> Get well Joe Tait!
> Congrats to Al Horford on getting a contract extension before today's deadline. I am curious to see what happens when a core player for a team gets an extension before the season drags on...
> Predictions:
- Season MVP - Kobe Bryant
- Rookie of the Year - Blake Griffin
- Most Improved Player - J.J. Hickson
- Coach of the Year - Jerry Sloan
- NBA Championship - Lakers defeat Celtics, 4-2
- NBA Finals MVP - Pau Gasol
- Scoring Champion - Kevin Durant
- Rebounding Champion - Luis Scola
- Assists Champion - Rajon Rondo
- Steals Champion - Rajon Rondo
- Blocks Champion - Josh Smith
- Defensive Player of the Year - Rajon Rondo
- All-Star Game MVP - LeBron James
- Long-Distance Shootout Champion - Dorell Wright
- Rookie Challenge MVP - John Wall
- Slam Dunk Champion - Terrence Williams
