With the NBA season just days away, it is a great time to look at the rest of the individual NBA awards left up for grabs. While the likes of the Sixth Man of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards are typically won by one type of player, there is always room for a surprise. Check out my favorite selections for these awards below.
Rookie of the Year – Paolo Banchero (+200)
The number one pick in this year's draft is the favorite to claim the Rookie of the Year crown and rightfully so. He will be coming into a young Orlando Magic that was 29th in the league in the league in scoring last season. They are in need of a scoring punch and Banchero's polished offensive game should be able to provide it. He is the future of the franchise which should ensure no shortage of minutes and field goal attempts. Do not be surprised to see him averaged upwards of 18 points and 10 rebounds per night. That is something that would put him in great standing in this race.
Other key contenders are Jaden Ivey (+460), Keegan Murray (+460) and Jabari Smith (+600). While Murray was able to win the NBA Summer League MVP trophy, he will find himself in a Sacramento Kings offense that will be dominated by Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox. On the other hand Ivey and Smith will go into teams dominated by young, star guards in Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green. Banchero fills the biggest need on his team of all leading rookies.
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