Earnestly Speaking Media NBA Awards (2018)

Biggest Surprise: Utah Jazz

Biggest Disappointment: Charlotte Hornets

6th Man Of The Year: Lou Williams (Los Angeles Clippers)

Rookie Of The Year: Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers)

Defensive Player Of The Year: Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz)

Most Improved Of The Year: Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers)

Executive Of The Year: Daryl Morey (Houston Rockets)

Coach Of The Year: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

Most Valuable Player: James Harden (Houston Rockets)

NBA 1st Team
G Damian Lillard (Portland Trailblazers)
G James Harden (Houston Rockets)
F LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)
F Kevin Durant (Golden State Warriors)
C Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans)

NBA 2nd Team
G Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
G Chris Paul (Houston Rockets)
F Giannis Antetekounpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
F Jimmy Butler (Minnesota Timberwolves)
C Karl Anthony-Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves)

NBA 3rd Team
G Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder)
G Demar Derozan (Toronto Raptors)
F Paul George (Oklahoma City Thunder)
F Lamarcus Aldridge (San Antonio Spurs)
C Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)