> 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