Coach Of The Year Predictions Nba
NBA History: Awards. A year-by-year list of the NBA Coach of the Year Award winners. YEAR COACH TEAM. 2019-20 Nick Nurse, Toronto Raptors 2018-19 Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee Bucks. LA Clippers Betting Outlook. Inside the Stats (2020-2021) Overall: 9-4 SU, 7-6 ATS, 8-5 O/U Home: 4-2 SU, 2-4 ATS, 4-2 O/U After being eliminated by the Nuggets during the second round of last year’s post-season, the Clippers appear to be playing a completely different brand of basketball with their new head coach, Ty Lue, and the rest of the pieces LA’s front office has elected to.
- Sorry for venting, NBA). Today, let’s have a look at the sideline leaders and crown our 2019-2020 NBA Coach of the Year. Coach of the Year. Nick Nurse (Toronto Raptors) Pre-season prediction: Michael Malone (Denver Nuggets) Mid-season prediction: Frank Vogel (Los Angeles Lakers).
- Full 2014-15 NBA Coach of the Year Odds: Mike Budenholzer (Atlanta Hawks): 3-2; Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors): 7-4; Dwane Casey (Toronto Raptors): 15-1; David Joerger (Memphis Grizzlies): 15-1; David Blatt (Cleveland Cavaliers): 25-1; Don’t forget to check out our Rookie of the Year odds, as well.
The stars might be aligned at Golden State -- or injured, or off to Brooklyn -- for a run at a third MVP award for Stephen Curry.
The latest injury news surrounding Zion Williamson might have just opened the door for a heated Rookie of the Year race.
And let's face it, Lou Williams probably is taking home his fourth Sixth Man of the Year award.
Who will win top individual honors in a wide-open 2019-20 campaign? Our NBA writers and analysts make their picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more.
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Coach Of The Year
Rookie of the Year
Jerry Bembry: Ja Morant
Nick Friedell: Ja Morant
Kirk Goldsberry: Ja Morant
Israel Gutierrez: Zion Williamson
Andrew Han: Ja Morant
Chris Herring: Zion Williamson
Andrew Lopez: Michael Porter Jr.
Tim MacMahon: Zion Williamson
Jackie MacMullan: Ja Morant
Bobby Marks: RJ Barrett
Dave McMenamin: Coby White
Kevin Pelton: Zion Williamson
Jorge Sedano: Zion Williamson
Ramona Shelburne: Ja Morant
Andre' Snellings: Ja Morant
Marc Spears: Ja Morant
Eric Woodyard: Zion Williamson
Royce Young: Coby White
Ohm Youngmisuk: Zion Williamson
Final tally: Ja Morant (8), Zion Williamson (7), Coby White (2), Michael Porter Jr. (1), RJ Barrett (1)
Coach of the Year
Jerry Bembry: Doc Rivers
Nick Friedell: Quin Snyder
Kirk Goldsberry: Erik Spoelstra
Israel Gutierrez: Erik Spoelstra
Andrew Han: Erik Spoelstra
Chris Herring: Alvin Gentry
Andrew Lopez: Brett Brown
Tim MacMahon: Nick Nurse
Jackie MacMullan: Quin Snyder
Bobby Marks: Nick Nurse
Dave McMenamin: Doc Rivers
Kevin Pelton: Steve Clifford
Jorge Sedano: Erik Spoelstra
Ramona Shelburne: Quin Snyder
Andre' Snellings: Steve Kerr
Marc Spears: Doc Rivers
Eric Woodyard: Quin Snyder
Royce Young: Quin Snyder
Ohm Youngmisuk: Doc Rivers
Final tally: Quin Snyder (5 votes), Doc Rivers (4), Erik Spoelstra (4), Nick Nurse (2), Brett Brown (1), Steve Clifford (1), Alvin Gentry (1), Steve Kerr (1).
Defensive Player of the Year
Jerry Bembry: Paul George
Nick Friedell: Rudy Gobert
Kirk Goldsberry: Rudy Gobert
Israel Gutierrez: Draymond Green
Andrew Han: Kawhi Leonard
Chris Herring: Paul George
Andrew Lopez: Paul George
Tim MacMahon: Rudy Gobert
Jackie MacMullan: Paul George
Bobby Marks: Anthony Davis
Dave McMenamin: Kawhi Leonard
Kevin Pelton: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jorge Sedano: Rudy Gobert
Ramona Shelburne: Kawhi Leonard
Andre' Snellings: Draymond Green
Marc Spears: Anthony Davis
Eric Woodyard: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Royce Young: Al Horford
Ohm Youngmisuk: Anthony Davis
Final tally: Paul George (4 votes), Rudy Gobert (4), Anthony Davis (3), Kawhi Leonard (3), Giannis Antetokounmpo (2), Draymond Green (2), Al Horford (1).
Sixth Man of the Year
Jerry Bembry: Spencer Dinwiddie
Nick Friedell: Lou Williams
Kirk Goldsberry: Lou Williams
Israel Gutierrez: Lou Williams
Andrew Han: Lou Williams
Chris Herring: Joe Ingles
Andrew Lopez: Lou Williams
Nba Coach Of The Year 2020
Tim MacMahon: Lou Williams
Jackie MacMullan: Lou Williams
Bobby Marks: Spencer Dinwiddie
Dave McMenamin: Lou Williams
Kevin Pelton: Lou Williams
Jorge Sedano: Lou Williams
Ramona Shelburne: Spencer Dinwiddie
Andre' Snellings: Lou Williams
Marc Spears: Lou Williams
Eric Woodyard: Derrick Rose
Royce Young: Lou Williams
Ohm Youngmisuk: Lou Williams
Final tally: Lou Williams (14 votes), Spencer Dinwiddie (3), Joe Ingles (1), Derrick Rose (1).
Most Improved Player
Jerry Bembry: Bam Adebayo
Nick Friedell: De'Aaron Fox
Kirk Goldsberry: Dejounte Murray
Israel Gutierrez: Jayson Tatum
Andrew Han: Jerami Grant
Chris Herring: Jonathan Isaac
Andrew Lopez: Bam Adebayo
Tim MacMahon: Dejounte Murray
Jackie MacMullan: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Bobby Marks: T.J. Warren
Dave McMenamin: Lonzo Ball
Kevin Pelton: Donovan Mitchell
Jorge Sedano: Bam Adebayo
Ramona Shelburne: Marvin Bagley III
Andre' Snellings: Lonzo Ball
Marc Spears: Brandon Ingram
Eric Woodyard: Zach LaVine
Royce Young: Jayson Tatum
Ohm Youngmisuk: Bam Adebayo
Final tally: Bam Adebayo (4 votes), Lonzo Ball (2), Dejounte Murray (2), Jayson Tatum (2), Marvin Bagley III (1), De'Aaron Fox (1), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (1), Jerami Grant (1), Brandon Ingram (1), Jonathan Isaac (1), Zach LaVine (1), Donovan Mitchell (1), T.J. Warren (1).
MVP
Jerry Bembry: Stephen Curry
Nick Friedell: James Harden
Kirk Goldsberry: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Israel Gutierrez: James Harden
Andrew Han: Stephen Curry
Chris Herring: Nikola Jokic
Andrew Lopez: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tim MacMahon: Stephen Curry
Jackie MacMullan: Stephen Curry
Bobby Marks: Nikola Jokic
Dave McMenamin: Joel Embiid
Kevin Pelton: James Harden
Jorge Sedano: Stephen Curry
Ramona Shelburne: Anthony Davis
Andre' Snellings: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Marc Spears: Stephen Curry
Eric Woodyard: LeBron James
Royce Young: Kawhi Leonard
Ohm Youngmisuk: Anthony Davis
Final tally: Stephen Curry (6 votes), Giannis Antetokounmpo (3), James Harden (3), Anthony Davis (2), Nikola Jokic (2), Joel Embiid (1), LeBron James (1), Kawhi Leonard, (1).
Yesterday, we made our MVP predictions. Today, we’re tackling other 2021 NBA awards.
Defensive Player of the Year
Kurt Helin: Anthony Davis (Lakers)
Davis was the Lakers’ anchor a year ago and almost won this award, and I expect this year he could take home the trophy because he again will be critical to what should be a top defense — and voters will see plenty of him. Of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo could win it again, but voters tend to gravitate toward big men who protect the paint, such as Rudy Gobert (Utah), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia), and Bam Adebayo (Miami). Marcus Smart should get some love here, too.
Dan Feldman: Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
Rudy Gobert has been the NBA’s best regular-season defender over the last several years. He is the safest pick. Derrick Favors returning to Utah should make the Jazz’s defense even better, which will reflect well on Gobert.
Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Draymond Green and Joel Embiid all have a chance depending on how much they put into the regular season. Giannis Antetokounmpo could repeat, though he might be at the stage he saves something for the playoffs. Bam Adebayo is another safe candidate considering his effort level should be high throughout the regular season.
Rookie of the Year
Kurt Helin: Isaac Okoro (Cavaliers)
Winning ROY requires a blend of talent and opportunity, and that combo should be available to a few players this season. LaMelo Ball has an “it” factor, but he is also 3-of-15 shooting in two preseason games and his defense is an issue. Will he be efficient enough? Obi Toppin with the Knicks and Anthony Edwards with the Timberwolves will get chances and put up numbers.
But I will go with Okoro — he’s going to get all the run in Cleveland he wants, he will be a strong defender, he’s shown a better shooting touch than we saw at Auburn. Collin Sexton will get him the rock in good spots and Okoro is in line to put up bigger numbers than expected.
Dan Feldman: Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Set to hold a big role on an offensive-minded team, Anthony Edwards looks most likely to lead rookies in scoring. That puts him in the driver’s seat for this award. The No. 1 pick might even wind up deserving it.
He narrowly outpaces the top player on my 2020 NBA draft board – LaMelo Ball, who should hold a prominent role on the Hornets.
Sixth Man of the Year
Kurt Helin: Jordan Clarkson (Jazz)
A gunner off the bench who racks up numbers often wins this award — think Lou Williams — and Jordan Clarkson is poised to be that guy in Utah. Clarkson is a bucket getter who averaged 15.2 points a game last season and if that number goes up, and he’s efficient, he will be in line for this award. I could put Dennis Schroder from the Lakers on top of the list, but my guess is he will start too many games to qualify; if not, he should be a favorite as well. Watch out for Spencer Dinwiddie in Brooklyn, and maybe Montrezl Harrell with the Lakers (he would repeat as the winner).
Dan Feldman: Montrezl Harrell (Lakers)
Montrezl Harrell earned this award last season. Free agency didn’t go as he hoped, but he can re-enter the market next summer. That gives him major motivation to prove himself again. With the Lakers, he’ll have playmakers like LeBron James and Dennis Schroder (another candidate for this award… if he comes off the bench) to set him up.
Danilo Gallinari, who’ll come off the bench for the Hawks, is another intriguing consideration. Lou Williams and Spencer Dinwiddie are perennial candidates.
Most Improved Player
Kurt Helin: Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets)
By definition this is the hardest award to project because it is often about the player who surprises us the most with a step forward.
Michael Porter Jr. wouldn’t be a total surprise, we started to see him live up to his potential in the bubble, but he could have a breakout season on a winning team and that can catch the attention of voters. His teammate Jamal Murray could be in the mix, too. Christian Wood in Houston, Deandre Ayton in Phoenix, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Oklahoma City are other names to watch.
Dan Feldman: Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
This is the most difficult award to predict. By nature, it tends to go to someone who surprises. Voters also discount second-year players, especially highly drafted ones like Williamson.
But he’s primed for a leap. As productive as he was in his limited minutes last season, Williamson was severely lacking defensively. He also didn’t show his full offensive repertoire. As he gets into better shape, Williamson could play even better. More importantly, he could massively increase his impact by being available for more playing time.
I also like Suns center Deandre Ayton, who fits the same mold as a talented player with an elite physical profile who can do more.
Coach of the Year
Kurt Helin: Tyronn Lue (Clippers)
The Clippers had and have the talent to compete for a ring, but chemistry concerns (some caused by injury) ripped the team apart last season. If Tyronn Lue can keep the Clippers on the same page, on the court, and near the top of the West voters may line up behind him to win the award.
Erik Spoelstra in Miami, Monte Williams in Phoenix, and Doc Rivers in Philadelphia also should be in the mix.
Dan Feldman: Doc Rivers (76ers)
The 76ers successfully lowered expectations last season just in time for Doc Rivers to arrive and get credit for their rise. He’d almost certainly deserve some. He’s a good coach. Rivers could definitely do a better job than Brett Brown of getting this talented team pulling in the same direction. But that’s also easier with a better-fitting roster that has more shooting around Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.
Suns coach Monty Williams is also positioned to coach well and have his team’s roster improvement reflect well on him.
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That said, this is another award where the element of surprise helps.