NBA: 50 Bold Predictions  October 27th, 2008  By: Joel Brigham 
Last year I wrote this same column and it was far and away the
most commented upon piece I've ever written for
HOOPSWORLD. That, of course, means it was a rousing success
(even though I got a whole bunch of my predictions wrong), so
I'm doing it again hoping to improve upon last year's record.
The following are 50 predictions for the upcoming NBA
season. The comments and opinions expressed in this article are
mine and mine alone, but that means you get to tell me how wrong
I am in the comments section below. Enjoy the read for what it
is, and I look forward to hearing from everyone. This could also
be good fodder for my chat this Thursday at 5:00pm
Eastern. Okay, enough self-promotion; onto the predictions…
Statistics and Individual Achievements   1. Kobe Bryant, after
averaging fewer than 30 points per game last season for the
first time since 2004-2005, will fail to meet the 30 ppg game
mark again this season.   2. At the same time, he will a