The Moose is Loose 2021-22 NBA Season Predictions

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Finally! After a year in which the Milwaukee Bucks defied expectations and a year in which we did not see superstars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, or Kawhi Leonard reach the NBA Finals, the 2021-22 NBA season tips-off tonight, with a very appealing, must-see doubleheader on TNT. After tough losses early on in the playoffs last season, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets look to bounce back stronger than ever and make runs to an NBA title. KD, along with James Harden, will have to step up more and more and stay even more focused with everything going on with teammate Kyrie Irving. Meanwhile, in the Western Conference, King James, along with a Lakers roster featuring new star Russell Westbrook, look to shake off a very disappointing first-round playoff exit to the Phoenix Suns.

While Brooklyn and L.A. are the prohibited favorites to meet in June, don't sleep on the Philadelphia 76ers or the Los Angeles Clippers. Yes, both teams have flunked in the playoffs lately, but they are the most likely candidates to challenge those aforementioned teams this season. Will Ben Simmons prove to be too much of a distraction for Philly? Will Kawhi and Paul George stay healthy all year?

Can't wait to see what happens! Here are my 2021 NBA Season picks:

Eastern Conference:

Nets
Bucks
76ers
Heat
Hawks
Knicks
Bulls
Hornets

Western Conference:

Lakers
Clippers
Suns
Nuggets
Blazers
Jazz
Mavericks
Warriors

NBA Finals- Nets over Lakers in 7

Regular Season MVP: Lakers F/C Anthony Davis

Finals MVP: Nets F Kevin Durant

Coach of the Year: Steve Nash

Most Improved Player: Mavericks G Luka Doncic

Sixth Man: Suns F Jae Crowder

Defensive Player of the Year: Jazz C Rudy Gobert

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