I was hoping that OKC could have gone all the way this last season. It would have been a breath of fresh air to see a young team with a lesser known superstar win it all. I always root against Texas teams for social political reasons so was bummed when they were knocked out.

MVP: Luka

DPOY: Wemby

MIP: Wemby (feels weird to say given he was ROY and 2nd in DPOY but think he gets it)

COTY: Dagneault (Thunder Coach) Repeat

Darkhorse Candidate: Pop - if Spurs make playoffs I could see him getting it if no other candidate stands out. Partially due to legacy

6MOY: Malik Monk (has anyone won this b2b? kinda basing it off that)

WCF Winner: Nuggets

ECF Winner: Celtics

Champion: Nuggets (Source: Copium)

I think you’re likely right on them losing KCP though, they need to hit on most of:

• Braun stepping up a level consistently
• MPJ to improve more, I give him a bit of a pass on the cold shooting this year given the situations with his brothers
• Watson developing some offense so he’s more playable
• Westbrook sticking to his role and not trying to do too much
• One of the young guys to step up and be solid for some bench minutes

I could see 1 or 2 of these happening but they need like 3-4 to win along with Murray playing like their winning season since the margin of error is so slim without KCP and how good the Celtics are.

Alright,

MVP: Luka

More of an "he's earned it" trophy but I think a dark horse is Giannis if the Bucks are able to live up to their potential. His greatness is kinda being undersold by his resume so far. I'm a Blazers fan and I want Dame to have a rebound year if the get the Ws Giannis always has a solid statistical argument. I'm a bit doubtful cus I think Doc was a horrible hire though. I think Shai is going to have the best season but voters will take a wait your turn approach.

DPOY: Wemby

Legit think they'll name the trophy after him someday.

MIP: Scoot or Shaydon Sharpe

Scoot for the cope. Sharpe cus I legit think he's going to have a break out year making a play for his extension in a couple years. I think this trophy should go to the "out of nowhere" players only.

Meme pick is CP3 for a bounce back year and a legacy award. Fun to think about too dudes a HOFer and 40 lol. Another pick is a random Indy roleplayer being elevated by Halliburton to an all-star caliber Stat line. Ant-Man has a good chance too if he keeps the momentum might get to mvp convo, get mip just for the recognition.

COTY: Mangualt IDK spelling

OKC should have a great season.

6th man: Reid

Its a perfect role for him and he adds so much.

Champion: Thunder

IDK contracts off the top of my head but I think okc makes a trade for Jerami Grant. Great plug in do it all veteran wing will eleavate that roster quite a bit. More young talent and good picks than roster spots and Blazers need to load up for what will prob be a long rebuild. The needs match up so well. Assuming there were no bad feelings when he left okc in FA though.

Edit: Clutch time player cus fuck it it's a real award now. Halliburton, cus why not he should get a trophy.