spg
SG Clyde Drexler (1995-96) - 19.3 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 5.8 apg, 2.0 spg
SF Tracy McGrady (2004-05) - 25.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 5.7 apg, 1.7 spg
PF Moses Malone (1981-82) - 31.1 ppg, 14.7 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.5 bpg
C Hakeem Olajuwon (1993-94) - 27.3 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 3.6 apg, 3.7 bpg

Reserves
PG Steve Francis (2001-02) - 21.6 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 6.4 apg, 1.2 spg
SG Vernon Maxwell (1991-92) - 17.2 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.3 spg
SF Scottie Pippen (1998-99) - 14.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.9 apg, 2.0 spg
PF Elvin Hayes (1968-69) - 28.4 ppg, 17.1 rpg, 1.4 apg
C Yao Ming (2007-08) - 22.0 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.0 bpg
C Ralph Sampson (1985-86) - 18.9 ppg, 11.1 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.6 bpg
PF Rudy Tomjanovich (1973-74) - 24.5 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.1 spg

Major Golf Schedule

Sometimes I do things just for reference and this is one of those times -- so deal with it. We all know where the Masters is held, so I'll leave that off. I have a few reasons for doing this. First of all, it's I'd like to see where Tiger Woods is going to break Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major championships and second of all, the PGA always falls the week of my birthday and I would love to spend it at a major. Here's the list of where each year's last three majors will be held and dates when available:

2009
U.S. Open - Bethpage Black - Farmington, N.Y. - June 15-21
British Open - Turnberry Ailsa - Turnberry, Scotland - July 16-19
PGA Championship - Hazeltine - Chaska, Minn. - Aug. 10-16

2010
U.S. Open - Pebble Beach - Pebble Beach, Calif. - June 17-20
British Open - St. Andrews - St. Andrews, Scotland - July 15-18
PGA Championship - Whistling Straits - Kohler, Wisc. - Aug. 12-15

2011
U.S. Open - Congressional - Bethesda, Md. - June 16-19
British Open - Royal St. George's - Sandwich, England - July
PGA Championship - Atlanta Athletic Club - Atlanta, Ga. - Aug.

2012
U.S. Open - The Olympic Club - Daly City, Calif. - June 14-17
British Open - Royal Lytham & St. Anne's - St. Anne's-on-the-Sea, England - July
PGA Championship - Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Kiawah Island, S.C. - Aug.

2013
U.S. Open - Merion Golf Club - Ardmore, Pa. - June 13-16
British Open -
PGA Championship - Oak Hill Country Club - Rochester, N.Y. - Aug.

2014
U.S. Open - Pinehurst Resort - Pinehurst, N.C. - June 12-15
British Open -
PGA Championship -

2015
U.S. Open - Chambers Bay - Tacoma, Wash. - June
British Open -
PGA Championship - Whistling Straits - Kohler, Wisc. - Aug.

2016
U.S. Open - Oakmont Country Club - Oakmont, Pa. - June 16-19
British Open -
PGA Championship - Baltusrol Golf Club - Springfield, N.J. - Aug.

2017
U.S. Open -
British Open -
PGA Championship -

Post-Draft Picks

It's going to take me a little while to predict what kind of effect the draft is going to have on each team, so I'm not going to change anything right now. What it did was solidify some of my choices. I think the Packers' defense got immediately better with the selections of Raji and Matthews, so I think they will win the NFC North. I didn't see the Titans or Jaguars improving themselves, so I'm going to stick with the Colts and Texans to make the playoffs.

The Titans and Jags both needed to add something on the offensive side of the ball and they didn't do it. The Titans are also going to miss Albert Haynesworth a lot more than people think they are. What the Titans became is the Texans' defense with a secondary that is a little more opportunistic. Without Haynesworth applying pressure, how much more opportunistic is that secondary going to be? I see them struggling big-time this year, because 20 points isn't going to win them as many games as it did a year ago. I think both teams will have trouble scoring enough points to keep up with Houston and Indy.

I love that the Texans are playing the Jets at home in Week 1 and I love having the Raiders on the schedule period. They are a disaster.

I still see two scenarios that could change my picks drastically. I would like to see where Braylon Edwards ends up and the Cardinals need to figure out what they're going to do with Anquan Boldin. Edwards would give the Giants a clear leg up in the NFC East, but right now that division is anybody's for the taking, except for Washington. Boldin is the reason why I have Arizona finishing so poorly compared to last year. I also believe a healthy Hasselbeck and the additions of Houshmandzadeh, Curry and Unger will push them back to the forefront in the NFC West.

Can't wait for some of these things to start taking shape.

NBA Pre-Playoff Predictions

West
First Round
Los Angeles over Utah, 4-0
Denver over New Orleans, 4-3
Dallas over San Antonio, 4-2
Houston over Portland, 4-2

East
First Round
Cleveland over Detroit, 4-0
Boston over Chicago, 4-1
Orlando over Philadelphia, 4-3
Miami over Atlanta, 4-2

West
Conference Semifinals
Los Angeles over Houston, 4-3
Denver over Dallas, 4-3

East
Conference Semifinals
Cleveland over Miami, 4-1
Orlando over Boston, 4-2

Western Conference Finals
Los Angeles over Denver, 4-0

Eastern Conference Finals
Cleveland over Orlando, 4-2

NBA Finals
Cleveland over Los Angeles, 4-3

For the record, here were my preseason picks:

Western Conference
Southwest
(2) Houston: 61-21 -> (5) 53-29 (O/U 52.5) 1-0
(3) New Orleans: 59-23 -> (7) 49-33 (O/U 51.5) 1-1
(5) San Antonio: 50-32 -> (3) 54-28 (O/U 48.5) 2-1
(6) Dallas: 48-34 -> (6) 50-32 (O/U 46.5) 3-1
Memphis: 26-56 -> 24-58 (O/U 23.5) 4-1

Northwest
(4) Utah: 57-35 -> (8) 48-34 (O/U 51.5) 4-2
(8) Denver: 41-41 -> (2) 54-28 (O/U 42.5) 4-3
Portland: 38-44 -> (4) 54-28 (O/U 44.5) 4-4
Oklahoma City: 31-51 -> 23-59 (O/U 26.5) 4-5
Minnesota: 30-52 -> 24-58 (O/U 32.5) 5-5

Pacific
(1) LA Lakers: 63-19 -> (1) 65-17 (O/U 54.5) 6-5
(7) Phoenix: 47-35 -> Missed Playoffs 46-36 (O/U 46.5) 6-6
LA Clippers: 39-43 -> 19-63 (O/U 33.5) 6-7
Golden State: 36-46 ->29-53 (O/U 37.5) 7-7
Sacramento: 18-64 -> 17-65 (O/U 27.5) 8-7

Note: Missed only one playoff team. Nailed the Lakers' and Mavericks' seeds. Nearly nailed record for Phoenix, Memphis, Dallas and Sacramento.

Eastern Conference
Atlantic
(1) Boston: 58-24 -> (2) 62-20 (O/U 54.5) 9-7
(5) Toronto: 48-34 -> Missed Playoffs 33-49 (O/U 47.5) 9-8
(6) Philadelphia: 47-35 -> (6) 41-41 (O/U 48.5) 10-8
New Jersey: 41-41 -> 34-48 (O/U 27.5) 11-8
New York: 33-49 ->32-50 (O/U 31.5) 12-8

Central
(2) Cleveland: 53-29 -> (1) 66-16 (O/U 48.5) 13-8
(7) Detroit: 46-36 -> (8) 39-43 (O/U 50.5) 14-8
(8) Chicago: 44-38 -> (7) 41-41 (O/U 40.5) 15-8
Milwaukee: 37-45 -> 34-48 (O/U 30.5) 16-8
Indiana: 28-54 -> 36-46 (O/U 34.5) 16-9

Southeast
(3) Miami: 52-30 -> (5) 43-39 (O/U 37.5) 17-9
(4) Orlando: 50-32 -> (3) 59-23 (O/U 47.5) 18-9
Atlanta: 43-39 -> (4) 47-35 (O/U 36.5) 19-9
Washington: 39-43 -> 19-63 (O/U 37.5) 19-10
Charlotte: 27-55 -> 35-47 (O/U 36.5) 20-10

Note: Got seven of the eight playoff teams right. Nearly nailed records for New York, Chicago and Milwaukee.

***20-10 vs. the Over/Under is very good, 12-3 in the East is awesome. I would take that to Vegas any day.***

MVP
LeBron James - I should get this right.

Rookie of the Year
O.J. Mayo - He should finish second to Derrick Rose

Coach of the Year
Rick Adelman - Quite possible. Probably goes to Mike Brown or Nate McMillan, though.

Western Conference
First Round
LA Lakers over Denver, 4-0
Houston over Phoenix, 4-1
New Orleans over Dallas, 4-1
Utah over San Antonio, 4-3

Second Round
Houston over New Orleans, 4-1
LA Lakers over Utah, 4-0

Eastern Conference
First Round
Boston over Chicago, 4-3
Cleveland over Detroit, 4-1
Miami over Philadelphia, 4-3
Toronto over Orlando, 4-2

Second Round
Boston over Toronto, 4-2
Cleveland over Miami, 4-2

Western Conference Finals
Houston over LA Lakers, 4-2 (Looking good here, except for the outcome)

Eastern Conference Finals
Cleveland over Boston, 4-3 (Looking good here)

NBA Finals
Houston over Cleveland, 4-1 (Should get at least one right here)

Seattle +2

After pondering my initial picks, I've decided to give Seattle the benefit of the doubt and give them wins at Arizona and at Green Bay. This would raise the Seahawks record to 10-6, therefore earning the NFC West division crown. I fully believe in the Super Bowl loser jinx and I think the Cardinals will be average after already losing Antonio Smith and on the verge of losing Anquan Boldin.

I like the Packers at 10-6 so I gave them another win against Chicago, but I also gave the Bears a win against Minnesota, so the only other team affected is Minnesota. They fall to 8-8, as do the Cardinals.

So here's the update:

Seattle 10-6 (+2)
Minnesota 8-8 (-1)
Arizona 8-8 (-1)

New NFC Divisional Round matchup:
New Orleans at Seattle

2009 NFL Way-Too-Early Predictions -- Take One

As in previous years, the point of these predictions is to pick the correct over/under on number of wins compared to Las Vegas. Since their predictions will not be out until August, that gives me time to make corrections before I have to lock them in the week before the regular season starts.

We'll start where we should, the most competitive division in football, and work our way through.

AFC
South
Indianapolis 13-3
Houston 11-5
Tennessee 8-8
Jacksonville 7-9

North
Pittsburgh 14-2
Baltimore 9-7
Cincinnati 4-12
Cleveland 3-13

East
New England 12-4
Miami 8-8
Buffalo 4-12
New York Jets 4-12

West
San Diego 11-5
Kansas City 6-10
Denver 5-11
Oakland 4-12

NFC
North
Green Bay 10-6
Minnesota 8-8
Chicago 7-9
Detroit 3-13

South
Atlanta 9-7
New Orleans 9-7
Carolina 8-8
Tampa Bay 5-11

East
New York Giants 11-5
Dallas 9-7
Philadelphia 9-7
Washington 5-11

West
Seattle 10-6
Arizona 8-8
San Francisco 7-9
St. Louis 0-16

AFC Wild Card Round
Baltimore at New England
Houston at San Diego

NFC Wild Card Round
New Orleans at Seattle
Minnesota at Atlanta

AFC Divisional Round
New England at Indianapolis
Houston at Pittsburgh

NFC Divisional Round
New Orleans at Green Bay
Atlanta at New York Giants

AFC Championship
Houston at Indianapolis

NFC Championship
New Orleans at New York Giants

Super Bowl
Houston vs. New York Giants

NFL Way-Too-Early Preview

With the release of the 2009 NFL Schedule tomorrow, I have decided to go ahead and start doing my homework early. I will make predictions for the upcoming season starting after the schedule release at 6 p.m. CDT. I will adjust my predictions frequently, kind of like the stock market -- all the way up until Opening Day. I will lock in my picks the Monday before the first Thursday night game of the season.

Just something to do to pass the time.

2009 MLB Predictions

American League
East
1. Boston Red Sox
2. New York Yankees
3. Tampa Bay Rays
4. Toronto Blue Jays
5. Baltimore Orioles

Central
1. Cleveland Indians
2. Detroit Tigers
3. Chicago White Sox
4. Minnesota Twins
5. Kansas City Royals

West
1. Oakland A's
2. Los Angeles Angels
3. Texas Rangers
4. Seattle Mariners

National League
East
1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. New York Mets
3. Atlanta Braves
4. Florida Marlins
5. Washington Nationals

Central
1. St. Louis Cardinals
2. Chicago Cubs
3. Houston Astros
4. Pittsburgh Pirates
5. Milwaukee Brewers
6. Cincinnati Reds

West
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
2. Arizona Diamondbacks
3. San Francisco Giants
4. Colorado Rockies
5. San Diego Padres

American League Playoffs
Division Series
New York over Oakland
Cleveland over Boston

AL Championship
New York over Cleveland

National League Playoffs
Division Series
New York over Los Angeles
St. Louis over Philadelphia

NL Championship
St. Louis over New York

World Series
New York over St. Louis

AL MVP
Derek Jeter

NL MVP
David Wright

AL Cy Young
C.C. Sabathia

NL Cy Young
Johan Santana

AL Coach of the Year
Joe Girardi

NL Coach of the Year
Cecil Cooper

Final Results

Super Bowl
Straight Up: 1-0
Against the Spread: 0-1

Season
Straight Up: 165-61-1 (.620)
Against the Spread: 129-135-3 (.489)

Super Bowl XLIII Prediction

Arizona (+7) vs. Pittsburgh

Conference Championship Results

Since I have no shot to reach .500 this year, I've decided to do things a little differently next year. I'm still going to pick every game, but I'm also going to play as if I were really in Vegas each Sunday. Meaning: I will have a separate category of picks of games I would actually put money on. There were so many games this year I would not have touched if I was playing with someone else's money, but since that was the point of this blog, I had to. This way, I don't have to beat myself up each week because I had to make a pick. We'll see how it goes next season, which is way too far away :(

Conference Championships
Straight Up: 2-0
Against the Spread: 2-0

Season
Straight Up: 164-61-1
Against the Spread: 129-134-3

Conference Championship Predictions

AFC
Baltimore (+5.5) at Pittsburgh

NFC
Philadelphia (-3.5) at Arizona

Divisional Round Results

Divisional Round
Straight Up: 2-2
Against the Spread: 1-3

Season
Straight Up: 162-61-1
Against the Spread: 127-134-3

Divisional Round Predictions

Saturday, Jan. 10
Baltimore (+3) at Tennessee
Arizona (+10) at Carolina

Sunday, Jan. 11
Philadelphia (+4.5) at New York Giants
San Diego (+6) at Pittsburgh -- SD to cover

Wild Card Results

Wild Card Round
Straight Up: 2-2
Against the Spread: 2-2

Season
Straight Up: 160-59-1
Against the Spread: 126-131-3