The NBA Outlet: 2017-18 Award Predictions

OTG’s Nick Fay, Kory Waldron, Jonathan Ebrahimi and Matt Chin give their NBA award predictions for the 2017-18 season. 

Rookie of the Year (00:56)

- Can Ben Simmons surprise?

- Will the vets hurt Dennis Smith's case? 

- Is the Lonzo hype real?

Most Improved Players (11:02)

- Can D'Lo take another step in Brooklyn?

- Will Harris Jr. get enough shots in Denver?

- Will Nurkic pick up where he left off? 

- A new star in Indy?

Sixth Man of the Year (20:56)

- Like Lou Will

- Does defense matter?

- Is Iggy replaceable? 

- D. Rose?!?!?!

Defensive Player of the Year (31:30)

- No Hayward, no problem 

- Is Draymond overrated? 

Coach of the Year (43:40) 

- Will a new face win this season?

- Does last season matter?

Most Valuable Players (1:11:32)

- Will LeBron have some extra juice?

- Do the Spurs need Kawhi to play at an MVP level?