Candidates
Joakim Noah- Has become an all around passer, scorer, rebounder and possibly best big man in the game.
Kevin Durant: Has gone on a scoring tear mainly in part of Russel Westbrook's knee.
*Al Jefferson: Has worked miracles for the Bobcats of all teams.
Lamarcus Aldridge: Has doubled his production this year with a Trail Blazers team that showed improvement this season.
Defensive Player of the Year
Candidates
Roy Hibbert: Has been a defensive power for much of the season.
Chris Bosh: Still hangs out behind Wade and LeBron.
*Andre Iguodala: Has single handedly turned the Warriors into a defensive monster.
Kawhi Leonard: Is the defensive captain on the best defensive team.
Rookie
The rookie of the year award goes to the first year player who has solidified his role in the League.
Candidates
Miles Plumlee: Has become a serious role player for the Nets
*Michael Carter Williams: Was the only highlight for a terrible 76er's team.
Matt Dellavedova: Has been the most productive Cav since Lebron. Bench player with positive +/-
6th Man
The Leagues 6th man award goes to the player who has made the most significant impact coming off the bench.
Candidates
*Jamal Crawford: Has won this award multiple times but is still the best bench player in the league.
Taj Gibson: Has become a threat off the bench and a fan favorite in Chicago.
Improved
The Leagues most improved goes to the player has most significantly change their status in the league. Most commonly done through more playing time and increased stats.
Candidates
X Henry: Went from bust to household name on a dreadful Lakers team.
*Kendall Marshall: Was in the D League to start the season and ended up starting for the Lakers.
Terrence Jones: Has gone from bench warmer to starting Power Forward for the Rockets.
Andre Drummond: Went from Pistons 6 man to starting Center with impressive numbers.
-Chris Schlierman
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