ZGODA'S PICKS FOR ...

MVP

1. Derrick Rose, Chicago; 2. Dwight Howard, Orlando; 3. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers.

Rookie of the Year

1. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers; 2. John Wall, Washington; 3. DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento.

Coach of the Year

1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio; 2. George Karl, Denver; 3. Tom Thibodeau, Chicago.

Most Improved Player

1. Kevin Love, Timberwolves; 2. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland; 3. Kyle Lowry, Houston.

Defensive Player of the Year

1. Dwight Howard, Orlando; 2. Tyson Chandler, Dallas; 3. Ron Artest, L.A. Lakers.

Sixth Man Award

1. Lamar Odom, L.A. Lakers; 2. Jason Terry, Dallas; 3. James Harden, Oklahoma City.

All-NBA first team

F: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City

F: LeBron James, Miami

C: Dwight Howard, Orlando

G: Derrick Rose, Chicago

G: Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers

All-NBA second team

F: LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland

F: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas

C: Amare Stoudemire, New York

G: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City

G: Dwyane Wade, Miami

All-NBA third team

F: Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers

F: Zach Randolph, Memphis

C: Tim Duncan, San Antonio

G: Rajon Rondo, Boston

G: Chris Paul, New Orleans