Thursday, April 11, 2013

NBA Awards Predictions 2013

MVP
LeBron should win his fourth MVP. (AP Image)
LeBron James- The main catalyst of Miami’s otherworldly 27-game win streak, James should earn his fourth NBA most valuable player award. James led the Heat to their best record in franchise history as Miami finished with the best overall record in the league. If his roughly 27 points per game were not enough to convince voters, then maybe his extraordinary feat of becoming the first player in league history to score 30 points and shoot 60 percent in six straight games will do the trick.

Defensive Player of the Year
Avery Bradley- The Boston Celtics' defense did not miss a beat, despite Rajon Rondo tearing his ACL, because of the defensive prowess of Bradley.  Bradley is by far the best on-ball defender in the NBA, wrecking havoc on every point guard in the league he goes up against. His impressive 1.2 steals per game also furthers his case for the league's best defender.

Rookie of the Year
Lillard shined in his rookie campaign. (Getty Images)
Damian Lillard- Portland's electrifying guard will likely get the unanimous vote for Rookie of the Year. Lillard helped a Blazers team that was expected to be horrific contend in the Western Conference for much of the season. He averaged over 19 points per game and has been stellar from behind the arc, knocking down the fifth most three pointers in the league.


Sixth Man of the Year
J.R. Smith- While Carmelo Anthony may be the Knicks' go-to scorer, Smith can certainly fill that void when his name is called. He averages a league best 17.8 points per game off the bench and nailed two game-winning buzzer-beaters.

Runner-Up: Jamaal Crawford- Crawford has had a sensational season, averaging 16.7 points per game, helping the Los Angeles Clippers win the Pacific Division.

Most Improved Player
Paul George- George has emerged as the Pacers best player with Danny Granger sidelined for most of the season. George made the Eastern Conference All-Star team and rightfully so, given his per-game averages of 17.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists.

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