MVP: KEVIN GARNETT, Celtics (left)
He is the all-around leader of the league's dominant team, which was a laughingstock last year.
Rookie of the Year: KEVIN DURANT, Sonics (right)
No one in his class comes close to matching his production, thanks to his substantial role in rebuilding Seattle.
Defensive Player of the Year: KEVIN GARNETT, Celtics
He's turned one of the league's worst defensive teams into its best.
Most Improved Player: DWIGHT HOWARD, Magic (bottom right)
The hardest jump for a player is the one from very good to great, and Howard has made it.
Sixth Man: MANU GINÓBILI, Spurs
Shame on the Western coaches for not voting him an All-Star.
Coach of the Year: DOC RIVERS, Celtics
He's persuaded three headliners to play together—under the direction of a second-year point guard.
Executive of the Year: DANNY AINGE, Celtics
His summer blockbuster set the trend for ambitious moves (see: the Lakers and the Suns).
FIRST-TEAM ALL-NBA
F KEVIN GARNETT, Celtics
F LEBRON JAMES, Cavaliers
C DWIGHT HOWARD, Magic
G KOBE BRYANT, Lakers
G STEVE NASH, Suns
FIRST-TEAM ALL-DEFENSIVE
F KEVIN GARNETT, Celtics
F BRUCE BOWEN, Spurs
C MARCUS CAMBY, Nuggets
G KOBE BRYANT, Lakers
G CHRIS PAUL, Hornets
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HEINZ KLUETMEIER (GARNETT)
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DAVID LIAM KYLE/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES (DURANT)
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JOHN BIEVER (HOWARD)
