The Nerds Give Their NBA Award Predictions

The second half of the NBA is less than a day from kicking off, which means it’s the perfect time for some 2nd half awards picks.

Here are The Nerds’ picks for each NBA award as we enter the home stretch.

Jake

Most Valuable Player – Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

Defensive Player of the Year – Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

Rookie of the Year – Evan Mobely, Cleveland Cavaliers

Coach of the Year – J.B. Bickerstaff, Cleveland Cavaliers

Most Improved Player – Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies

Sixth Man of the Year – Tyler Herro, Miami Heat

Scoring champion – Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

Eastern conference top seed – Miami Heat

Western conference top seed – Phoenix Suns

Allen

Most Valuable Player – Stephen Curry, Golden state Warriors

Defensive Player of the Year – Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers

Rookie of the Year – Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder

Coach of the Year – J.B. Bickerstaff, Cleveland Cavaliers

Most Improved Player – Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies

Sixth Man of the Year – Patty Mills, Brooklyn Nets

Scoring champion – Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets

Eastern conference top seed – Milwaukee Bucks

Western conference top seed – Memphis Grizzlies

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