OFFICIAL 2022-23 NBA SEASON AWARD PREDICTIONS!!

THE NBA IS FINALLY BACK! The season tips off today, so I’ve decided to have a crack at making some 2022-23 SEASON PREDICTIONS! From MVP Candidates Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, to defensive beasts like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid, alongside rookies like Paolo Banchero and Jaden Ivey...guessing these awards proved pretty darn difficult! Today on Protecting the Paint listen as I discuss my predictions for: MVP Rookie of the Year 6th Man of the Year Defensive Player of the Year Most Improved Players Coach of the Year And the 2022-23 NBA Champs! Hi, I’m Jay Lewis and this is Protecting the Paint! CHAPTERS: 00:00 MVP 04:56 ROTY 07:12 6MOY 11:11 DPOY 14:40 MIP 17:12 COTY 19:23 NBA Champs