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Milwaukee Bucks: Predicting NBA Awards

By Brian Sampson

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a slam dunk against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bucks 114-105. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a slam dunk against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bucks 114-105. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 04: Giannis Anteto kounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 04: Giannis Anteto kounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

The Milwaukee Bucks have several players who have their name on the short list of candidates for NBA awards. Let’s make some predictions!

The Milwaukee Bucks are fortunate enough to have several players up for awards this season. It’s a lot different than in year’s past when Milwaukee was hardly recognized come awards season. However, that’s the life of being the best team in the NBA and the biggest surprise team.

There are members of the Bucks who are in the running for Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player-arguably the three biggest awards. It’s unlikely they get a clean sweep, but it would be cool to see them bring home two of those awards.

Only select media are allowed to vote for the awards. And, although the voting takes place immediately following the regular season, the NBA doesn’t announce the winner until following the playoffs. In order to get a preview of who might win each award, here are my predictions:

DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 26: Luka Do ncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings in the second half at American Airlines Center on March 26, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 26: Luka Do ncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings in the second half at American Airlines Center on March 26, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Rookie of the Year

This is as good as race as any with two very deserving players in Luka Doncic and Trae Young. Both youngsters have had terrific seasons for their teams and are each deserving in their own way. But the truth is it’s been Doncic’s to lose all year long.

Despite Young going bonkers following the All-Star break, Doncic has been the better player all season. He’s averaging 21.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game this season. That’s impressive for anyone, nonetheless a 20-year-old.

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