NBA AWARDS 2010

 

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NBA Awards

I swear I wrote one of these this year, but I guess I’m mistaken.  Well, since I did it last year, I might as well do it this year too..

MVP : Lebron James

I think Lebron is better than last year.. but you wouldn’t see that.  He is just as dominant this year as he was last year.  And he showed us why as he led the Cavaliers to a 61-21 finish despite losing Shaq for 2 months and Delonte West for a couple games.  He saw his point average increase by 1.3 ppg, and his assist number increase significantly by 1.4 apg.  Although his rebounding numbers dropped from 7.3 to 7, and his blocks decrease from 1.2 to 1.0, he is still a surrounding force on both, the offensive and defensive end.

There is nobody in the NBA better than this man.  Yes, I know, even my boy D.Wade won’t be able to obtain the season’s MVP this year.  I think his best shot was last year, where he was toppled by Lebron.  It’s almost unfair to play with someone so dominant. 

Actual: LBJ X 2

Rookie of the Year

If I had to choose, it’d be Stephen Curry.  But it’s not up to me, it’s up to those media people.  I don’t necessarily disagree with Tyreke Evan’s achievement of Rookie of the Year, but think it should be up for debate.  Although Tyreke achieved the 20-5-5 stat as only the third rookie next to Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson, I don’t think Stephen Curry gets enough credit.  As said when the draft occurred, Stephen Curry showed me his improvement from college to the NBA.  Consistency wise, Tyreke has been the most consistent rookie.  But what about statistically wise and chemistry wise?  Tyreke got a lot of media coverage when the Kings were 14-14, something that didn’t’ happen in awhile after the season started.  But, that was when Kevin Martin went out with an injury and it was ‘Reke’s’ Team.  When Kevin Martin came back from injury, the Kings struggled to win a game, going on a 1-12 losing streak. During that streak, he had stats like (PPG, APG, RPG) 15-3-0 against the Heat in a 115-85 loss, and 19-2-4 loss to the Magic, 4-7-2 in a loss to Charlotte.  And in the beginning of the season, before Martin’s injury, we saw Evan’s go 10-2-3, 6-6-2, and 3-4-2.  Of course, Tyreke’s had his share of games, including a triple double (19-10-10) against the Raptors.  He had a game winning basket against the Nuggets. 

Why do I choose Stephen Curry?

Statistically wise and chemistry wise, Stephen Curry outperformed Tyreke Evans.  How is it that Stephen Curry could play with a more dominant, ball-hog, shooter like Monta Ellis, and still get his own, all while Tyreke Evans couldn’t play consistently with a shooter, Kevin Martin.  How is it that Stephen Curry played with a D-League roster, yet still led his team to a better win percentage than Tyreke Evans.  I mean, it was only by one game.  Statistically wise, Curry averaged a better shooting percentage from the field, three-point range and free-throw.  He also averaged more steals and assists than Evans.  The blocks and turnovers between the two were the same (Evans .4, .Curry .2 and 3.0, 3.1) respectively.  The only thing Curry failed to get were points, and I guess that’s his fault for getting his team involved. 

Curry did all of this in less time (average of a minute) than Evans.  He also did it 2 shots less than Evans.  Other then that, Curry won in all stats besides points and rebounds.  He lost to Evans by 3 points, and .5 rebounds.  Stephen Curry also beat Tyreke Evans to the punch with the Triple Double line.  Curry had 36-13-10 and 3 steals.  Compared to Evan’s 19-10-10..My oh my.  Curry best stat games were  27-14-8- and 7 steals and 42-9-8- and 2 steals and one block..  Evans best game were 29-11-9 and 2 steals and 25-9-11- and 0 steals and no blocks. 

Watching the two players, you could tell that Tyreke was more mature.  He wanted the ball to be in his hands while the game was on the line.  But what are you going to do when you have no other star on your team?  We already know that Tyreke Evans couldn’t play with Kevin Martin, resulting the trade of Martin.  When Stephen Curry played, he had to make sure his star, Monta Ellis, got everything he wanted. 

Record wise and statistically wise, I think Stephen Curry deserves to be Rookie of the Year.  He played 80 games to meet his average, while Evans played 72 games.  Curry also played with more D-league teammates than any other person.  I think if Evans didn’t reach the 20-5-5 mark, it’d be a huge debate over ROY.  But you can’t argue with stats.  Since everyone had Evans in their mind all year, I tip my hat to Evans. 

Actual: Tyreke Evans

Sixth Man of the Year

Jamal Crawford will win this years ROY.  He had game winners while averaging 18 ppg this season.  Last years champ, Jason Terry averaged 3 points less than he did the year prior.  Jamal Crawford is a huge lift for the Atlanta Hawks and led the team to a third seed playoff spot. 

Actual: Jamal Crawford

Defensive Player of the Year

Dwight Howard.  No contest here either.  Lebron didn’t block as much this year, although there were probably more highlights of him doing it this year than last.  Howard averaged 18.3 ppg, 13.2 repg, and 2.8 blocks this season.  His stats are lower than the year prior, but his team also got better offensively.  I didn’t see anyone else besides LBJ taking the DPOY, but his stats weren’t as good as Howard’s. 

Actual: Dwight Howard

Coach of the Year

I’d say Nate Mcmillan.  Scott Brooks deserves a lot of credit, leading his young Thunder to a 50-win season and a playoff berth.  But Nate McMillan deserves a better credit, leading an injured-plagued season to 50 wins as well.  Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook seem like a better, explosive, duo compared to the Brandon Roy and Lamarcus Aldridge.  Durant also helped the Thunder with his league leading 30 ppg.  McMillan had less to work with and Brandon Roy missed 17 games.  The Trailblazers were also without Joe Pryzbila and Greg Oden for most of the season.

I also think that Scott Skiles deserves a lot of credit too.  He led the Bucks to a playoff berth as well, with a rookie Point guard, and without Michael Redd.  

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Actual: Scott Brooks


ALL NBA 1st Team

Dwyane Wade
Kobe Bryant
Carmelo Anthony
Lebron James
Dwight Howard

All NBA 2^nd Team

Steve Nash
Deron Williams
Kevin Durant
Chris Bosh
Dirk Nowitzki

All NBA 3^rd Team

Rajon Rondo
Joe Johnson
Gerald Wallace
Amare Stoudemire
Tim Duncan


1^st Rookie Team

Brandon Jennings

Stephen Curry

Tyreke Evans

Dejuan Blair
Taj Gibson


2^nd Rookie Team


Darren Collison
Ty Lawson
Marcus Thornton

Wesley Matthews

James Harden

 

"Welcome to your KODAK moment Anderson Varejao."

"Wade, Oh The Facial, Yes and the Foul."

Can you Imagine Marv Albert practicing his lines in front of a mirror back the day when he was a new broadcaster. Haha. If you missed the game tonight, that is unfortunate. I missed some parts of it, but at least got to see the main event. Sure, D-Wade lost, but he put up some fighting numbers. The Heat are still getting better, and he dunked on Anderson Varejao. That dunk is dunk of the year, kind of reminds me when he dunked on Emeka Okafor last year...

Anyways, both are freakin sick. While most speculate on if LBJ joins D Wade to form one of the best duo's ever in Miami next season, another all-time great duo was in the arena. By that, I mean Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. D-Wade also sported the new and up coming 25th Anniversary Jordan's due out in Feb. Personally, I'm not hyped, but I guess we'll see when they're released.

I missed some of the game due to the other National Game on TV, and it wasn't basketball. The Niners played on NFL TV for those who don't follow. And must I remind you from two years ago, Patrick Willis is a BEAST. Manny Lawson, I was also a fan of him his rookie year (one prior to Willis's entrance). The 49ers are horrible on offense, only scoring 10 points...Even after taking away, or being given, 5 Interceptions by Jay Cutler. Somebody Fire that man. Hopefully, the offense can get it going or else there's not gonna be no post season this year.

Oh and Michael Crabtree is still impressin.. especially with the out of bound catch. Sorry, since it wasn't a catch, I don't spot it on Youtube. haha

Another week

Another week passed by. Might I add that next week, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 comes out (tuesday). Haha, it hit me when my classmates said, "If I'm not in class next Tuesday, I'm probably at home playing Modern Warfare 2 since it comes out next week." Haha. Yeah since I have nothing else to do besides hang out with a blog, I've started playing video games like a geek. haha Oh well, I guess I missed the last 6 years of being a Teenage Geek. For those who don't know, check it out!




On another basketball update... Cp3 is a sick shooter now, shooting high percentages from beyond the Ark. He managed to find some help from Emeka Okafor and David West, but the team as a whole, are still struggling. I swear the Hornets just have washed up Kings lying on their Roster.Okay maybe not washed up, but a trade among them kinda relationship. Look at it, Byron Scott, Peja, Bobby Brown, Ike Idogu, Sean Marks, Darius Songaila...just this year. And then Desmond Mason, Bobby Jackson and Bonzi Wells in previous years. Seems to me that, someone is following someone. I think it's more Hornets following Sac...which shouldn't happen because SAC is so weak sauce...They have been the last 5 years, and now look at New Orleans..Struggling to even be a playoff Team. I always thought the Hornets had the better lineups, just couldn't stay healthy. Sometimes I think their chemistry is off too. Mo Pete, James Posey, and Peja, are dead shooters. They traded for a healthier Emeka, yet wasted Rasual Butler...Doesn't make much sense to me. But hell, neither does Geoff Petrie.

I guess I'm just extending the talk about the Kings from the Sacbee Article/Comment Forum found here. People on that are ridiculous, stating the Newspaper Article Comments part is a "Fans Forum."  Some people are just beyond imaginable.  It's good to be a true fan, but it's also good to know when it's time to jump ship.  I'm not saying give-up on the Kings, but stop wasting your money on em.  They're ranked 10th in Attendance Prices for Home games at 60 bucks average. The Nba itself average ticket price is 50... Among the top 10, the Kings are the only ones with the losing record.  Lakers, Knicks, Boston, Chicago, and Mavericks are understandable for being there.  They're good and in large Cities.  Joe and Gavin Maloof are freakin rippin people. Thank God my dad stopped buying his season tickets this season.

Blame the management.  Geoff Petrie was a success when he brought over the Fab Five and plus some.  But since then he's done horrible.  Donte Green, Spencer Hawes, Kenny Thomas, Sean May, Desmond Mason, Ide Udoka, Andre(DUI) Nocioni all horrible pick ups on contracts.  Who'd we lose for them or let go for no good reason and we should've kept? Chris Webber, Mike Bibby, Ron Artest (Some might say Peja), Brad Miller, Eddie House, Bonzi Wells, Justin Williams, Ronnie Price, Dahntay Jones,  Rick Adelman, and John Salmons were among the ones lost for no reason.  The ones we didn't even need, yet we paid them- Bobby Brown, Quincy Douby, Vitaly Potapenko, Mo Taylor, Jason Hart, Mikki Moore, Beno Udrih. Jesus, ever since that C-webb Trade, that's probably all the players we went through, and most we haven't kept.  Anyways, Kings Fans are biased on that paper, and it's quite irritating.

Kevin Martin is a good scorer because he's efficient.  But that doesn't mean anything if you don't dish the ball, get assists, or even a block once in a while.  He's 6'7 so blocks aren't too hard, saying D Wade and Delonte West average almost a block a game under 6'4.  Monta Ellis passes the ball more than Kevin Martin.  Amazingly, he chased 11 rebounds down yesterday.  Yet the Kings couldn't hold on to a 4th quarter lead.  Kevin Martin will never be a Superstar, maybe an All star.  He'll be no better than Peja Stojakavic, and has a little more way to go to catch Mitch Richmond.  Oh and btw, These forum King Fans said that Kevin Martin is favorable than Ray Allen, Tmac, Reggie Miller, and Brandon Roy.  Haha.  Oh and I almost forgot, "Kevin Martin is just like Kobe, without a team, and without D."  Dude, I'm not even a Kobe fan, but Kobe is one of the most complete, clutchest, closer, Basketball Superstar Player since MJ.  LBJ and Dwyane follow, but to say Kevin Martin is just as good, without D and a team? Those people are trippin.  I'd take Steph Curry over Kevin Martin, hell I'd take him over Kevin and Tyreke.

As for Noc's DUI, he was probably drinkin his piss-poor life/trade from last year.  Hell it must've been a lot better being a Bull than a King.  Oh well.  Good to see Mike Bibby come back and hit some important shots down the stretch.  Kings fans think he's comin back when we become a Post Season team again, like Bobby did.  Haha. Sometimes I wonder if they're playing fantasy ball or 2k10 and think their teams really are gonna shape.  Reality is, Kings are either moving, or they'll suck for the next 3-4 years, unless they land some big name this coming off-season.

D-Wade beasted last night against the Wiz's on National Tv.  Cp3 beasted against  the Mavs too, on National Tv.  Way to go boys, Way to go.  Q rich might look like a fantasy pick up...and haha where on earth is Michael Beas(t)ley? He's got issues dude. Anyways. That's it for now.

NBA aWards

Okay , I know that the Rookie of the Year award and Defensive player of the Year award has already come out. I totally forgot of doing these predictions, but it's not like we couldn't see these two coming. First was Dwight Howard as Defensive player of the Year. Yes, I think we could all see that one coming. I think that one writer said it the best, "Blocks end almost every offensive possession. Defensive Rebound always end offensive possession.Dwight Howard led in Both." My second pick would've been Dwyane Wade of course. I agree that Lebron James is a beast and monster that nobody on any team would want to face. Even centers. But I think statistically Dwyane had a better season. He was second in steals at 2.19 a game, only losing to CP3. He also led all guards in blocks at 1.4 a game. Come to think about it, Lebron James averaged less in steals and blocks per game. He averaged 1.7 and 1.1 respectively, compared to D-Wade's 2.2 and 1.4.
Anyways, I guess it's who you wouldn't want to face in a match up one on one. Dwight is a monster. Lebron's a beast. Haha

Lets See. Rookie of the Year. Well who else would you pick? I am a Michael Beasely Fan, or simply a Heat fan. But I think Derrick Rose deserved this year's ROY. He's pretty much the leader on the Chicago Bulls team this year, leading them to the playoffs. He's their general on the court, and will be for many years. He probably had to go through more than most rookies with all the pressure being the first round pick # 1 pick overall.

6th Man Award.... My predictions for the sixth man award is probably a given like ROY. It's going to be Jason Terry from Dallas because he averaged a league high 19 ppg off the bench. Almost 20 ppg?! Man, that's more than half the people in the league's average. And at the end of the game, guess who was in.!? THE JET.. It's the best after he torches the other team with 3's, and then does his JET dance. haha But yeah, he's the main reason the Mavericks are in the playoff's this year, and not the number 8 seed.

Most Improved Player: My prediction for this is probably the second toughest next to MVP. There are such good candidates such as Devin Harris, Rajon Rondo, and Danny Granger. Danny Granger is the most likely, but I must say that Rajon Rondo is my top pick. I'm not a Granger fan, therefore I would secondly pick Devin Harris. He had a killer season as well. Either way, the two picks I choose have evidence on why they should win. Devin Harris had a breakout season which led to fantasy owners defeating me (surprisingly), with his FT Percentage, 3pt Made, points, and ASsists. Rajon Rondo on the other hand, should've been an All Star. He has picked up the most slack since KG went down from injury. He's doing it all on the court, having a couple tripple double's this season. Either way, It's a tough pick for me.

Coach of the Year : I would've chose differently than Mike Brown. I was thinking more like Rick Adelman, or Eric Spoelstra. Eric Spoelstra is a favorite for one, but also because it was his rookie season as a head coach, and also what he had to work with. I'm sure rookie and second year men would've just played a season for stats, with out winning or following exaclty what the coaches wanted. But he was able to lead the Heat to a 43-39 season, which was one win better then his mentor, Pat Riley. I choose Rick Adelman simply because he did a lot with less as well. He lost TmAC for like 60 games this season, but was still able to win. In the middle of the season, he was also able to trade his starting point guard, Rafer Alson, for Kyle Lowry. He also transformed Aaron Brooks into a starting guard, and keep Ron Artest out of the headlines.


MVP: I predict Lebron James will win. I disagree, but I guess it's because the award to me means the most valuable player to the team. If the player was taken off of the team, how good would the team do. To me, Dwyane Wade had the best invididual season out of Kobe and Lebron, and it led to a winning- playoff season in Miami. Everyone doubted Wade, and he took this fire and managed to average 30 ppg, 7.5 APg, 4.5 Rpg, 2.2 spg, and 1.4 bpg. He simply did more with less, and still led his team to a winning season. Not to bash on Kobe or LBJ cause they both had killer seasons. But I think their teams could still make the playoffs without them . To me, their teams are both playoff contending teams. Not as successful, but still contending. The Heat on the other hand, wouldn't have made it past 25 victory's without D Wade's help. Well either way, D-Wade's chances of winning MVP aren't that high. I think he has more chance of getting past the 1st round of the playoffs.