During the early part of the NBA season, I wrote my predictions for who would win the MVP and other individual awards in the NBA this season. Now, that the regular season has come and gone, I will re-visit my picks and share who I now think will win the awards.
MVP
Earlier prediction: Dwight Howard
Who should win: Chris Paul ... or Kobe Bryant
Who will win: Kobe Bryant
But if not, who else might win?: Paul
Rookie of the Year
Earlier prediction: Kevin Durant
Who should win: Durant
Who will win: Durant
But if not, who else might win?: Al Horford
Defensive Player of the Year
Earlier prediction: Josh Smith
Who should win: Kevin Garnett
Who will win: Garnett
But if not, who else might win?: KG is pretty much a shoe-in
Sixth Man
Earlier prediction: Manu Ginobili
Who should win: Ginobili
Who will win: Ginobili
But if not, who else might win?: [::crickets chirping::]
Most Improved Player
Earlier prediction: Ronnie Brewer
Who should win: Rudy Gay
Who will win: Hedo Turkoglu
But if not, who else might win?: This award has too many potential candidates to list.
Coach of the Year
Earlier prediction: Stan Van Gundy
Who should win: Byron Scott
Who will win: Byron Scott
But if not, who else might win?: Phil Jackson, Doc Rivers, Rick Adelman
Click here for a list of the actual award winners, which will be updated as they are announced.
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