LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts while taking on the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
It’s harder to imagine in this day and age that one person can stay in the same place, doing the same job for 20 years. It does happen and it will continue to happen, but from a sports perspective this is very rare.
* – indicates playoffs
MVP – Anthony Davis – Pelicans
Rookie – Jahlil Okafor – 76ers
Coach – Fred Hoiberg – Bulls
Defensive Player – DeAndre Jordan – Clippers
Most Improved – Paul George – Pacers
Sixth Man – Nikola Mirotic – Bulls
Executive – R.C. Buford – Spurs
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1. Golden State Warriors
Winning a championship doesn’t seem to affect this team too much.
2. Los Angeles Clippers
This is setting up to be a must win year for Doc Rivers and company.
3. Phoenix Suns
If they make the playoffs, they’ll be one team to watch out for.
4. Sacramento Kings
With George Karl and DeMarcus Cousins not seeing eye to eye, things could get ugly.
5. Los Angeles Lakers
A few bright spots and key veteran additions should lesson the stress on Kobe. Continue reading
1. Oklahoma City Thunder
It will be pretty hard for a college head coach to mess this up.
2. Utah Jazz
Flying under the radar is exactly what they need to do.
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
Give them another year and they could be pushing the Thunder for the division title.
4. Portland Trail Blazers
A youth movement is taking place, but the pieces they added make sense.
5. Denver Nuggets
After a tumultuous season, Denver looks to rebound with a new coach. Continue reading
1. San Antonio Spurs
Grabbing one of the best free agents available makes them top tier contenders.
2. Houston Rockets
Trading for Ty Lawson keeps them in that sneaky good category.
3. Memphis Grizzlies
Not much change in the rotation, but they are still among the best.
4. New Orleans Pelicans
With a new coaching philosophy, they’ll try to take advantage of Anthony Davis’ skill set.
5. Dallas Mavericks
Losing out on DeAndre Jordan really sucked the life out of this team. Continue reading
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