Predicting the Leading Scorer for Every NBA Team Next Season

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You can win games without scoring, and the better scorers you have on your team the better chance you have of winning.

Seems like a pretty simple formula, but who is the best scorer on your favorite NBA team? You may be surprised at the answer.

The NBA is filled with scorers, some teams are stacked with multiple guys who can score the ball, but who will be the leading scorer for each NBA team when the season begins?

Atlanta Hawks, Josh Smith

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Let's be honest, Josh Smith should have been an All-Star this past season and has clearly surpassed Joe Johnson as the best player on the team.

He may not have the most polished offensive game, but due to his athleticism, he can often times score with ease.

The minute Smith stops settling for jump shots is when he will become an unstoppable scorer. Well, I think Smith will come out with something to prove and finally prove to us why he has been such a highly regarded talent since his high school days.

Boston Celtics, Rajon Rondo

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Rajon Rondo has been deemed as one of the best passers the NBA has ever seen. But with the likely departure of both Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, Rondo will be asked to do a lot more scoring for the Celtics this upcoming season.

I know what you're thinking, and to answer your question, no, I haven't forgotten about Paul Pierce, who can still score with the best of them. But let's be real, he's on the last legs of his career.

Rondo can get to the cup anytime he'd like and has shown signs of a consistent jump shot. It's time for him to take the reigns of the scoring sleigh for Boston.

Charlotte Bobcats, Ben Gordon

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Ben Gordon is one of the streakiest players in the game today, but when he's feeling it, HE IS FEELING IT.

That being said, the Bobcats brought him over to do one thing and one thing only: score. Something I don't believe he will have any problem with.

Along with scoring more points, I'm sure those one or two faithful Bobcat fans are hoping he brings them a couple of more wins as well.

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose

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I've heard many people say that they don't think Derrick Rose will ever be the same after his surgery. Even if that is the case, if he comes back half the player he was before he got injured, he will still be pretty tough to stop.

This one is a no-brainer.

Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving

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Kyrie Irving has drawn comparisons to Chris Paul, so needless to say he had a pretty impressive rookie season.

Irving will continue to get better as the Cavs try and rebuild around him and some other young talent. But they will only go as far as the young buck can take them.

Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki

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Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best scoring big man in the league.

He can score in a variety of ways and his team looks to him to do so game in and game out—and he will continue to do so next season.

Denver Nuggets, Danilo Gallinari

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Before he got hurt, Danilo Gallinari was playing the best basketball of his career.

Not only was he scoring, he was rebounding and making plays for his teammates.

The Nuggets need a go-to scorer, and I think it's about time that he permanently steps into that role.

Detroit Pistons, Greg Monroe

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Greg Monroe quietly had a very good season for the Pistons. I know this because I hated matching up against him in fantasy basketball.

With Ben Gordon gone, there will be a lot more shots to go around. More shots for the very effective and talented Monroe.

Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry/Andrew Bogut

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It was very unfortunate that we did not get to see Stephen Curry play this past season, and it would be easy to say that he is going to come back and lead the Warriors in scoring after Monta Ellis' departure.

But don't forget that Golden State acquired Andrew Bogut. A very savy big man who demands touches inside.

Bogut will get buckets.

Houston Rockets, Kevin Martin

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Well this one is hard to call considering all the moves the Rockets are trying to make as of now.

But one thing is for certain, not a lot of players can score the ball like Kevin Martin, and if he is still in a Houston uniform when the season begins, there won't be anybody on the roster outscoring him too regularly.

Indiana Pacers, Paul George

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Danny Granger has been Indiana's go-to guy for a while now, but its about time for the passing of the torch.

Paul George is a young talent who will be around for a very long time. He is one of the most athletic wingmen the NBA has today, and he can score the ball when asked to do so.

I look for George to capitalize on more touches next year.

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul

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Chris Paul, arguably the best point guard in the game and seemingly unstoppable in every game he plays, will lead the Clippers in scoring.

And he won't be slowed down anytime soon.

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant

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Never will Kobe be outscored by his teammate again in his career. Period.

Memphis Grizzlies, Rudy Gay

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The Grizzlies do have a lot of talent on their roster and different guys who can go off every night.

But for them to be at their best, Rudy Gay must be the leading scorer.

He is the most versatile player on the team, and I expect him to have a breakout season.

Miami Heat, LeBron James

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LeBron James, the best player in the league. Enough said.

Milwaukee Bucks, Monta Ellis

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This one is very interesting. We have yet to see Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis play a full season together.

You can't really go wrong with either player.

But I expect Brandon Jennings to step more into the point guard role, resulting in Ellis being the leading scorer for the Bucks.

Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Love

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Kevin Love continues to fly under the radar. At least as much as he can.

He is the definition of a double-double machine.

However, people oftentimes overlook his scoring abilities. Love will continue to lead the Wolves in multiple categories, including scoring.

Brooklyn Nets, Deron Williams

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If the Nets do indeed keep Deron Williams on the roster, they will maintain one of the premier scoring point guards in the league.

New Orleans Hornets, Eric Gordon

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Another if here. If the Hornets persuade Eric Gordon to stay, he will be the best scorer and player on the roster.

Anthony Davis, the believed to be No. 1 pick, is not someone who will go out and average 20 points in the NBA.

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony

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Carmelo Anthony is a top-three scorer in the NBA.

He's big, strong, and can score in almost any way you could possibly think of.

Melo got his groove back toward the end of the season, and I expect him to compete for a scoring title next season.

Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant

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Kevin Durant scores easier than anybody else in the NBA, and he will continue to do so for a very, very long time.

Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard?

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If the Magic don't maintain Dwight Howard, they have a lot more things to worry about than who their leading scorer is.

Philadelphia 76ers, Andre Iguodala

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You never know what you're going to get with the 76ers.

Last year their leading scorer came off the bench.

However, I think Andre Iguodala will finally step up and score for Philadelphia. If not, they won't go much farther than they did last year, once again.