NBA: 3 Extremely bold predictions for the 2022-23 season

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Making three extremely bold predictions for the 2022-23 NBA season.

With the 2022-23 NBA season quickly approaching, there is nothing more fun than making predictions that will have NBA fans up in arms. Predictions are always exciting.

The NBA is always full of shocking outcomes each season. Recent examples are how Jordan Poole became an elite player out of nowhere (and is now looking for a big contract), the Brooklyn Nets becoming a complete mess last season, and how Nikola Jokic has quickly transformed into a back-to-back MVP force.

Unexpected outcomes are part of what makes the NBA special

It would be surprising if there were some unexpected outcomes this season too. With the regular season set to get underway this week, here are three extremely bold predictions for the NBA season that may have readers thinking differently.