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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