Year-end NBA awards are not doled out by conference, but that's all about to change.
Hypothetically, of course.
Rather than choosing one winner for every major honor, we're going to select two—the most deserving candidate from each of the Eastern and Western Conferences. After all, why turn down the opportunity to recognize more than one individual in every category for a standout season?
Coach of the Year
Eastern Conference: Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics
What Brad Stevens has done as head coach of the Boston Celtics is nothing short of spectacular.
Team president Danny Ainge has hoarded picks and prospects in hopes of trading for a superstar, but Boston still doesn't have that superstar. Stevens has guided the Celtics to the Eastern Conference's third-best record anyway.
His positionless lineups are innovative and effective, and he uses rangy wings to perfection. Avery Bradley is having a career offensive season, Jae Crowder should have been an All-Star, and Evan Turner loo ...
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Article written by Dan Favale