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The annual Bizarro Awards
Every year NBA writers get together and honor the best in the league. For the most part, the process is pretty transparent. We honor pet projects. Praise those who exceeded our expectations or pat the folks on the back who made us look smart back in October.
Every year, with few exceptions, we come to near-unanimous agreement on everything, which means, by now, I''d have to poke at you with a stick every few minutes to keep you awake.
Instead of waxing poetically on each one. I''m just going to get it over with. Here''s how my ballot would look for this year''s postseason awards.
MVP: Kevin Garnett, Timberwolves
Runner-up: Peja Stojakovic, Kings
Commentary: Best record in the conference? The Wolves. Best player in the conference? Garnett. This isn''t rocket science.
Rookie of the Year: Carmelo Anthony, Nuggets
Runner-up: LeBron James, Cavs
Commentary: James led on my ballot until the last week of the season. But as the Cavs petered out down the stretch, the young Anthony took the Nuggets on his back (much like he did Syracuse) and led them to the playoffs. He averaged 25 ppg on 44 percent shooting since the playoffs -- 26.5 ppg and 7.5 rpg in April. James'' numbers were good (21.8 ppg on 43 percent shooting) but didn''t have the same net effect as Carmelo''s.
Sixth man: Manu Ginobili, Spurs
Runner-up: Antawn Jamison
Commentary: Tough call. Both guys gave up starting gigs to help their team''s second unit. The Spurs started rolling when Ginobili agreed to the move. The Mavs never really got rolling all year. That gives the edge to Manu.
Most Improved: Andrei Kirilenko, Jazz
Runner-up: Michael Redd, Bucks
Commentary: The Jazz won 43 games this year -- many without Matt Harpring. If it wasn''t for Kirilenko''s development, the Jazz would''ve been the worst team in the league. With him, they almost made the playoffs. That should do it.