The NBA Season starts December 22nd with 3 days until the start and it is now time for my preseason predictions for the 2020-2021 season. The Lakers are looking to repeat after winning the NBA championship last season. Also, after great rookie seasons how do Ja Morant and Zion Williamson improve in their sophomore seasons. We will finally get to see both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant play together for the Brooklyn Nets.
The 2020-2021 MVP - Luka Doncic
This season Luka will continue to establish superstar status by taking the next step by propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a top 4 seed in the Western Conference. I also predict that he will average 30 points this season in addition to bringing home the MVP to Dallas.
Sixth Man of the Year - Carmelo Anthony
With Carmelo having fully embraced the bench role last season when he joined the Portland Trailblazers, it opens another chapter for Carmelo Anthony’s career. This is chapter that can lastly likely another 2 to 3 years. He will be great dose of instant offense for the Trailblazers and having a training camp with the team will make his impact even greater. Carmelo will be key in the championship aspirations of the Trailblazers and he will deliver. I predict he will post 17 points and 6 rebounds a game making him one of the best reserve players this season.
Defensive Player of the Year - Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis finished a distant 2nd to Giannis in the race for Defensive Player of the Year last season. This will fuel Davis to be even better defensively this upcoming season. He was in the top 20 for both Rebounds and Steals per game last season. In addition, he was 3rd in the league in blocks per game. Davis will prove that he should have won the award last year.
Rookie of the Year – LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball will have good rookie season and will deliver sensational highlights in the process. He will also show off good three-point shooting to compliment his terrific passing. Also, he will average 5 rebounds which will be very good for a rookie guard. His stat line will be 11 points 8 assist and 5 rebounds for the season. Especially if he is able to help the Hornets fight for a playoff spot the award will be his for sure.
Coach of the Year- Steve Nash
First year head coach Steve Nash is coming into a must win situation with the Brooklyn Nets and if they able to be the best record in the Eastern Conference he will win the award. For Nash it will be about managing the personalities that the Nets have especially in star players Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Most Improved Player of the Year Jamal Murray
He showed out in the NBA Bubble and in the playoffs. He was a key reason why the Denver Nuggets made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals. Last Season he averaged 18 points a game this year he will improve his scoring to 25 points a game while shooting a career high 38% from 3 point range.
The 2021 NBA Champions
I predict the Los Angeles Lakers will defeat the Brooklyn Nets in 7 games with Anthony Davis winning NBA Finals MVP.
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