The Los Angeles Lakers took home the Larry O’Brien Trophy as NBA champions this past October at the Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida. Last season was unlike any other with the season being cut short midway through March and then resuming July 31. This year, with the season starting a little bit later than usual because of the pushback from last season, teams will play a 72-game regular season as opposed to the regular 82. The season will go from December to June while having games on the teams’ home courts rather than at a neutral site again.
2020-2021 NBA Awards Predictions
MVP: Luka Doncic, PG, Dallas Mavericks
Rookie of the Year: Anthony Edwards, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves
Most Improved Player: Talen Horton-Tucker, SF, Los Angeles Lakers
After an amazing preseason the Lakers look like they found a hidden gem in the 2019 second-round pick from Iowa St.
Sixth Man of the Year: Lou Williams, SG, Los Angeles Clippers
Defensive Player of the Year: Anthony Davis, PF, Los Angeles Lakers
Coach of the Year: Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics
Western Conference Standings Predictions
- Lakers
- Clippers
- Nuggets
- Mavericks
- Jazz
- Trail Blazers
- Warriors
- Suns
- Rockets
- Pelicans
- Grizzlies
- Timberwolves
- Spurs
- Kings
- Thunder
Eastern Conference Standings Predictions
- Nets
- Bucks
- Celtics
- Raptors
- 76ers
- Heat
- Hawks
- Wizards
- Magic
- Bulls
- Pacers
- Pistons
- Cavs
- Hornets
- Knicks
Prep senior Mac Dietrick is among the many NBA fans at Prep.
“I’m excited for the NBA season because there is going to be a lot of great teams and great players this year,” he said. “The regular season will be great, but I think the playoffs will be even better.”
There is excitement around the league through the media but also through the fans. The 2020-2021 NBA season is going to be a fun one!
