Season Predictions Review

Back in early November, I made my award predictions for this NBA season. Needless to say, I was wrong on each pick. Each pick seemed credible at season's beginning but this was a very surprising year in the league. From D-Rose's extraordinary improvement, Melo's move to NY and Spurs' 60-win season. Here are the predictions:

M.V.P- Kevin Durant. With LeBron in Miami and Kobe more focused on the post season, I say KD wins his first of multiple MVP's. The Thunder are going to be better than the 8th seed and with no other names in contention except for maybe Rondo, KD's almost a lock.

Defensive Player of the Year- Josh Smith. I'm going out on a limb with this one. It's not that much of a risky pick but I think Josh will do more than Dwight this year on D. Mainly because J Smoove can guard multiple positions and will be sure to grab more steals than Howard.

Sixth Man- Udonis Haslem. With this award you can never be too sure. Of course Jason Terry and Jamal Crawford will be fan favorites but I see this year as a great opportunity for Haslem. With the Heat being short on useful big men, the minutes will definitely be there and Haslem is a sure rebounder and a proven mid range shot maker. I say he wins it and averages around 12 points and 8 boards.

R.O.Y- John Wall. This pick is an amazingly hard one to make because of the promise Blake Griffin is showing. I'm leaning towards Wall because his numbers will almost definitely be around 15 and 7 dimes a night, due to him always having the ball. Blake on the other hand will have great games but will also have games when Baron Davis decides not to include any of his teammates. I give the SLIGHT edge to Wall. Also look out for DeMarcus Cousins. Something's telling me a lot of folks are sleeping on him.

Most Improved Player- Mike Beasley/Ramon Sessions. I'm completely torn on this pick. Beasley, an all around scorer is in a perfect situation to have a breakout year. This is especially considering that Minnesota has no defined scorer or shot maker. Beasley can easily flirt with 20 and 8 every night. On the other hand, Ramon Sessions is a player I've loved since seeing his first game with the Bucks a couple seasons back. He is a true point guard and is tremendously underrated. With Cleveland being another team headed in no clear direction, I could see them moving Mo Williams for a young player and letting Sessions run Byron Scott's offense instead. I can't see a score-first point guard being Coach Scott's preference.

Coach of the Year- Mike D'Antoni. With virtually most playoffs teams sure to return from last season, I see the Knicks squeezing into that 8th seed which will give Coach D'Antoni the trophy. Anyone who can get the Knicks back in the post season deserves an award.