NBA Awards Watch: The Final Ballot

Mar 24, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2014-2015 NBA season is nearly over. Who should take home the league’s major awards?

The NBA is fun.

This season has provided an endless stream of topics to keep fans and pundits engaged, and in addition to the obvious jockeying for playoff positioning, the league’s award races have been top-notch. The MVP award, with good reason, takes the great majority of the headlines, and this season’s group has delivered in a big way, from the best player on the best team to a one-man band keeping his team in the mix despite playing in the loaded Western Conference.

Beyond that, though, there is plenty to digest in award categories including Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and even the always entertaining battle for Most Improved Player status. We have visited you every Tuesday morning throughout the season with a glance at each race, and it is time to make a firm choice with some finality.

Without as the backdrop, let’s unveil the final ballot for the 2014-2015 NBA season, beginning with the race for Coach of the Year honors.

Next: Coach of the Year