Award Predictions for the 2023–24 Season
For future reference. Briefly, a reminder of the new 65 games played rule for end of season award. I am projecting Steph KD Jimmy LeBron AD Kawhi PG Kyrie Zion etc. to all not reach 65 games, as you won’t see them listed below for end of season awards. This rule does not apply to all-star rosters, however. Very interested to see how year one of this new rule plays out — and if it means my predictions are way off as a result.
Eastern Conference All-Stars
Starters
Tyrese Haliburton, IND
Donovan Mitchell, CLE
Jayson Tatum, BOS
Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL
Joel Embiid, PHI
Reserves
Jimmy Butler, MIA
Damian Lillard, MIL
Mikal Bridges, BKN
Jaylen Brown, BOS
Bam Adebayo, MIA
Franz Wagner, ORL
Jalen Brunson, NYK
Western Conference All-Stars
Starters
Stephen Curry, GSW
Anthony Edwards, MIN
Luka Doncic, DAL
LeBron James, LAL
Nikola Jokic, DEN
Reserves
Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, OKC
Devin Booker, PHO
Kevin Durant, PHO
Domantas Sabonis, SAC
Lauri Markkanen, UTA
Kyrie Irving, DAL
Zion Williamson, NOP
Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player: Nikola Jokic, DEN
Defensive Player of the Year: Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL
Rookie of the Year: Victor Wembanyama, SAS
Sixth Man of the Year: Immanuel Quickley, NYK
Most Improved Player: Franz Wagner, ORL
Clutch Player of the Year: Anthony Edwards, MIN
Coach of the Year: Erik Spoelstra, MIA
Executive of the Year: Brad Stevens, BOS
All-League Teams
All-NBA First Team:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC
Anthony Edwards, MIN
Jayson Tatum, BOS
Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL
Nikola Jokic, DEN
All-NBA Second Team:
Luka Doncic, DAL
Devin Booker, PHO
Jaylen Brown, BOS
Mikal Bridges, BKN
Joel Embiid, PHI
All-NBA Third Team:
Tyese Haliburton, IND
Donovan Mitchell, CLE
Lauri Markannen, UTA
Domantas Sabonis, SAC
Bam Adebayo, MIA
All-Rookie First Team:
Scoot Henderson, POR
Amen Thompson, HOU
Jarace Walker, IND
Victor Wembanyama, SAS
Chet Holmgren, OKC
All-Rookie Second Team:
Keyonte George, UTA
Gradey Dick, TOR
Ausar Thompson, DET
Brandon Miller, CHO
Taylor Hendricks, UTA
All-Defensive First Team:
Jrue Holiday, BOS
Mikal Bridges, BKN
Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL
Evan Mobley, CLE
Bam Adebayo, MIA
All-Defensive Second Team:
Alex Caruso, CHI
Derrick White, BOS
OG Anunoby, TOR
Jayson Tatum, BOS
Brook Lopez, MIL
Playoff Predictions
Eastern Conference Finals
Milwaukee over Boston in 7, Giannis Antetokounmpo ECFMVP
Western Conference Finals
Denver over Phoenix in 6, Nikola Jokic WCFMVP
NBA Finals
Denver over Milwaukee in 6, Nikola Jokic FMVP
