The NBA regular season kicks off tonight, and the Thunder Guys are back with a brand new set of predictions for all the important awards and playoffs results to come. We have high expectations for the Thunder, but don’t let our bias discredit our picks. Let us know where you think we got it right, as well as if you think we got it wrong.
Most Valuable Player
Craig: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Zack: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Scoring Champion
Craig: James Harden, Houston Rockets
Zack: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Defensive Player of the Year
Craig: Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Zack: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
Most Improved Player
Craig: Brandon Ingram, Los Angeles Lakers
Zack: Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers
6th Man of the Year
Craig: Terry Rozier, Boston Celtics
Zack: Dennis Schröder, Oklahoma City Thunder
Rookie of the Year
Craig: Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks
Zack: Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks
Coach of the Year
Craig: Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder
Zack: Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics
Executive of the Year
Craig: Rob Pelinka/Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers
Zack: Rob Pelinka/Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers
Western Conference Finals Matchup
Craig: Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Zack: Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Eastern Conference Finals Matchup
Craig: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
Zack: Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors
NBA Finals Matchup
Craig: Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics
Zack: Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics
NBA Finals Champion
Craig: Golden State Warriors
Zack: Golden State Warriors
NBA Finals MVP
Craig: Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
Zack: Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
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