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Tommy Heinsohn won Rookie of the Year in 1957, averaging 16.2 points and 9.8 rebounds. Pretty good, right? His rookie teammate, Bill Russell, averaged 14.7 points and 19.6 rebounds and somehow did not win the award. Hmm. 🤔🤔🤔
Season Previews
Did Orlando make #HeatCulture disappear?
We are previewing the 2024-25 season leading up to opening night on Oct. 22, going through each division and every major individual award. We’ve done the Atlantic and Central divisions, as well as the Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year awards so far.
For each team, I’ll make a bold prediction and offer a take on the over/under set by BetMGM. Five 🥶 emojis on the hot seat meter equals job security. Five 🔥 means “Update that resume.” Let’s preview the Southeast!
Best-case scenario? They clear 50 wins for the first time since 2011 and make the second round.
Worst-case scenario? The defense falls off, they still can’t shoot and they’re a Play-In team who gets bounced in the first round.
Confidence in the Magic: 💪💪💪💪
Best-case scenario? #HeatCulture is back, Jimmy Butler is destroying souls, and they have another…
