NBA Awards Watch: Stephen Curry Holds the Crown

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Who leads each of the NBA awards for 2014-15?

Christmas time is here, and that means the NBA is beginning to take center stage on the sporting landscape. The league will be on full display for the duration of Thursday’s holiday, but even before the first tip-off on December 25, there is plenty to discuss. Story lines are aplenty right now, but in this space, we will be taking a quick snapshot at a few players and coaches that stand out above the rest.

With that on the table, we will be visiting you each week to fill out a mock “ballot” in each of the six major award categories, and while things are quite fluid, this should present a snapshot of where the league is over that seven-day period. There will almost always be upheaval from week to week, especially this early in the year, and that should bring endless entertainment.

Let’s take a look at the choices, beginning with the Coach of the Year choices at this early stage.

Next: Coach of the Year