Predicting NBA awards
Most Valuable Player
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Season stats:
31.2 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, 6.6 assists per game, 2.1 steals per game
Thunder are the 2nd seed in the Western Conference.
Two-way force who is one of the most efficient scorers in the NBA.
He is the main reason for the Thunders success.
Shai is carrying one of the youngest teams in the NBA with no veteran leadership around him.
Defensive Player Of The Year
Rudy Gobert
Season averages:
13.7 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 2.1 BPG
Number 1 in defensive win shares.
Number 3 in total rebound percentage.
Timberwolves are the first seed in the Westen Conference.
Rookie Of The Year
Victor Wemembanyana
Season stats:
20.7 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 3.3 BPG
Youngest player to record a 5x5 game (only 15 players have ever had a 5x5 game).
Fastest player to reach 1K+ PTS, 500+ REB, and 150+ BLK in their career (1423 minutes).
ONLY player in NBA history to have these numbers in a season 150+ BLK, 150+ AST, and 75+ threes.
Leads NBA in blocks with 3.3
Lead NBA in stocks (stls + blocks) with 4.6
Blocks in February:
33 - Victor Wembanyama
32 - Knicks
30 - Pistons
26 - Trail Blazers
23 - Heat
Most Improved Player
Tyrese Maxey
2023 stats:
In 60 games, Maxey averaged 20.3 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.9 rebounds.
2024 stats:
This season, Maxey is averaging 25.8 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.8 rebounds.
6th Man Of The Year
Tim Hardaway Jr.
In 43 games, Tim Haradway Jr averages 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists off the bench.
Clutch Player of the Year
Stephen Curry
In the Clutch statistics:
18-15 record
Averages 5 points in the clutch
50.5 FG%, 47.5 3P%, 94.6 FT%
Coach of the Year
Chris Finch
Number 1 seed in the Western Conference.
Out of 57 games, the Timberwolves have 25 wins against teams with a .500 or greater record.