2008 Woodie Awards
NBA Power Rankings
Robert Walker
Issue date: 10/29/04 Section: Sports
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Detroit 54-28
The best team in the NBA spent the summer getting better. Look for them to win it all, again.
San Antonio 57-25
Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili with the addition of sharp shooter Brent Berry could upset the Pistons.
Minnesota 58-24
KG is the most complete player ever! If Cassell's hip stays together this team could be a threat.
Denver 43-39
This is a big move up for the Nuggets, but you have to love K-Mart and Melo. The future of the West.
Indiana 61-21
This team will be a playoff team, but is a true center away from making real noise.
Miami 42-40
Shaq is focused, Wade is skilled, but a lack of depth keeps them from upsetting the Pistons.
Dallas 52-30
Big D finally gets some D with Dampier, but losing Nash hurts. They'll regroup after the all-star break.
Sacramento 55-27
The old vangaurd of the West is rapidly aging and Paje wants out. Can they hold it together?
Phoenix 29-53
Nash adds stability and Amare will be shine again this year, they're a true center away from glory.
Houston 45-37
T-Mac and Yao will be amazing, but until they get a decent point guard they don't make the finals.
Memphis 50-32
Coach Hubie is back and his roster is as deep as ever. Watch for the Griz to make a playoff run.
Utah 42-40
Coach Sloan, AK-47, and Boozer will make a nice trio, like Memphis they'll make a run and fall short.
Portland 41-41
They have depth and a bad reputation. If they can get past the attitude they could surprise people.
Cleveland 35-47
Losing Boozer hurts, but adding Eric Snow will help. Look for King James to take it up a notch.
Los Angeles 56-26
Kobe is no Jordan, Rudy T is no Phil and no Shaq equals no ring!
Orlando 21-61
Francis, Hill, Mobley, and Howard sounds like a great team let's see how it works out.
Boston 36-46
Pierce and Payton could make some noise, but Coach Rivers won't help, they won't get too far.
The best team in the NBA spent the summer getting better. Look for them to win it all, again.
San Antonio 57-25
Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili with the addition of sharp shooter Brent Berry could upset the Pistons.
Minnesota 58-24
KG is the most complete player ever! If Cassell's hip stays together this team could be a threat.
Denver 43-39
This is a big move up for the Nuggets, but you have to love K-Mart and Melo. The future of the West.
Indiana 61-21
This team will be a playoff team, but is a true center away from making real noise.
Miami 42-40
Shaq is focused, Wade is skilled, but a lack of depth keeps them from upsetting the Pistons.
Dallas 52-30
Big D finally gets some D with Dampier, but losing Nash hurts. They'll regroup after the all-star break.
Sacramento 55-27
The old vangaurd of the West is rapidly aging and Paje wants out. Can they hold it together?
Phoenix 29-53
Nash adds stability and Amare will be shine again this year, they're a true center away from glory.
Houston 45-37
T-Mac and Yao will be amazing, but until they get a decent point guard they don't make the finals.
Memphis 50-32
Coach Hubie is back and his roster is as deep as ever. Watch for the Griz to make a playoff run.
Utah 42-40
Coach Sloan, AK-47, and Boozer will make a nice trio, like Memphis they'll make a run and fall short.
Portland 41-41
They have depth and a bad reputation. If they can get past the attitude they could surprise people.
Cleveland 35-47
Losing Boozer hurts, but adding Eric Snow will help. Look for King James to take it up a notch.
Los Angeles 56-26
Kobe is no Jordan, Rudy T is no Phil and no Shaq equals no ring!
Orlando 21-61
Francis, Hill, Mobley, and Howard sounds like a great team let's see how it works out.
Boston 36-46
Pierce and Payton could make some noise, but Coach Rivers won't help, they won't get too far.