The Oklahoman's writers make their picks for the NBA season, including who will win MVP and what team will win the NBA Championship.
Jenni Carlson, columnist
MVP: Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks
Scoring champion: Kevin Durant, Thunder
Rookie of the Year: Derrick Williams, Timberwolves
Coach of the Year: Mike D'Antoni, Knicks
Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight Howard, Magic
Sixth-man of the Year: Shane Battier, Heat
Most Improved Player: James Harden, Thunder
Thunder record: 48-18
Western Conference champ: Thunder
Eastern Conference champ: Bulls
NBA champ: Bulls
Darnell Mayberry, NBA writer
MVP: Kevin Durant, Thunder
Scoring champion: Kevin Durant, Thunder
Rookie of the Year: Kyrie Irving, Cleveland
Coach of the Year: Monty Williams, New Orleans
