The Baseline: 2018-19 Central Division Preview

October 1, 2018

Our fourth division preview has us checking in on the Central with Ben Stinar from Amico Hoops. On this week’s show we discuss:

Chicago Bulls

Was the addition of Jabari Parker the right move for the Bulls?
Is Zach LaVine poised to be Chicago’s leading scorer?
How much development will we see from Wendell Carter Jr., Kris Dunn and Bobby Portis?

Detroit Pistons

Dwayne Casey joins the sidelines as the team’s biggest offseason acquisition.
Will the offense run through Blake Griffin or Andre Drummond this season?
Is this finally the year Stanley Johnson breaks out or will we see the rise of Glen Robinson III?

Milwaukee Bucks

How much can Brook Lopez impact this roster?
Who will be the team’s starting shooting guard on opening night?
With a great starting lineup do the Bucks have enough depth on their bench to win the division?

Indiana Pacers

Was Victor Oladipo‘s magical season a fluke or just a sign of things to come?
Is Myles Turner ready to be a true Robin or is his breakout season still a year or two away?
Can Tyreke Evans compete for the Sixth Man of the Year award?

Cleveland Cavaliers

Will Tyronn Lue earn his stripes by coaching this team to a competitive season?
Is Kevin Love poised to regain his Minnesota form?
Is it a matter of time before Collin Sexton takes over this team?