A Year To Forget: 20 NBA Players Who May Disappoint The Most Next Season

Every NBA season there are three types of groups when classifying players.

There are the players who are guaranteed to have great season. But that is only a few players that we can count on (Kobe and LeBron).

Then there is the NBA players who have break out seasons that no one saw coming (which was the purpose of my other article).

Lastly, there is the group of NBA players who just have terrible seasons that they will want to forget forever!

I have compiled a list of the 20 NBA players who I think will not have as good as a season as coaches, teammates, management, and fans would have hoped!

Honorable Mentions

1. Gordon Hayward: Utah Jazz, Guard/Forward

Again I hate calling out rookies. But I just believe that with Korver and Matthews gone. The Jazz are putting a lot of expectations on the young Hayward, and he will not fulfill.

2. Brendan Haywood: Dallas Mavericks, Center

Haywood is a great center for any team to have, at the right price though. When you’re paying a guy $11,000,000 a year you should be expecting all-star numbers. And if he does not produce the Mavs no have Tyson Chandler behind Haywood who can take his spot very easily.

3. Tony Allen: Memphis Grizzlies, Shooting Guard

For some reason, I just cannot see Tony Allen not in a Celtics uniform for some reason? He just played such a key role for them ever since he was drafted by them in 2004. And then going to the Grizzlies, who have already have good guards, makes me wonder?

4. Luol Deng: Chicago Bulls, Small Forward

I absolutely love Deng! I think he is much underrated and does not get much credit. He did have a career year last year. But with the addition of Ronnie Brewer, Deng's minutes could be reduced. He had such a good year last year; I do not see him topping it!

5. Kyle Korver: Chicago Bulls, Shooting Guard

Korver did everything right in Utah. He fit Sloan's system perfectly and was able to get the open threes, and hit a good portion of them. He had the highest percentage for threes ever last season.

Which is why I do see him doing the same in Chi-Town, he has reached his high. I am not saying he will not knock down some threes, but he will not have the success in Chicago that he had in Utah.

6. Charlie Villanueva: Detroit Pistons, Power Forward

Charlie V seemed as if he was going to have an All-Star career after having a great rookie season with the Raptors. Then he got traded to the Bucks. Had a good few season. He then became a free-agent and signed with the Pistons. It all went a bit downhill from there. Villanueva just does seem like the player that he once was. The desire to play seems lost.

Hedo Turkoglu: Phoenix Suns, Power Forward

Age: 31

10-11 Salary: $9,800,000

09-10 MPG: 30.7

09-10 PPG: 11.3

09-10 APG: 4.1

09-10 RPG: 4.6

09-10 SPG: 0.7

Overview: This was just a bad plan in the beginning for Bryan Colangelo. Signing the 30 year old Turkolglu to a 5 year $55 million contract, was not one of his great signings.

After a disappointing one year in Toronto, Hedo was shipped out to Phoenix to be their starting power forward.

I just think that Hedo is nowhere near his days in Orlando and Sacramento, and will continue to disappoint come next year for Hedo and Suns fans!

Travis Outlaw: New Jersey Nets, Small Forward

Age: 25

10-11 Salary: $7,000,000

09-10 MPG: 21.7

09-10 PPG: 8.7

09-10 APG: 1.1

09-10 RPG: 3.6

09-10 SPG: 0.5

Overview: I know Travis is still young and can make me look like an idiot. Signing Outlaw to this 5 year contract after having a terrible year mixed with injuries did not see like a very wise decision.

All Nets fans will disagree with me, but why give a player this type of contract when you already have a lot of young talent at the wing positions?

Amar'e Stoudemire: New York Knicks, Power Forward/Center

Age: 27

10-11 Salary: $20,000,000

09-10 MPG: 34.6

09-10 PPG: 23.1

09-10 APG: 1.0

09-10 RPG: 8.9

09-10 BPG: 1.4

Overview: Do not get me wrong. I do not doubt Stoudemire's talents at all! But I think this could be one of the most disappointing players next season.

My reasoning behind this. No more Steve Nash for Stoudemire.

If you ever watched the Suns, you would have seen that most of Stoudemire's points came from the penetration, great instincts, and great passing abilities of Steve Nash.

Now, without Nash I do not see Stoudemire putting up huge monster numbers that the Knicks fans and management will expect!

Though I will give Amar'e credit for being able to stay healthy, in order to start and play in all 82 games!

Darko Milicic: Minnesota Timberwolves, Center

Age: 25

10-11 Salary: $5,000,000

09-10 MPG: 25.6

09-10 PPG: 8.3

09-10 APG: 1.8

09-10 RPG: 5.5

09-10 BPG: 1.4

Overview: Everyone thought that the bust of the century was gone back to Europe. But when David Khan announced they had re-signed Darko to a four year deal. We all thought the same thing. What is Khan getting himself into now?

Yes Darko has been steadily getting better a slow pace. But with the acquisition of Michael Beasley, I think it will move Darko to the bench and just watch the sad Darko for another four years!

Wesley Matthews: Portland Trail Blazers, Shooting Guard

Age: 23

10-11 Salary: $6,500,000

09-10 MPG: 24.7

09-10 PPG: 9.4

09-10 APG: 1.5

09-10 RPG: 2.3

09-10 SPG: 0.8

Overview: Matthews is a great young player and was flourishing in Utah. Then the Blazers stepped in.

I still do not see why the Blazers would want to spend $34 million over 5 years for Matthews, when they already have one of the youngest and crowdedness back courts in the NBA.

Matthews could be the starter or he could come off the bench, either way he will not be the player he was in Utah.

Jose Calderon: Toronto Raptors, Point Guard

Age: 28

10-11 Salary: $9,000,000

09-10 MPG: 26.7

09-10 PPG: 10.3

09-10 APG: 5.9

09-10 RPG: 2.2

09-10 SPG: 0.9

Overview: Where are the Raptors headed next season? Who knows? But the question is Jose Calderon even involved in that direction?

It was about a few weeks ago where the Raptors were finalizing a trade to send Calderon to the Bobcats. But that go rescinded.

And now with the addition of Barbosa to the Raptors, and already having Jack does this send Calderon to the third player in the depth chart?

He had one of his worst seasons next year, and it will continue to do so come next season.

Mike Dunleavy: Indiana Pacers, Small Forward

Age: 29

10-11 Salary: $10,561,984

09-10 MPG: 22.2

09-10 PPG: 9.9

09-10 APG: 1.5

09-10 RPG: 3.2

09-10 SPG: 0.6

Overview: Ever since being traded from Golden State and signing that extension with the Pacers. Dunleavy has been getting worse and worse as those years go by.

With the addition of rookie Paul George and Lance Stephenson, already having Granger, Dunleavy will get pushed even further done the depth chart.

Jared Dudley: Phoenix Suns, Power Forward

Age: 25

10-11 Salary: $2,151,068

09-10 MPG: 24.1

09-10 PPG: 8.2

09-10 APG: 1.4

09-10 RPG: 3.4

09-10 SPG: 1.0

Overview: You have to feel bad for Dudley. He had a coming out year last year. But that will be all for nothing this up and coming year.

With Stoudemire gone you think his stats and minutes would increase, but when you have Channing Frye, and now you bring in Hedo Turkoglu and Hakim Warrick. It is going to be tough to get enough minutes to prove himself.

Evan Turner, Philadelphia 76ers, Shooting Guard

Age: 21

10-11 Salary: $4,602,720

09-10 MPG: N/A

09-10 PPG: N/A

09-10 APG: N/A

09-10 RPG: N/A

09-10 BPG: N/A

Overview: I know for sure that I am going to get a lot of hater comments for putting Turner on this list. I do not like putting rookies on my lists, and I personally liked Turner's college game.

But with that being said, there has just been so much pressure on Turner, being the "most NBA ready" player of this year’s draft. I just think he is letting it get to his head.

He is a very good player, and I hope he proves me wrong. I just can not see his college game translating into the NBA.

Antawn Jamison: Cleveland Cavaliers, Power Forward

Age: 34

10-11 Salary: $13,358, 905

09-10 MPG: 32.4

09-10 PPG: 15.8

09-10 APG: 1.3

09-10 RPG: 7.7

09-10 SPG: 1.1

Overview: Antawn Jamison is still a serviceable player in the league today at his age. But with LeBron gone and the Cavaliers looking to re-build it looks as if J.J. Hickson will be the starting power forward for the Cavaliers.

With that being said he could still be the starter, you never know, But if he is behind Hickson, I really so see Jamison's stats dropping.

Chris Bosh: Miami Heat, Power Forward

Age: 26

10-11 Salary: $14,500,000

09-10 MPG: 37.0

09-10 PPG: 24.0

09-10 APG: 2.4

09-10 RPG: 10.8

09-10 BPG: 1.2

Overview: The one big question is: How will Chris Bosh like being the third option on offense?

Well I guess time will only tell to see how well he handles the role.

But I still think that Bosh will be huge disappointment come next year for the Heat. And I am taking into the account that he is going to be the third option. I still do not him producing that well.

Rashard Lewis: Orlando Magic, Small Forward

Age: 30

10-11 Salary: $20,514,000

09-10 MPG: 32.9

09-10 PPG: 14.1

09-10 APG: 1.4

09-10 RPG: 4.4

09-10 SPG: 1.1

Overview: Lewis just has not been able to find his groove since signing that massive $118 deal with the Orlando Magic. He still has been a key player for the team, but with him getting older, and his game getting worse and worse.

I think that Lewis will disappoint once again for the Magic next year. It does not help that Howard is improving in every category, and Jameer Nelson is starting to be the elite point guard the Magic had a few years back.

Joakim Noah: Chicago Bulls, Center

Age: 25

10-11 Salary: $3,128,536

09-10 MPG: 30.1

09-10 PPG: 10.7

09-10 APG: 2.1

09-10 RPG: 11.0

09-10 BPG: 1.6

Overview: When people say, Rose and Noah will attract top players to their team. How does Noah do that? I know he plays a hardnosed type style, but does that really what you want to build your team around?

I love Noah's intensity for the game and his ability to run the floor very well, and how he goes after anything and everything. But his lack of offensiveness skill will hurt him and bringing in Carlos Boozer to the mix, will hurt Noah even more.

Luke Ridnour: Minnesota Timberwolves, Point Guard

Age: 29

10-11 Salary: $4,000,000

09-10 MPG: 21.5

09-10 PPG: 10.4

09-10 APG: 4.0

09-10 RPG: 1.7

09-10 SPG: 0.7

Overview: Again, what are David Khan and Luke Ridnour thinking? Khan just loves having 20 point guards, is that it?

Ridnour is a great back-up point guard and now you’re already adding him to a jammed back court of Jonny Flynn, Ramon Session, Wayne Ellington, Corey Brewer and Martell Webster.

Thabo Sefolosha: Oklahoma City Thunder, Shooting Guard

Age: 26

10-11 Salary: $3,000,000

09-10 MPG: 28.6

09-10 PPG: 6.0

09-10 APG: 1.8

09-10 RPG: 4.7

09-10 SPG: 1.2

Overview: Thabo is a great defensive player, and hit some key three balls for the Thunder last season in the playoffs.

With James Harden improving I just think that Shefolosha will be kicked to the bench and Harden will take his spot.

Delonte West: Cleveland Cavaliers, Shooting Guard

Age: 26

10-11 Salary: $4,658,500

09-10 MPG: 25.0

09-10 PPG: 8.8

09-10 APG: 3.3

09-10 RPG: 2.8

09-10 SPG: 0.9

Overview: West has been in an out of trouble a lot as of late. Being checked in and out of mental institutions, drug charges, and allegedly sleeping with LeBron James mother? Why?

West is still a good player, but I just think he needs to get his life on track before he focuses on basketball.

As well I think even if he does play next year for the Cavaliers, I think the Cavs will give Daniel Gibson a shot to see what he has!

Joel Pryzbilla: Portland Trail Blazers, Center

Age: 30

10-11 Salary: $7,405,300

09-10 MPG: 22.7

09-10 PPG: 4.1

09-10 APG: 0.3

09-10 RPG: 7.9

09-10 BPG: 1.4

Overview: Pryzbilla is a solid center in the NBA. But coming back from the nasty injury that he sustained, will not do him any good. If he does come back next season, he will not be able to perform even near the level that he was playing at this past season.

Wilson Chandler: New York Knicks, Guard/Forward

Age: 23

10-11 Salary: $2,130,481

09-10 MPG: 35.7

09-10 PPG: 15.3

09-10 APG: 2.1

09-10 RPG: 5.4

09-10 BPG: 0.8

Overview: First off, I love Wilson Chandler; he is my favourite New York Knick. Just hear me out Kicks fans.

I believe that with the addition of Randolph, and how much D'Antoni loves Gallinari, and how Bill Walker is starting to come into his own. That only leaves one of the three players to fall.

I pick Wilson Chandler, because Chandler has the most to lose, being the best of these three players.

I am not a Knick hater at all; I just think that Chandler may get screwed over. I am hoping not, and that it is Gallinari because Chandler is a hell of a player. But with having so much to lose, I think Chandler will be the bigger disappointment of the three.

One Love Knicks Fans!

Anthony Randolph: New York Knicks, Power Forward

Age: 21

10-11 Salary: $1,965,720

09-10 MPG: 22.7

09-10 PPG: 11.6

09-10 APG: 1.3

09-10 RPG: 6.5

09-10 BPG: 1.5

Overview: Randolph has tonnes of potential. This is why Walsh went out and got him.

The thing is, Randolph is also a huge head case, which is why the Warriors got rid of him.

Yes, the potential and skill is there, but when you are a problem in Golden State. How do you think you’re going to re-act to the life style and the pressure of living and playing in New York?

The Knicks are just going to expect Randolph to exceed huge expectations. But I do not see Randolph getting even close. The fans and players are asking too much from this young guy.

Amir Johnson: Toronto Raptors, Forward/Cente

Age: 23

10-11 Salary: $6,350,000

09-10 MPG: 17.7

09-10 PPG: 6.2

09-10 APG: 0.6

09-10 RPG: 4.8

09-10 BPG: 0.8

Overview: I really like Amir Johnson. Me being Canadian and living outside of Toronto, I have seen Johnson play numerous times.

I think he is a stud in the making, but not next season. He still needs to develop. And I think this massive contract extension is just putting more stress on Amir.

So give me a year and he will be worth the money the Raptors are paying him. He is only 23 remember!

This was a good signing for the future of the Raptors.