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The article discusses the top five candidates for the 2025 NBA Finals MVP, highlighting players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton, and analyzing their playoff performances and chances to win the prestigious award.
ESPN writer Bill Barnwell provides his midseason awards picks for the NFL, including Coach of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Valuable Player. His top three candidates for Coach of the Year are Nick Sirianni of the Eagles, Dan Campbell of the Lions, and Mike Tomlin of the Steelers. For Offensive Rookie of the Year, he selects C.J. Stroud of the Texans, followed by Puka Nacua of the Rams and Bijan Robinson of the Falcons. The top three candidates for Defensive Rookie of the Year are Devon Witherspoon of the Seahawks, Jalen Carter of the Eagles, and Byron Young of the Rams. Finally, his top three contenders for Defensive Player of the Year are T.J. Watt of the Steelers, Maxx Crosby of the Raiders, and an unnamed player.
ESPN writer Bill Barnwell shares his quarter-season awards picks for the NFL, including Coach of the Year. He highlights DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans as a deserving candidate, as he has led the team to a 2-2 record and improved their defense. Despite missing key starters in the secondary, the Texans have shown promise and potential for improvement as the season progresses.
The author shares their ballot for the All-NBA, All-Defense, and All-Rookie teams, as well as MVP candidates. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, and Jayson Tatum are among the players on the All-NBA First Team, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Stephen Curry round out the guard positions. Jaren Jackson Jr., Evan Mobley, and Jrue Holiday are among the players on the All-Defensive First Team. Paolo Banchero, Jalen Williams, and Keegan Murray are on the All-Rookie First Team, while Jalen Duren and Jabari Smith Jr. are on the All-Rookie Second Team.