I'm finally moving on from Luka, who won't even be eligible for these awards, with how much time he's missed. While I'm at it, I'll also move off of Ant, who just isn't looking like the guy we expected to see this season. Tatum is an easy enough All NBA replacement, but I have not idea who's going to get the final spot, so I picked Wemby, who I at least think the media will be eager to vote for.
I made sure to record @grayruby's switch from the Pacers to the Magic. Boy, that is not aging well.
Remember, older correct predictions are worth more than younger ones, so don't wait too long to get off your bad predictions.
Here's the current state of the competition with your max possible score next to your nym:
| Contestant | MVP | Champ | All NBA | ||||
| @Undisciplined 48 | SGA | OKC | Jokic | Giannis | Wemby | Tatum | SGA |
| @grayruby 65 | Giannis | Magic | Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Mitchell | Brunson |
| @gnilma 62 | SGA | OKC | Jokic | Giannis | Tatum | Luka | SGA |
| @BitcoinAbhi 70 | Luka | Denver | Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant | SGA |
| @Bell_curve 70 | Luka | Celtics | Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant | SGA |
| @0xbitcoiner 70 | Jokic | Pacers | Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant | Brunson |
| @Coinsreporter 49 | Giannis | Pacers | Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant | Brunson |
| @TheMorningStar 49 | Luka | Celtics | Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant | SGA |
| @onthedeklein 49 | Luka | T-Wolves | Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Wemby | SGA |
| @Carresan 49 | Luka | Mavs | Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Wemby | SGA |
| @BTC_Bellzer 49 | Luka | Celtics | Embiid | Giannis | Luka | Tatum | SGA |
| @realBitcoinDog 49 | Luka | Lakers | Jokic | Giannis | Luka | Ant | SGA |
| @SimpleStacker 42 | SGA | Celtics | Jokic | Tatum | Luka | Brunson | SGA |
| @BlokchainB 42 | SGA | Knicks | AD | Giannis | Ant | Brunson | SGA |
Prize
At least 5k (I'll keep adding zaps to the pot).
If you want to join this contest, just leave your predictions for MVP, Champion, and All-NBA 1st team in the comments. See the June post for more details.
I will change Luka to SGA. I will begrudgingly stick with the Magic for now.
Noted
You know, the Cavs are just sitting there waiting for someone to believe in them, as are your Rockets.
I know. I am likely going to make one final switch but I want to see what happens at the trade deadline.
Funny how Wemby starts to kick ass right after I took him off my All NBA list. Now I will look silly if I put Wemby back on my All NBA list again. But Luka needs to go, and I don't know who to replace him with. Maybe Donavan Mitchell? But damn, Wemby is playing lights out. Did you guys sew what he did in Paris?
Hmmm.... I'll need to think about this...
And for those who missed it, Wemby did this in Paris.
view on youtu.beI was looking at Mitchell, but it's really not clear who deserves the most credit on the Cavs. They could easily have three All NBA guys, but no first teamers.
I agree their success is because of the Mitchell, Garland, Mobley trio firing on all cylinders. I'll try to get my pick in before the end of January to get that extra point. Leaning on Wemby now, even though it makes me look silly...
I just realize if I replace Luka with Wemby, my list will be exactly the same as yours haha.
Can I make changes?
Yes, any time you want.
Can I replace Embiid and Luka with Jokic and Brunson and then SGA for MVP
Got it
Thanks
Why am I towards the bottom?!
It's just chronological. Although, that's about where you'd be on merit, too.
Would that make me feel better?
No
change MVP to SGA (no Luka)
Noted
Please remove Luka from All NBA and change to KAT. Thank you!
Got it
Hmmm... I'm seeing reports online saying Luka could return in 3 weeks. I'm going to hold off for now and wait a bit to see how things unfold.