Predictions
MVP: LeBron James, Miami
Coach of the Year: Doc Rivers, L.A. Clippers
Defensive Player of the Year: LeBron James, Miami
Rookie of the Year: Ben McLemore,Sacramento
Sixth Man of the Year: Jamal Crawford, L.A. Clippers
Most Improved Player: Kawhi Leonard,San Antonio
Executive of the Year: Daryl Morey, Houston
All-NBA First Team
F • LeBron James, Miami
F • Kevin Durant,Oklahoma City
C • Dwight Howard, Houston
G • Derrick Rose, Chicago
G • James Harden, Houston
And in the playoffs
Eastern Conference Finals
Chicago over Brooklyn
Western Conference Finals
Okla. City over L.A. Clippers
NBA Finals
Oklahoma City over Chicago
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