NBA regular season awards. Who's your picks?  

With the end of the regular season approaches, there are some names that surfaced to win the several NBA regular season awards. Here are my picks for the different awards.

MVP - My MVP pick is LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers. James has been dominating the once again and for the second straight year, he will be the NBA's best player. Statistically, James is a beast. He is averaging 29.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.68 steals, and 1.03 blocks per game. He leads the NBA in scoring for the 2009-2010 season though Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant is a very close second. Apart from his statistics, James have led the Cavaliers into the best record in the NBA for the 2009-2010 season. Though there are still a few games left, the Cavaliers are a few games over the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers for the best record for the season. James is simply the heart and soul of the Cleveland Cavaliers and being the heart and soul of the best team for the season, he deserves a citation as the best player.

ROY - It's a close call but I'd give it to Tyreke Evans. Though playing for the lowly Sacramento Kings, Evans has been consistent all season long. I used to pick Brandon Jennings after his explosive start for the season but it's Evans consistency that places him on top the first year players. Evans is averaging 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game as the Kings starting point guard.

Stephen Curry is a very close second to me. Curry have started to assume leadership roles in Golden State and his statistics are improving month after month. So far, Curry is posting good numbers, 16.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game for the Warriors who are keeping a small number of players and playing high octane basketball. Curry's impressive showing just came in 2010 which still gives Evans the edge.

6th Man - It's Jamal Crawford of the Atlanta Hawks for me. The Hawks are making a very solid playoffs run and Crawford has been a very important instrument to it. Crawford gives the Hawks a better reputation than last season and provides instant spark of the bench, kinda reminded me of John Starks of the New York Knicks during the late 90's. Crawford is averaging 17.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 30.9 minutes per game and most of it coming off the bench. This is Crawford's first season to get past the regular season and he could do it with a bang by bringing home the 6th man award.

MIP - The Most Improved Player award is a little bit tough but of all deserving players, I'd pick Aaron Brooks of the Houston Rockets. Why Brooks over considerable candidates like Chris Kaman, Carl Landry, and Brook Lopez? Each of these players have dramatically improved but Brooks is the only player in the list that is playing for a team that is above .500 and could end the season in that note. It's uncertain whether the Rockets could still salvage their season and sneak into the playoffs but it's Brooks who assumed the leadership role for the Rockets in the absence of Yao Ming and the departure of Tracy McGrady. Brooks is averaging 19.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists for the Rockets this season from 11.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists for the 2008-09 season.

Defensive Player of the Year - It's a lock for Dwight Howard. Howard remained the cornerstone of the Orlando Magic despite the presence of Vince Carter and it's Howard's intimidating presence in the paint that makes the Magic one of the highly reputable defensive teams for the 2009-2010 season. Howard is averaging 18.6 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.74 rebounds, and 1.0 steal per game. He leads the NBA for the 2009-2010 season in rebounding and blocks. Howard is a workhorse on defense and his size coupled with a good athleticism makes him one of the feared and highly respected lane operators on defense.

Who are your picks?