Here are my NBA awards and playoff bracket predictions
League MVP: There are many options for MVP such as Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. But my pick this year is none other than Stephen Curry from the Golden State Warriors. Curry lead the league in scoring last year along with averaging 5 boards and 5 assists. He should’ve taken home the award last year but the Warriors missed the playoffs by game which was the biggest knock on his 2020-2021 campaign. This year the Warriors will most likely have a high seed in the west due to incoming rookies Mose Moody and Johnathan Kuminga providing much needed help off the bench; and most importantly the return of all-star shooting guard, and co-splash bro Klay Thompson. Thompson will provide much needed assistance to the Warriors back court. Klay Thompson with bring out the best of Stephen Curry in this upcoming season.
Rookie of the Year: Rookie of the Year is an easy pick; Jalen Green out of Houston. Green will get to play both the 1 and 2 guard positions for the Rockets this year allowing him to have the ball in his hands for most of the game. Having the ball in his hands not only gives him the free range to create his own shot it also allows for him to be a playmaker. Houston with out a doubt will find themselves in the bottom of the western conference but at least they have a franchise player in Jalen Green.
Most Improved Player of the Year: The player who’s game that will elevate the most will be Michael Porter Jr. Porter Jr recently signed a 5 year max-extension worth up to $207 million; not only will he have to prove he is worth a two hundred million dollar contract he will also have to prove that he can be a leader on this Denver Nugget team. The Nuggets will be without point guard Jamal Murray this year so Porter Jr will have the opportunity to take more shots and elevate to an all-star wing he was projected to be coming out of the University of Missouri.
Defensive Player of the Year: This year’s DPOY will be Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis, or AD for short, should’ve taken home the award in the 2019-2020 season. Davis has a chip on his shoulder coming into the 2021-2022 season, AD missed most of last year due to injury and was given the nickname “Anthony Day-To-Day Davis” via the ruthless nba followers on Twitter. AD will not only remind everyone the type of player he is, he will surpass everyone’s expectations for him. I believe this year will be AD’s career year due to the fact that the Lakers added another Hall of Fame playmaker to their roster in Russell Westbrook, brought back legendary point guard Rajon Rondo, and have some guy named LeBron James as well. Davis’s defense will be a key part in the Lakers hunt for their 18th title.
6th Man of the Year: This award will go to Jordan Clarkson out of Utah. It’s his award to lose and nobody is as consistent as Clarkson when coming off the bench. There’s not much to say for JC as he knows his role on the Jazz; fucking score the basketball. And he does, he does it very well so he’ll find himself adding another 6th Man of the Year trophy to his award case.
Coach of the Year: What team/coach fits the NBA’s narrative for the 2021-2022 season. I like Nate McMillan from Atlanta.
1st Team All-NBA:
G: Stephen Curry
G: Luka Doncic
F: LeBron James
F: Kevin Durant
C: Anthony Davis
2nd Team All-NBA:
G: James Harden
G: Devin Booker
F: Paul George
F: Giannis Antetokounmpo
C: Joel Embiid
3rd Team All-NBA:
G: Damian Lillard
G: Russell Westbrook
F: Jimmy Butler
F: Jayson Tatum
C: Karl Anthony-Towns
1st Team All-Rookie
G: Cade Cunningham
G: Jalen Green
G: Jalen Suggs
F: Evan Mobley
F: Scottie Barnes
2nd Team All-Rookie
G: Josh Giddey
G: James Bouknight
G/F: Josh Christopher
F: Jalen Johnson
C: Luka Garza
1st Team All-Defense
G: Matisse Thybulle
G: Ben Simmons
F: Giannas Antetokounmpo
F: Anthony Davis
C: Rudy Gobert
2nd Team All-Defense
G: Lonzo Ball
G: Jrue Holiday
F: Paul George
F: Draymond Green
C: Myles Turner
Western Conference playoff seeding:
- Lakers
- Suns
- Nuggets
- Warriors
- Mavericks
- Jazz
- Trail Blazers
- Clippers
- Grizzlies
- Kings
- Pelicans
- Timberwolves
- Rockets
- Spurs
- Thunder
Eastern Conference playoff seeding:
- Nets
- Bucks
- Heat
- 76ers
- Hawks
- Bulls
- Celtics
- Knicks
- Hornets
- Raptors
- Wizards
- Pacers
- Cavaliers
- Pistons
- Magic
Western Conference Finals:
Lakers vs Suns; Lakers in 5
Eastern Conference Finals:
Nets vs Heat; Nets in 7
NBA Finals:
Lakers vs Nets; Lakers in 6
Finals MVP:
LeBron James
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