That’s a Wrap, Folks: Summing Up the 2007-08 NBA Regular Season In 36 Lists

Brian:

1. Shane Battier, F, Houston Rockets
2. Tayshaun Prince, F, Detroit Pistons
3. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics
4. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs
5. Paul Pierce, G/F, Boston Celtics

Andrew:

1. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics
2. Shane Battier, F, Houston Rockets
3. Kobe Bean Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers
4. Raja Bell, G, Phoenix Suns
5. Tim Duncan, F/C, San Antonio Spurs

2. The Top 5 Rookies

Brian:

1. Alfred Horford, F/C, Atlanta Hawks
2. Kevin Durant, G/F, Seattle SuperSonics
3. Luis Scola, F, Houston Rockets
4. Al Thornton, F, Los Angeles Clippers
5. Rodney Stuckey, PG, Detroit Pistons

Andrew:

1. Al Horford, F/C, Atlanta Hawks
2. Kevin Durant, G/F, Seattle SuperSonics
3. Luis Scola, F, Houston Rockets
4. Al Thornton, F, Los Angeles Clippers
5. Thaddeus Young, F, Philadelphia 76ers

3. The Top 5 MVPs

Brian:

1. Chris Paul, PG, New Orleans Hornets
2. Kobe Bryant, G/F, Los Angeles Lakers
3. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
4. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics
5. Chauncey Billups, PG, Detroit Pistons

Andrew:

1. Kobe Bean Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers
2. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets
4. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics
5. Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic

4. The Top 5 Teams (regardless of record)

Brian:

1. Detroit Pistons
2. Boston Celtics
3. Los Angeles Lakers
4. New Orleans Hornets
5. Utah Jazz

Andrew:

1. Boston Celtics
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Detroit Pistons
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Utah Jazz

32 more lists to sum up the 2007-08 NBA season after the jump…

5. The 5 Worst Teams (regardless of record)

Brian:

1. Miami Heat
2. Seattle SuperSonics
3. New York Knicks
4. Los Angeles Clippers
5. Memphis Grizzlies

Andrew:

1. New York Knicks
2. Miami Heat
3. Seattle SuperSonics
4. Milwaukee Bucks
5. Charlotte Hornets

6. The Top 5 Most Improved Players

Brian:

1. Hedo Turkoglu, F, Orlando Magic
2. Mike Dunleavy, Jr., Indiana Pacers
3. Monta Ellis, G, Golden State Warriors
4. Rajon Rondo, PG, Boston Celtics
5. Andrew Bynum, C, Los Angeles Lakers

Andrew:

1. Hedo Turkoglu, F, Orlando Magic
2. Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets
3. Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies
4. Mike Dunleavy Jr., F, Indiana Pacers
5. Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Celtics
5.5 Danny Granger, F, Indiana Pacers

7. The Top 5 Comeback Players

Brian:

1. Kenyon Martin, F, Denver Nuggets
2. Jason Richardson, G/F, Charlotte Bobcats
3. Anthony Carter, PG, Denver Nuggets
4. Peja Stojakovic, G/F, New Orleans Hornets
5. Brad Miller, C, Sacramento Kings

Andrew:

1. Kenyon Martin, F, Denver Nuggets
2. Jason Richardson, G/F, Charlotte bobcats
3. Peja Stojakovic, G/F, New Orleans Hornets
4. Stephen Jackson, G/F, Golden State Warriors
5. Corey Maggette, G/F, Los Angeles Clippers

8. The 5 Guys Most Likely to Improve Next Season

Brian:

1. Thaddeus Young, F, Philadelphia 76ers
2. Thabo Sefolosha, G/F, Chicago Bulls
3. Amir Johnson, F, Detroit Pistons
4. Al Thornton, F, Los Angeles Clippers
5. Corey Brewer, F, Minnesota Timberwolves

Andrew:

1. Randy Foye, G, Minnesota Timberwolves
2. Devin Harris, G, New Jersey Nets
3. Thaddeus Young, F, Philadelphia 76ers
4. Al Horford, F/C, Atlanta Hawks
5. Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Celtics

9. The Top 5 Coaches of the Year

Brian:

1. Byron Scott, New Orleans Hornets
2. Rick Adelman, Houston Rockets
3. Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers
4. Doc Rivers, Boston Celtics
5. Flip Saunders, Detroit Pistons

Andrew:

1. Doc Rivers, Boston Celtics
2. Rick Adelman, Houston Rockets
3. Byron Scott, New Orleans Hornets
4. Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers
5. Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers

10. The 5 Worst Local Broadcast Teams

Brian:

1. Chicago Bulls
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Milwaukee Bucks
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Indiana Pacers

Andrew:

1. Milwaukee Bucks
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Los Angeles Clippers
4. Los Angeles Lakers
5. Washington Wizards

11. The 5 Best Local Broadcast Teams

Brian:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Detroit Pistons
3. Portland Trail Blazers
4. Philadelphia 76ers
5. Boston Celtics

Andrew:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Portland Trailblazers
3. Boston Celtics
4. New Jersey Nets
5. Memphis Grizzlies

12. The 5 Teams We Watched Most

Brian:

1. Detroit Pistons
2. Golden State Warriors
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Denver Nuggets
5. Sacramento Kings

Andrew:

1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Boston Celtics
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Atlanta Hawks
5. Cleveland Cavaliers

13. The 5 Teams We Watched Least

Brian:

1. San Antonio Spurs
2. New Jersey Nets
3. Dallas Mavericks
4. Miami Heat
5. Los Angeles Clippers

Andrew:

1. Seattle SuperSonics
2. Los Angeles Clippers
3. Milwaukee Bucks
4. Charlotte Bobcats
5. New Jersey Nets

14. The 5 Most Disappointing Teams

Brian:

1. Chicago Bulls
2. Golden State Warriors
3. Charlotte Bobcats
4. New York Knicks
5. Toronto Raptors

Andrew:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Chicago Bulls
3. Miami Heat
4. Denver Nuggets
5. Charlotte Bobcats

15. The 5 Most Surprising Teams

Brian:

1. Philadelphia 76ers
2. Houston Rockets
3. Sacramento Kings
4. New Orleans Hornets
5. Orlando Magic

Andrew:

1. Houston Rockets
2. New Orleans Hornets
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Atlanta Hawks
5. Portland Trailblazers

16. The 5 Teams Most Likely to Improve Next Season

Brian:

1. Minnesota Timberwolves
2. Atlanta Hawks
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Sacramento Kings
5. Los Angeles Clippers

Andrew:

1. Portland Trailblazers
2. Minnesota Timberwolves
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Los Angeles Lakers
5. Los Angeles Clippers

17. The 5 Teams Most Likely to Regress Next Season

Brian:

1. San Antonio Spurs
2. Dallas Mavericks
3. Phoenix Suns
4. Washington Wizards
5. Boston Celtics

Andrew:

1. Dallas Mavericks
2. Phoenix Suns
3. Houston Rockets
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. New Orleans Hornets

18. The Top 5 Pure Offensive Players

Brian:

1. Chris Paul, PG, New Orleans Hornets
2. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Kobe Bryant, G/F, Los Angeles Lakers
4. Allen Iverson, G, Denver Nuggets
5. Amare Stoudemire, F/C, Phoenix Suns

Andrew:

1. Steve Nash, G, Phoenix Suns
2. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Kobe Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers
4. Dirk Nowitzki, F, Dallas Mavericks
5. Allen Iverson, G, Denver Nuggets

19. The Top 5 Performers for Non-Playoff Teams

Brian:

1. Al Jefferson, F, Minnesota Timberwolves
2. Rudy Gay, G/F, Memphis Grizzlies
3. Kevin Martin, G, Sacramento Kings
4. Baron Davis, PG, Golden State Warriors
5. Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trail Blazers

Andrew:

1. Baron Davis, G, Golden State Warriors
2. Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trailblazers
3. Al Jefferson, F, Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies
5. Kevin Martin, G. Sacramento Kings

20. Sixth Men of the Year

Brian:

1. Manu Ginobili, G/F, San Antonio Spurs
2. Leandro Barbosa, G, Phoenix Suns
3. J.R. Smith, G, Denver Nuggets
4. Josh Childress, G/F, Atlanta Hawks
5. Lou Williams, G, Philadephia 76ers

Andrew:

1. Manu Ginobili, G/F, San Antonio Spurs
2. Leandro Barbosa, G, Phoenix Suns
3. Ronny Turiaf, F, Los Angeles Lakers
4. J.R. Smith, G, Denver Nuggets
5. Lou Williams, G, Philadephia 76ers

21. Five Guys Who Came Outta Nowhere

Brian:

1. Luis Scola, F, Houston Rockets
2. Jamario Moon, F, Toronto Raptors
3. John Salmons, G/F, Sacramento Kings
4. Leon Powe, F, Boston Celtics
5. Ronnie Brewer, G, Utah Jazz

Andrew:

1. Jamario Moon, F, Toronto Raptors
2. Anthony Carter, G, Denver Nuggets
3. Ronnie Brewer, G/F, Utah Jazz
4. Jose Calderon, G, Toronto Raptors
5. Mike Dunleavy Jr., F, Indiana Pacere

22. Five Most Exciting Teams to Watch

Brian:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Detroit Pistons
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Los Angeles Lakers
5. Philadelphia 76ers

Andrew:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Denver Nuggets
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Philadelphia 76ers
5. Los Angeles Lakers

23. Five Most Boring Teams to Watch

Brian:

1. Chicago Bulls
2. New Jersey Nets
3. San Antonio Spurs
4. Toronto Raptors
5. Miami Heat

Andrew:

1. Miami Heat
2. Seattle SuperSonics
3. Milwaukee Bucks
4. Chicago Bulls
5. San Antonio Spurs

24. Five Coaches Who Should Lose Their Jobs

Brian:

1. Randy Wittman, Minnesota Timberwolves
2. Isiah Thomas, New York Knicks
3. Lawrence Frank, New Jersey Nets
4. Pat Riley, Miami Heat
5. George Karl, Denver Nuggets

Andrew:

1. Isiah Thomas, New York Knicks
2. Sam Vincent, Charlotte Bobcats
3. Randy Wittman, Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Larry Krystkowiak, Milwaukee Bucks
5. George Karl, Denver Nuggets

25. Five of the Classiest Guys in the League

Brian:

1. Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic
2. Chris Paul, PG, New Orleans Hornets
3. Ray Allen, G, Boston Celtics
4. Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trail Blazers
5. Lindsey Hunter, PG, Detroit Pistons

Andrew:

1. Shane Battier, F, Houston Rockets
2. Derek Fisher, G, Los Angeles Lakers
3. Elton Brand, F, Los Angeles Clippers
4. Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets
5. Kevin Garnett, F, Boston Celtics

26. Five of the Least Classy Guys in the League

Brian:

1. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Phoenix Suns
2. Gilbert Arenas, G, Washington Wizards
3. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs
4. Jamaal Tinsley, PG, Indiana Pacers
5. Zach Randoloph, F, New York Knicks

Andrew:

1. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Phoenix Suns
2. Stephon Marbury, G, New York Knicks
3. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs
4. Zach Randolph, F, New York Knicks
5. Gilbert Arenas, G, Washington Wizards

27. The Five Most Electric Dunkers in the NBA

Brian:

1. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic
3. Jason Maxiell, F, Detroit Pistons
4. Josh Smith, G/F, Atlanta Hawks
5. Andre Iguodala, G/F, Philadelphia 76ers

Andrew:

1. Josh “J-Smoove” Smith, F, Atlanta Hawks
2. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Dwight Howard, C, Orlando Magic
4. Jason Maxiell, F, Detroit Pistons
5. Gerald Green … Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies

28. Five Teams Worse than Their Records

Brian:

1. Houston Rockets
2. Toronto Raptors
3. Indiana Pacers
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Denver Nuggets

Andrew:

1. Toronto Raptors
2. New Jersey Nets
3. Indiana Pacers
4. Houston Rockets
5. Charlotte Bobcats

29. Five Teams Better Than Their Records

Brian:

1. Sacramento Kings
2. Philadelphia 76ers
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Atlanta Hawks
5. Golden State Warriors

Andrew:

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Atlanta Hawks
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Portland Trailblazers
5. Memphis Grizzlies

30. Five Guys You Want to See on Another Team

Brian:

1. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Ron Artest, F, Sacramento Kings
3. Luol Deng, F, Chicago Bulls
4. Gilbert Arenas, G, Washington Wizards
5. Corey Maggette, G/F, Los Angeles Clippers

Andrew:

1. LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Elton Brand, F, Los Angeles Clippers
3. Ron Artest, G/F, Sacramento Kings
4. Rudy Gay, F, Memphis Grizzlies
5. Chris Bosh, F, Toronto Raptors

31. Top Five Glue Players

Brian:

1. Shane Batter, F, Houston Rockets
2. Tayshaun Prince, F, Detroit Pistons
3. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs
4. Jason Terry, G, Dallas Mavericks
5. Jamario Moon, F, Toronto Raptors

Andrew:

1. Shane Battier, F, Houston Rockets
2. Tayshaun Prince, F, Detroit Pistons
3. Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Celtics
4. Raja Bell, G, Phoenix Suns
5. Bruce Bowen, F, San Antonio Spurs

32. Five Guys Who Deserved Fewer Minutes

Brian:

1. Tim Thomas, F, Los Angeles Clippers
2. Fred Jones, G, New York Knicks
3. Vince Carter, G, New Jersey Nets
4. Darko Milicic, C/F, Memphis Grizzlies
5. Antoine Walker, F, Minnesota Timberwolves

Andrew:

1. Ricky Davis, G, Miami Heat
2. Vince Carter, G/F, New Jersey Nets
3. Zach Randolph, F, New York Knicks
4. Ben Gordon, G, Chicago Bulls
5. Antoine Walker, F, Minnesota Timberwolves

33. Five Guys Who Deserved More Minutes

Brian:

1. John Salmons, G/F, Sacramento Kings
2. Brendan Wright, F/C, Golden State Warriors
3. Al Thornton, F, Los Angeles Clippers
4. Ramon Sessions, PG, Milwaukee Bucks
5. Sean Williams, F/C, New Jersey Nets

Andrew:

1. John Salmons, G/F, Sacramento Kings
2. J.R. Smith, G, Denver Nuggets
3. Dorell Wright, G/F, Miami Heat
4. Sean Williams, F/C, New Jersey Nets
5. Nate Robinson, G, New York Knicks

34. Executive of the Year

Brian:

1. Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics
2. Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
3. Mitch Kupchak, Los Angeles Lakers
4. Ed Stefanski, Philadelphia 76ers
5. Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets

Andrew:

1. Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics
2. Mitch Kupchak, Los Angeles Lakers
3. Kevin Pritchard, Portland Trailblazers
4. Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
5. Ed Stefanski, Philadelphia 76ers

35. All NBA Second Team

Brian:

PG. Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons
SG. Allen Iverson, Denver Nuggets
SF. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
PF. Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns
C. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs

Andrew:

PG. Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
SG. Allen Iverson, Denver Nuggets
SF. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
PF. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
C. Marcus Camby, Denver Nuggets

36. All NBA First Team

Brian:

PG. Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
SG. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
SF. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
PF. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
C. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

Andrew:

PG. Chris Paul, New Orleand Hornets
SG. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
SF. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
PF. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
C. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic