Re: Central Div.

[Fung Yee Danny Lim <dlim@utkux.utcc.utk.edu>]

Boy, this division has talent - Bulls, Charlotte, Detroit and Atlanta. 
By the way, Cleveland's in and Minnesota's in the Midwest division. Having
said that, this is my prediction:

1. Bulls - Duhh!
2. Pistons - I do think the addition of Williams will help them and Grant
really has no where to go but up. 
3. Charlotte - They had a huge talent infusion in the summer and should
end up higher than Detroit based on that, but I think they need a little
time to play together first.
4. Atlanta - Talented. 3, 4 and 5 should be close. 
5. Indiana - They have too experience and talent to lose many games but
1-4 in this division are too strong for them to finish any higher.
6. Milwaukee - I still don't think this team will play to their ability.
7. Cleveland - Down after the summer, but not out. Raptors are preventing
them from that.
8. Toronto - Talented, young, losing. Isn't that a familiar theme in the
league nowadays?

Tell me what you'all think! - Danny

On Tue, 16 Sep 1997, Gene Kirkpatrick wrote:

> l.  Chicago--their last year; the wheels will occasionally creak
> 2.  Charlotte--Hail to the redhead, and cheers for Mr. Wesley
> 3.  Atlanta--just a gut feeling for the coach and the center
> 4.  Detroit--they can't fall that far with Hill and Dumars
> 5.  Indiana--I hope they do better, but smooth transitions are rare
> 6.  Minnesota--a last hurrah for Garnett??
> 7.  Milwaukee--Chris Ford may not make it to Christmas
> 8.  Toronto--they're better than this, but someone has to rival Philly
> 
> Gene  (oh, the autumn leaves turn from green to gold)
>