The finalists for the six awards that honor top performers from the 2017-18 regular season are now announced:
NBA MVP:James Harden - I think it's Harden's time now.
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Rookie of the Year:Donovan Mitchell
Ben Simmons
Jayson Tatum - Almost out of the nominees but now on favorites because of his big contribution to the Celtics on where they are today.
Coach of the Year:Dwane Casey
Quin Snyder
Brad Stevens - Well no doubt.
Defensive Player of the Year:Rudy Gobert
Joel Embiid
Anthony Davis - +1
Most Improved Player:Victor Oladipo - After he was traded to Pacers, Oladipo has been their scoring leader from the start of the season and maintained it until the end.
Clint Capela
Spencer Dinwiddie
6th Man:Lou Williams
Eric Gordon - Playing like a starter.
Fred Van Vleet
Trevor Ariza is playing like the Los Angeles Lakers days. His early blast gave Rockets a good phase before the half. Steph Curry also admits that some of Rockets guys adjust (Ariza, Tucker, Gorden) that's why it turned out like that. Surely we can see a state of numerous adjustments over adjustments in this series.
Remember what I said here. Celtics in 4.
Like I said prior to the series, "it has chances". There is still Game 3 and 4.