MVP
Who is Going to Win: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
Who Deserves to Win: Lebron James, Lakers
Why: Giannis was as dominant as ever this past season but the fact that Lebron James is playing the way he is at age 35 gives him the upper hand.
The Third Very Unlikely Candidate: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers
Rookie of the Year
Who is Going to Win: Ja Morant, Grizzlies
Who Deserves to Win: Ja Morant, Grizzlies
Why: Ja Morant played in way more games than Zion Williamson.
The Third Very Unlikely Candidate: R.J. Barrett, Knicks
Coach of the Year
Who is Going to Win: Nick Nurse, Raptors
Who Deserves to Win: Nick Nurse, Raptors
Why: After winning the Finals last year Kawhi Leonard left the Raptors and everybody thought the Raptors were one and done, but the Raptors proved us wrong. And a team as good as the Raptors must have had great coaching from Nick Nurse.
The Second Unlikely Candidate: Billy Donovan, Thunder
Defensive Player of the Year
Who is Going to Win: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
Who Deserves to Win: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
Why: Giannis is a powerful and overwhelming defensive player.
The Second Very Unlikely Candidate: Anthony Davis, Lakers
Most Improved Player Award
Who is Going to Win: Bam Adebayo, Heat
Who Deserves to Win: Bam Adebayo, Heat
Why: Last year nobody had even heard of Adebayo, but this year he turned into a fierce player who can dunk better than most NBA players.
The Second Unlikely Candidate: Brandon Ingram, Pelicans
Sixth Man
Who is Going to Win: Lou Williams, Clippers
Who Deserves to Win: Montrezl Harrell, Clippers
Why: The two Clippers teammates were great assist-man this year and could score buckets in bunches if they needed to. This is a very close race between the two teammates.
The Third Very Unlikely Candidate: Dennis Schroder, Thunder