Some Bold Predictions for the 2010-11 NBA Season

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Some people are making bold predictions next year so I figured why not make my own.

There are some decisions that I will make that will upset some people so kindly write your comment down below and I will try to respond to as many as I can.

Some of the subjects that will be covered are NBA Power Rankings, League MVP, and the 2011 NBA Champions.

League MVP

The league MVP next year will be Kevin Durant. I am a fan of Durant and I think he has incredible potential. A lot of NBA stars' stats spike in their third season and this kid should be no exception. As a sophomore, he lead the league in scoring and was the youngest player to do so.

Let's take a look at the other four players who rank in the top five for the MVP award.

Dwight Howard - Dwight shows unbelievable skill and athleticism but in my opinion, Durant shows more. Durant also is the only really good player on his team, so he shines more than Dwight does.

Dwyane Wade - D-Wade is now part of "the big three" and therefore is not as valuable to his team.

LeBron James - Same reason as Dwyane Wade.

Kobe Bryant - He too has a very good team built around him.

Western Conference Playoff Predictions

Here's the list of teams in order:

1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Portland Trailblazers
3. Dallas Mavericks
4. Oklahoma City Thunder
5. Phoenix Suns
6. Utah Jazz
7. Houston Rockets
8. San Antonio Spurs

Here's who I think will advance past the first round:

1. Lakers 4-1
2. Portland Trailblazers 4-2
3. Utah Jazz 4-2
4. Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1

Here's who I think will advance past the second round:

1. Lakers 4-3
2. Trailblazers 4-2

Here's who I think will win the Western Conference Championship:

1. Lakers 4-1

Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions

Here's the list of teams in order:

1. Miami Heat
2. Orlando Magic
3. Chicago Bulls
4. Boston Celtics
5. Milwaukee Bucks
6. Atlanta Hawks
7. Charlotte Bobcats
8. Philadelphia 76ers

Here's who I think will advance past the first round:

1. Miami Heat 4-0
2. Orlando Magic 4-1
3. Chicago Bulls 4-1
4. Boston Celtics 4-1

Here's who I think will advance past the second round:

1. Miami Heat 4-3
2. Chicago Bulls 4-2

Here's who I think will win the Eastern Conference Finals:

1. Miami Heat 4-2

NBA Champions

Miami Heat will win the 2011 NBA Championship. 4-2. Sorry Kobe and Phil Jackson, your reign of three-peats is over.

NBA Power Rankings

1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Miami Heat
3. Portland Trailblazers
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Orlando Magic
6. Boston Celtics
7. Oklahoma City Thunder
8. Dallas Mavericks
9. Phoenix Suns
10. Utah Jazz
11. Atlanta Hawks
12. Milwaukee Bucks
13. Houston Rockets
14. San Antonio Spurs
15. Memphis Grizzlies
16. Charlotte Bobcats
17. Philadelphia 76ers
18. New York Knicks
19. Sacramento Kings
20. Los Angeles Clippers
21. Golden State Warriors
22. Washington Wizards
23. Minnesota Timberwolves
24. New Jersey Nets
25. Indiana Pacers
26. Denver Nuggets
27. New Orleans Hornets
28. Cleveland Cavaliers
29. Toronto Raptors
30. Detroit Pistons