With the NBA regular season coming to a close the matches for the first round of the play-offs are set. But before the remaining teams battle it out for the championship, it's time to dish out some awards. So who are this years front-runners?
MVP: Lebron James
I’m sure it will come as no surprise that I (or anybody else for that matter) can see past King James retaining his most valuable player crown. Fresh off the back of winning his first ring last season he has just completed one of the best regular seasons ever seen in the league.
The Heat power-house averaged 26.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.9 blocks a game - as well rounded a line as you will ever see. Simply put, whatever his team needs he provides it.
What makes it more ridiculous is the efficiency he posts these numbers with. Lebron shot 56.5 percent from the field, 40.6 percent from beyond the arc and a career-consistent 75.3 percent from the foul line.
To cap off his historic season James led the Heat in a thrilling 27 game winning streak on their way to securing the best record in the NBA.
Factor in that he is also a contender for defensive player of the year in the eyes of many and there is simply isn’t a better basketball player in the world right now.
Rookie of the year: Damian Lillard
Sixth man of the year: J.R Smith
Most improved player: Paul George
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