[kidcolin]

Well, I use to think the one sport Simmons was good at was basketball, but I haven't agreed with much he's written about it this year. His two part Eastern Conference predictions are in. I disagree with a ton of it, both the ordering and some player remarks (hating on Iggy jumped out at me).

His predictions:

15. Bobcats
14. 76ers
13. Wiz
12. Bucks
11. Pacers
10. Hawks
9. Knicks
8. Heat
7. Nets
6. Bulls
5. Raps
4. Magic
3. Cavs
2. Pistons
1. Celtics

I'd say he's farthest off on the Heat and Cavs.

I'd go:

15. Bucks
14. Pacers
13. 76ers
12. Knicks
11. Heat
10. Bobcats
9. Washington
8. Hawks
7. Raps
6. Cavs
5. Nets
4. Magic
3. Bulls
2. Pistons
1. Celtics

Though I'd prefer tiers. Worst: Bucks, then 14-11 are all close. Then 10-7 could all contend for playoff spots. 6-4 could be whatever, and same with 1-3, assuming the Bulls aren't actually awful.