2017 Earnestly Speaking NBA Awards

For the last three years I always did these awards solely through podcast form with a guest or two. But with everything that has gone on with me and my family the last few weeks from the death of my father in law to adjusting to life with our second child Logan, it is easier to just pump out these awards in blog form while both my boys catch on up sleep and my wife who is still recovering rest as well. The podcast will eventually return soon -- possibly this weekend so look out.

​Anyway on to the awards. Quick and brief.

​Biggest Surprise: Miami Heat 

Biggest Disappointment: New York Knicks

Sixth Man Of The Year: Lou Williams (Houston Rockets)

Rookie Of The Year: Malcolm Bragdon (Milwaukee Bucks)

Defensive Player Of The Year: Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs)

Coach Of The Year: Mike D'Antoni (Houston Rockets)

Most Improved Player: James Johnson (Miami Heat)

Executive Of The Year: Daryl Morey (Houston Rockets)

​MVP: James Harden (Houston Rockets)

1st Team
G Russell Westbrook (OKC)
G James Harden (HOU)
F LeBron James (CLE)
F Kawhi Leonard (SA)
C Rudy Gorbert (UTAH)

2nd Team
G Stephen Curry (GS)
G Isaiah Thomas (BOS)
F Kevin Durant (GS)
F Giannis Antetkuompo (MIL)
C Anthony Davis (NO)

3rd Team
G Chris Paul (LAC)
G John Wall (WAS)
F Gordon Hayward (UTAH)
F Paul George (IND)
C Hassan Whiteside (MIA)