NBA Postseason Review

[Kirobaito]

Yeah, I know the West isn't decided yet, but I'll make this thread before I go to bed.

I know the Mavs aren't going anywhere in the Playoffs. But ain't Marquis Daniels one awesome son of a gun? If the NBA fans here have seen him, admit it: this guy could be better than LeBron James. He went undrafted out of Auburn this year, and signed a 1-year free agent deal with the Mavericks. He didn't play for most of the year, but over the past 20 games or so, starting with an injury to Steve Nash, he has done incredibly. In his first career start at Point Guard, he had 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. Since entering the starting lineup 11 games ago, he's averaged 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. He's averaged 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists over the past 4 games. This guy could be wonderful. You ask why he wasn't drafted? Don Nelson suggests it's because the way he looks - he looks lazy all the time, almost like he doesn't care about playing. But he cares. That's just the way he looks. He's also humble. Watch out for him in the playoffs, and in the free agent market next year. Alright, enough with the Marquis lovin'.

Bold means they win.

WEST
#1 Minnesota vs. #8 Denver
#2 LA Lakers vs. #7 Houston
#3 San Antonio vs. #6 Memphis
#4 Sacramento vs. #5 Dallas

EAST
#1 Indiana vs. #8 Boston
#2 New Jersey vs. #7 New York
#3 Detroit vs. #6 Bucks
#4 Miami vs. #5 Hornets

I'll do the later rounds after this round is over.

League MVP - Kevin Garnett
Defensive MVP - Ben Wallace
Sixth Man of the Year - Antawn Jamison
Most Improved Player - Carlos Boozer
Rookie of the Year - LeBron James
Coach of the Year - Rick Carlisle

I think that's all the individual awards.

1st Team:
F Kevin Garnett
F Tim Duncan
C Shaquille O'Neal
G Ray Allen
G Steve Nash

2nd Team:
F Jermaine O'Neal
F Peja Stojakovic
C Yao Ming
G Tracy McGrady
G Stephon Marbury

3rd Team:
F Dirk Nowitzki
F LeBron James
C Ben Wallace
G Michael Redd
G Jason Kidd

Nash for first team? You may be wondering why. Marbury's been great this year, but Nash's play lately has propelled him. Screw stats, he's a better point guard. And Kidd has missed too many games.
Honorable Mentions: Baron Davis, Paul Pierce, Carmelo Anthony, Corey Maggette

All Rookie 1st Team (regardless of position, mind you)
LeBron James
Carmelo Anthony
Dwyane Wade
Kirk Hinrich
Chris Bosh

All Rookie 2nd Team
Marquis Daniels
Jarvis Hayes
Udonis Haslem
Leandro Barbosa
T.J. Ford (without injury)

Players I excluded due to missing games: Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson