2015 NBA Awards

Here are my awards for the 2014-15 NBA season.

MVP- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: Curry is on the leagues best team, that is the Warriors. I understand the improved play of many of his teammates certainly helped his teams success, but Curry is the best player on a team that had a historically great season. He is the most fun player to watch in the league as well. I expect Curry to be great in the playoffs as well.
Runner up: James Harden, Houston Rockets

Defensive Player of the Year- Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors: Green is also in the conversation for Most Improved, but he had a tremendous season on the defensive end, especially for a forward. Green has a lot of work cut out for him come playoff time when he has to guard the likes of Anthony Davis.
Runner up: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs

Rookie of the Year- Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Timberwolves: Yes, the Wolves were the NBA's worst team this season, but Wiggins had an excellent rookie season. The team deserves credit for actually getting something great back for Kevin Love. I believe Wiggins has a bright future ahead of him and his rookie season showed for it.
Runner up: Nikola Mirotic, Chicago Bulls

Most Improved Player- Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls: Bulter made a massive leap this season and he has the chance to place himself in the games elite with a great playoff performance. It's ironic since he had this type of season in a contract year. I do expect Butler to be great in the postseason and he'll show for it.
Runner up: Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz

Sixth Man of the Year- Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge deserves a lot of credit for acquiring Thomas at the trade deadline. He has done a great job coming off the bench and giving the C's a scoring punch off the bench. Expect Thomas to be great in the postseason for Boston.
Runner up: Lou Williams, Toronto Raptors

Coach of the Year- Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta Hawks: Atlanta has exceeded all expectations this season and here they are as the one-seed in the Eastern Conference. There aren't superstars on this team, but the Hawks have players that fit what their identity and know all of their roles. Budenholzer deserves credit for getting a lot out of this club.
Runner up: Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors