Eddy_02 wrote:Close contest. Very close. I'd be inclined to pick the Cavs straightaway, but I can't overlook the Andre Miller signing. Position by position, this is how it looks
Centre - Ilgauskas vs Nene
CAVS.
Just for this season, ask me again this time next year, and i'll tell you something different. Once Z gets his FG% up, which shouldnt be too difficult now Lebron's around, he'll be in the running for another all-star appearance (which he wont get cos Eddy Curry will whisk it away from him). Nene should be much improved though
Power Forward - Boozer vs Camby/Tskita or (more than likely Chris Andersen)
CAVS.
Boozer has to get it because Camby is the second biggest question mark in the league behind Antonio McDyess. Tskita still ain't ready and Chris Andersen is still Chris Andersen.
Small Forward - LeBron vs Carmelo
TIE.
I put LeBron here because this is where, IMO, i feel he will get most of his time. This is gonna be very close this year. Because both are still unproven on the NBA stage, and because I'm in Australia and have never seen either of them play. Therefore I'll call it a draw.
Shooting Guard - Ricky D vs Junior Harrington/Rodney White
CAVS by a long way.
Leaning in this direction because of the lack of stability that this position holds for Denver. Nobody will get consistent court time here for the Nuggets. Junior Harrington was only there by default, and Ricky Davis may be a stat-hog, but he's a stat-hog who averages 22 ppg.
Point Guard - Wagner vs Dre
NUGGETS.
A fantastic pickup by Denver. He'll be able to get Carmelo, Nene and Tskita the ball where they can hit their shots. If Wagner stays healthy, he'll be able to create some shots for his teammates but LeBron will probably do the bulk of the ball handling.
Bench
CAVS.
Miles, Mihm, Ollie. Some good names there. I do think Ollie is serviceable, but he's still not worth a 5 year deal. The Nuggets have a fairly deep bench as well with White and Tskita. But, the Cavs are more proven in this facility.
Add them up and you get 4-1 Cavaliers. However, all of the matchups were fairly close, except for Shooting Guard. Of course, the only analysis we can make is when we see these two teams play each other at full strength.
Right now, Cavs. Personally, I see a much different lineup.
Center: Z vs Camby. CAVS. allstar vs mr glass, camby is solid though when hes into it and not injured.
PF: Boozer vs Nene. NUGGETS. nene is a beast, he was allrookie first, and booze was second. nene is more power and boozer is more finesse. i see nene winning this battle.
SF: D-Miles vs Melo. NUGGETS. very slimly, melo is great on o, should be an impact player, and miles is still developing.
SG: Davis vs White. CAVS. big for cavs, white is not good on d, so davis could blow up this game.
PG: LeBron vs Miller. PUSH. bron will get more points, miller more assists, same in points.
BENCH: CAVS. newble, bremer, ollie, wags vs... not very much.
and i see melo averaging: 17.5 ppg, 5 rpg, 3 apg
bron: 13.5, 6.3 rg, 5.5-6 apg
