Masterlist. 27/30 rankers submitted. This is our 10th annual predictions thread. Predictions are fun to look at now and a great way to lock in the general sentiment about teams early in the season. I recommend mobile users to open in your mobile browser (safari, chrome, etc.) if you are having difficulty viewing in an app. We are still looking for a ranker for the Clippers, Pelicans, and Raptors. You can apply at the link here.
#WESTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS
#EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS
#STANDINGS SUMMARY
#Finals Champions
| Team | Count |
|---|---|
| MIL | 13 |
| DEN | 7 |
| BOS | 5 |
| LAL | 1 |
| NYK | 1 |
#Finals Match Ups
| Match Up | Count |
|---|---|
| DEN- MIL | 8 |
| DEN- BOS | 6 |
| PHX- MIL | 4 |
| PHX- BOS | 2 |
| GSW- BOS | 1 |
| DEN- PHI | 1 |
| LAL- MIL | 1 |
| LAL- BOS | 1 |
| MIN- MIL | 1 |
| DEN- NYK | 1 |
| GSW- MIL | 1 |
#Western Conference Finals Match Ups
| Match Up | Count |
|---|---|
| DEN- PHX | 12 |
| DEN- GSW | 4 |
| DEN- LAL | 4 |
| DEN- LAC | 1 |
| GSW- PHX | 1 |
| MEM- LAL | 1 |
| SAC- PHX | 1 |
| DEN- DAL | 1 |
| SAC- MIN | 1 |
| DEN- OKC | 1 |
#Eastern Conference Finals Match Ups
| Match Up | Count |
|---|---|
| BOS- MIL | 19 |
| MIL- MIA | 2 |
| MIL- CLE | 2 |
| BOS- CLE | 1 |
| PHI- CLE | 1 |
| MIL- NYK | 1 |
| NYK- BOS | 1 |
#Playoffs Summary
#AWARDS
#Most Valuable Player
| MVP | Votes |
|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić | 10 |
| Jayson Tatum | 5 |
| Luka Dončić | 5 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 4 |
| Anthony Davis | 2 |
| Jalen Brunson | 1 |
Defensive Player of the Year
| DPOY | Votes |
|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | 7 |
| Anthony Davis | 5 |
| Bam Adebayo | 4 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 4 |
| Brook Lopez | 2 |
| Victor Wembanyama | 2 |
| Frank Ntilikina | 1 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 1 |
| Rudy Gobert | 1 |
Rookie of the Year
| ROY | Votes |
|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | 19 |
| Chet Holmgren | 6 |
| Scoot Henderson | 2 |
#6th Man of the Year
| 6MOY | Votes |
|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | 8 |
| Malik Monk | 4 |
| Chris Paul | 3 |
| Norman Powell | 2 |
| Al Horford | 1 |
| Bobby Portis | 1 |
| Caris LeVert | 1 |
| Derrick White | 1 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 1 |
| Josh Hart | 1 |
| Jrue Holiday | 1 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 1 |
| Naz Reid | 1 |
| Robert Williams | 1 |
Coach of the Year
| COY | Votes |
|---|---|
| Mark Daigneault | 9 |
| Michael Malone | 3 |
| Quin Snyder | 3 |
| Joe Mazzulla | 2 |
| Rick Carlisle | 2 |
| Adrian Griffin | 1 |
| Billy Donovan | 1 |
| Chris Finch | 1 |
| Frank Vogel | 1 |
| Jamahl Mosley | 1 |
| Mike Brown | 1 |
| Taylor Jenkins | 1 |
| Tom Thibodeau | 1 |
#Most Improved Player
| MIP | Votes |
|---|---|
| Jordan Poole | 4 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 3 |
| Alperen Şengün | 2 |
| Austin Reaves | 2 |
| Cade Cunningham | 2 |
| Jalen Suggs | 2 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 2 |
| Josh Giddey | 2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 2 |
| Bruce Brown | 1 |
| Franz Wagner | 1 |
| Markelle Fultz | 1 |
| Payton Pritchard | 1 |
| RJ Barrett | 1 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 1 |
#Most Surprising Team
| Most Surprising Team | Votes |
|---|---|
| ORL | 7 |
| MIN | 4 |
| OKC | 4 |
| BKN | 2 |
| NYK | 2 |
| DAL | 1 |
| HOU | 1 |
| IND | 1 |
| LAC | 1 |
| MEM | 1 |
| NOP | 1 |
| POR | 1 |
| SAC | 1 |
#Most Disappointing Team
| Most Disappointing Team | Votes |
|---|---|
| DAL | 8 |
| MIN | 3 |
| NOP | 3 |
| ATL | 2 |
| MEM | 2 |
| CLE | 1 |
| IND | 1 |
| LAC | 1 |
| MIA | 1 |
| NYK | 1 |
| PHI | 1 |
| SAC | 1 |
| UTA | 1 |
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This is probably the hardest standings prediction I’ve done in my 10 years as a ranker
Bro have the rankings really been going for 10 years? No way we’ve been doing this that long, right?
It must hurt to have Dallas as the most disappointing team. I hope not.
I put Minnesota but it’s them or Sacramento for me. Someone in the west has to be it imo. I just don’t see how Dallas got worse to be the most disappointing
It’s definitely the largest variety of teams we’ve had in the playoffs. I had to add two columns for both the East and West this year.
Good to know that my first prediction will probably be the hardest I’ll have to do.
I’m buying land cheap on Sengun island if anyone wants to get in early
Ya’ll need to remove the Knicks Simp from the panel.
Yea takes away from all the time everyone else put in. He does legit rankings all year then every year goes full homer on predictions. Annoying for everyone. Problem is we can’t even fill every slot to begin with (see openings for LAC, NOP and TOR) and he is punctual and provides generally good rankings other than this thread.
Thank you for explanation.
Hmmm one person left the Cavs out of the playoffs, but also left Utah out, meaning we get a lottery pick. Bronny here we come
Frank Ntilikina getting a random DPOY vote from the Knicks voter is Charlotte’s only representation in the entire damn spreadsheet LOL. This team hurts me soul
Hey man I had the most accurate rankings in the entire process. Put some respect on it
Who the fuck picked Sixers-Cavs ECF?
Minnesota 2nd in both most surprising and most disappointing.
Just to confirm, I am indeed praying on the Warriors’ downfall for doing my boy Jordan Poole dirty.
SGA and Embiid not being on the MVP list is wild.
Crazy how just since I submitted my predictions last week Thursday that my mind would change on the Grizzlies given what we know about Steven Adams. I’d re-adjust my rankings by bumping them down to the 5 seed with this information if I re-ranked today. I think the Ja suspension will actually be beneficial to their season between developing chemistry with Smart in the fold, but without Clarke and Adams it is a tall ask of Xavier Tillman to be the main big guy. That will probably hamper what they can do with JJJ roaming as an off ball help defender.
OKC ranker here - this was tough. Honestly some of these felt random and arbitrary, so don’t kill me pls
Why are people ranking Memphis so high?
Losing Brooks and gaining Smart doesn’t make them a new team.
Ja is out for 25 games, big chunk of the season.
Spoelstra not even on the list for Coach of the Year?