NBA AWARDS

MVP:
As I stated in my blog before this one I’m pretty sure I’ve established who's winning the race to MVP. Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. They are beating it up for their teams and going head to head. But what about the other awards?

6th Man of the Year:

Nate Robinson NY
1. Nate Robinson, Knicks: Some fans were surprised when the high-scoring guard, who currently has a sprained left ankle, knocked off Dwight Howard in the slam dunk contest a few weeks ago. Holding off Jason Terry for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award would be an even bigger upset.

2. Manu Ginobli

3. Corey Maggette

4. Jason Terry

Coach of the Year:
1. Stan Van Gundy, Magic: It is not easy working a new player into the lineup, especially replacing an All-Star at the lead guard position. But so far, Van Gundy's crew is off to a 4-2 start with Rafer Alston running the show.


2. Phil Jackson, Lakers

3. Mike Brown, Cavaliers

4. Erik Spoelstra, Heat

Rookie of the Year:

1. Derrick Rose, Bulls: Good news for Rose: Bulls general manager John Paxson has instructed head coach Vinny Del Negro to keep him on the court during the closing minutes of games. No more sitting and watching Kirk Hinrich.

2. Russell Westbrook, Thunder

3. O.J. Mayo, Grizzlies

4. Brook Lopez, Nets

Most Improved Player Watch

1. Devin Harris, Nets: Not a bad stretch of games for the point guard, who capped a 39-point performance by hitting the game-winner from half court against the Sixers, dropped 42 points on the Bulls and put up 26 points and 14 assists in his head-to-head matchup against Chris Paul and the Hornets.

2. Kevin Durant,Thunder

3. David Lee,Knicks

4. Danny Granger,Pacers

Defensive Player of the Year

1. Dwight Howard, Magic: Howard is second to the Knicks' David Lee in double-doubles (48 for Lee, 47 for Howard), but he still leads the league in rebounds and blocks.

2. Dwyane Wade, Heat

3. LeBron James, Cavaliers

4. Kobe Bryant, Lakers: He hasn't been concentrating on defense the past two games -- he jacked up 31 shots in a loss at Denver on Friday and followed that up with 38 attempts (the highest total for any player this season) in the defeat to the Suns. However, the shooting guard pulled down 19 rebounds in those two contests. (Last week: 4)



These are my picks. If anything these should become more quickly and easier to expect them sooner or later