MVP
1. LeBron James
2. Kevin Durant
3. Dwight Howard
4. Steve Nash
5. Dirk Nowitzki
This is the most obvious of every award, as the winner has had it wrapped up since all star weekend. Kevin Durant played better than most 21 year olds in history and was the reason the Zombie Sonics went from (vintage) cellar dwellars to western conference finals contenders.
(In a side note, the fact that he was the youngest ever to win the scoring title was a massive achievement, but he still has no game on LeBron. In comparison, when they were both in their third season: LeBron averaged 31.4 points per game. KD: 30.1. But also, LeBron entered the NBA a year younger, so in LeBrons 4th year, when he was 21, he led his team to the NBA finals. Good luck doin that KD.)
Dwight Howard had a statistically less superior season than last year, but led his team to the 2nd best record in the league, and a smooth transition from glue guy Turko-glue to volatile Vince.
Steve Nash pulled out arguably his best season yet, averging a tidy 16 and 11, whilst leading the Suns to the 3rd best record in the West. His help? A bunch of role players and Amar'e (Amare'? Ama're?) Stoudemire, the same guy who missed the second half of last season. With all the off court issues, Steve still managed to bring the best out of these muppets.
And 5th, Dirk Nowitzki. I have him here over Kobe, due to the fact that Kobe was playing all year with basically 3 fingers on his shooting hand. And Kobe's season was extremely clutch, but not consistent enough on a team that should have won more than 57 games, considering Phoenix won 54! Dirk bounced back from 2 teeth lodged in his shooting elbow, to average 25 a game.
DPOY
1. Dwight Howard
3. Dwight Howard
4. Steve Nash
5. Dirk Nowitzki
This is the most obvious of every award, as the winner has had it wrapped up since all star weekend. Kevin Durant played better than most 21 year olds in history and was the reason the Zombie Sonics went from (vintage) cellar dwellars to western conference finals contenders.
(In a side note, the fact that he was the youngest ever to win the scoring title was a massive achievement, but he still has no game on LeBron. In comparison, when they were both in their third season: LeBron averaged 31.4 points per game. KD: 30.1. But also, LeBron entered the NBA a year younger, so in LeBrons 4th year, when he was 21, he led his team to the NBA finals. Good luck doin that KD.)
Dwight Howard had a statistically less superior season than last year, but led his team to the 2nd best record in the league, and a smooth transition from glue guy Turko-glue to volatile Vince.
Steve Nash pulled out arguably his best season yet, averging a tidy 16 and 11, whilst leading the Suns to the 3rd best record in the West. His help? A bunch of role players and Amar'e (Amare'? Ama're?) Stoudemire, the same guy who missed the second half of last season. With all the off court issues, Steve still managed to bring the best out of these muppets.
And 5th, Dirk Nowitzki. I have him here over Kobe, due to the fact that Kobe was playing all year with basically 3 fingers on his shooting hand. And Kobe's season was extremely clutch, but not consistent enough on a team that should have won more than 57 games, considering Phoenix won 54! Dirk bounced back from 2 teeth lodged in his shooting elbow, to average 25 a game.
DPOY
1. Dwight Howard
2. Andrew Bogut
3. LeBron James
3. LeBron James
Dwight Howard was once again easily the best defensive player in the NBA. No contest.
Andrew Bogut, under the tutelage of defensive god scott skiles, went from frequent flopper to above the rim rager. His 2.5 blocks was second only to D12, and his month by month blocks show great improvement- 1.0, 1.9, 2.0, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.5. What can we expect next year?
At 3rd, i originally had Anderson Varejao, but after watching game 1 of Cavs v Bulls yesterday, i realise LeBron's impact on the defensive end is greater than Andy's. LeBron can change a game with his chase down blocks, and lockdown d. While Varejao's hustle and rebounding is matched by none, LeBron has the slight overall edge due to his defensive versatility.
Andrew Bogut, under the tutelage of defensive god scott skiles, went from frequent flopper to above the rim rager. His 2.5 blocks was second only to D12, and his month by month blocks show great improvement- 1.0, 1.9, 2.0, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.5. What can we expect next year?
At 3rd, i originally had Anderson Varejao, but after watching game 1 of Cavs v Bulls yesterday, i realise LeBron's impact on the defensive end is greater than Andy's. LeBron can change a game with his chase down blocks, and lockdown d. While Varejao's hustle and rebounding is matched by none, LeBron has the slight overall edge due to his defensive versatility.
Rookie
This is the hardest decision for me. I tossed and turned all season, and it only got harder as the season went on. First you have Tyreke Evans. He is the best statistically. He was the most consistent all year. He won the rookie/soph game MVP. Case closed right? Nope.
You also have Brandon Jennings. Yeah he went off for 55 points in a game. Insane. But his greatest achievement was leading the Bucks to the 6th seed in the East. He help orchestrate the smooth transition when John Salmons arrived, and when Andrew Bogut went down, kept the ball rolling. A worthy candidate right? Yep, but not the winner.
So without further ado, the Rookie of the Year race ended up like this.
3. Brandon Jennings
This is the hardest decision for me. I tossed and turned all season, and it only got harder as the season went on. First you have Tyreke Evans. He is the best statistically. He was the most consistent all year. He won the rookie/soph game MVP. Case closed right? Nope.
You also have Brandon Jennings. Yeah he went off for 55 points in a game. Insane. But his greatest achievement was leading the Bucks to the 6th seed in the East. He help orchestrate the smooth transition when John Salmons arrived, and when Andrew Bogut went down, kept the ball rolling. A worthy candidate right? Yep, but not the winner.
So without further ado, the Rookie of the Year race ended up like this.
3. Brandon Jennings
2. Tyreke Evans
1. Stephen Curry
My man Steph Curry. At first i thought i was being biased, but here are some facts for you.
My man Steph Curry. At first i thought i was being biased, but here are some facts for you.
- Tyreke's statistical advantage is not as big as it may seem.
Curry averaged 2.6 less points per game, but the rebounds and assists were roughly the same, plus, curry averaged more steals. - Curry was more efficient.
SC: 46-FG%, 44-3FG%, 89-FT%
TE: 46-FG%, 26-3FG%, 75-FT% - Steph Curry played better for 4 out of the 6 months of the season. From January onwards, Steph outplayed Tyreke.
With this in mind, i vote Stephen Curry for the 2009/2010 Rookie of the year award.
6th Man
Anderson Varejao
He was the 4th best defensive player in the league on the team with the best record in the NBA. He could be a starter on any team in the league, but thrives in his role off 6the bench for the title favourites.
Anderson Varejao
He was the 4th best defensive player in the league on the team with the best record in the NBA. He could be a starter on any team in the league, but thrives in his role off 6the bench for the title favourites.
Most Improved
Kevin Durant
He went from versatile scorer in his 2nd year to the best offensive threat in the league in his 3rd. His own improvement, was mirrored in his teams improvement, and although people may think an established player shouldn't win this, no-one else improved as much over the 2009 off-season.
Coach of the Year
Kevin Durant
He went from versatile scorer in his 2nd year to the best offensive threat in the league in his 3rd. His own improvement, was mirrored in his teams improvement, and although people may think an established player shouldn't win this, no-one else improved as much over the 2009 off-season.
Coach of the Year
Scott Skiles
The one team no-one gave a shit about became darlings of the east and, before Bogut went down, was the one team Cleveland, Boston, Orlando, and Atlanta didn't want in the first round.
The one team no-one gave a shit about became darlings of the east and, before Bogut went down, was the one team Cleveland, Boston, Orlando, and Atlanta didn't want in the first round.
All-NBA
1st Team
Dwight Howard
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Kobe Bryant
Steve Nash
1st Team
Dwight Howard
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Kobe Bryant
Steve Nash
2nd Team
Andrew Bogut
Dirk Nowitzki
Carmelo Anthony
Dwyane Wade
Deron Williams
Andrew Bogut
Dirk Nowitzki
Carmelo Anthony
Dwyane Wade
Deron Williams
3rd Team
Tim Duncan
Zach Randolph
Chris Bosh
Rajon Rondo
Joe Johnson
Tim Duncan
Zach Randolph
Chris Bosh
Rajon Rondo
Joe Johnson
RAGER ABOVE THE RIM!!! AARRGGHHHH!!!! I love your versatile offensive and defensive language. So much going on =D
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