2007-2008 Outlook: Second Predictions

MVP: Dwight Howard: At 21 years of age, D-How could already be recognized as a top 10 player in the NBA. He is a monster on the boards and he is a improving offensive threat. Once he adds 2-3 more moves he consistently uses in the post and a 10 foot jumper, he will be UNSTOPPABLE. If the Magic reach 50+ wins, he should be a lock for the MVP.
Runner Up-LeBron James

Defensive Player of the Year: Kevin Garnett: As of December 16th, the Celtics are holding their opponents to a league best, 86.5 points per contest. You can thank KG for the Celtics surprisingly outstanding defensive numbers. Garnett's numbers don't lie, he is grabbing 8.9 DEFENSIVE rebounds per game, swiping 1.67 steals, and sending back 1.62 shots, while only committing 2.6 fouls per contest. No one does a better job at defending the hoop than KG and he deserves to add some defensive hardware to his collection, because he's been a great defender for quite some time.
Runner Up-Kobe Bryant

Rookie of the Year: Kevin Durant: Yes, the 39.4 FG%, 3.32 turnovers per game , and 4.4 rebounds per game might make you scoff, but come on, what rookie has had amazing numbers after being asked to do so much, so soon. And don't forget he's in the western conference too which means the defense he goes up against most often is usually going to be much tougher to score on. Don't forget to look at every stat either. He has solid numbers in the steal and block category, getting 1.0 and 1.2 respectively, while committing less than 2 fouls per game, which is great to see from a very young rook.
Runner Up-Al Horford

Sixth Man of the Year: Manu Ginobili: As much as I want the Brazilian Bullet to win this award, I have to give credit when credit is due. Manu Ginobili has been outstanding for the Spurs off the bench, averaging 20 ppg in only 2 out of a possible 23 starts. He is a great scorer and does it with efficiency, see John Hollingers Player Stats on ESPN.Com(http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/statistics)
Runner Up-Leandro Barbosa

Most Improved Player of the Year: Richard Jefferson: I have no idea what changed this kids mentality. Yes, Injuries to VC15 and continued shooting woes from J-Kidd have caused Jefferson to score more, but seriously, 24.4 ppg?! Up from 16.3 ppg in a injury filled year last year and only 19.5 ppg the year before, Richard Jefferson has turned into the player all Net fans have been waiting for. You could make a case for Chris Kaman or Dwight Howard to win this award, but RJ is playing out of his mind right now and nobody deserves it more than him.
Runner Up-Chris Kaman

Coach of the Year: Eddie Jordan: I don't know what this team did to deserve such bad karma, but they must have done something. Loosing Etan Thomas most likely for the year, Agent Zero was shelved for a couple months after re-injuring his knee, and now Antonio Daniels is out for a couple weeks. However, despite all these injuries, the Wizards have managed to stay above .500 clocking in at 13-10 as of Dec. 16th. I don't know if it's their players or the coaching. But last time I checked, a team of DeShawn Stevenson, Caron Butler, Antwan Jamison, and Brendan Haywood was no where near good enough to win 8 out of 23 games, let alone 13 out of 23. Eddie Jordan is a great coach and he deserves the recognition of being one.
-Runner Up-Jim O'Brien


All-NBA First Team
G-Kobe Bryant
G-Chris Paul
F-LeBron James
F-Kevin Garnett
C-Dwight Howard

All-NBA Second Team
G-Allen Iverson
G-Steve Nash
F-Carmelo Anthony
F-Carlos Boozer
C-Yao Ming

All-NBA Third Team
G-Dwyane Wade
G-Deron Williams
G/F-Tracy McGrady
F-Tim Duncan
C-Amare Stoudemire


All-Defensive First Team
G-Kobe Bryant
G-Chris Paul
F-Bruce Bowen
F-Kevin Garnett
C-Marcus Camby

All-Defensive Second Team
G-Chauncey Billups
F-Ron Artest
F-Shawn Marion
F-Josh Smith
C-Chris Kaman(Tie)
C-Ben Wallace(Tie)


All-Rookie First Team
G-Juan Carlos Navarro
G-Kevin Durant
F-Jamario Moon
F-Yi Jianlian
C-Al Horford

All-Rookie Second Team
G-Nick Young
G-Daequan Cook
F-Jeff Green
F-Sean Williams
C-Luis Scola

West Champs: Phoenix Suns
East Champs: Boston Celtics
NBA Champs: Boston Celtics