NBA: 10 Thoughts As The Stretch Run Begins
By Evan Dyal
![Feb 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) in action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Golden State Warriors won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Feb 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) in action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Golden State Warriors won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/4eec96a27d85b5084429f2ae2b4c45e135fc9c85ded7a137366fc0492e6d2cd2.jpg)
NBA Awards
Closing out my 10 big thoughts as the NBA begins its stretch run are my award predictions. Keep in mind, there’s still roughly a third of the season to be played but I believe most of the award winners have separated themselves from the pack.
NBA MVP – James Harden, Houston Rockets
Rookie of the Year – Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers (I don’t care that he only played 31 games)
Coach of the Year – Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City Thunder
Most Improved Player – Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
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Defensive Player of the Year – Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Sixth Man of the Year – Lou Williams, Houston Rockets