It’s about that time, the 2012-2013 NBA season is almost here! It seems like yesterday LeBron James and the Miami Heat were being crowned NBA Champions. Who will take the cake this season? Here are my predictions for the 2012-2013 NBA season.

Eastern Conference Finals

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics

Western Conference Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Finals
Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Champions
Oklahoma City Thunder

Awards

MVP
1. Kevin Durant

2. LeBron James
3. Rajon Rondo

Defensive Player of the Year
1. Serge Ibaka

2. Dwight Howard
3. Tyson Chandler

Sixth Man of the Year
1. James Harden

2. Jeff Green
3. Ray Allen

Most Improved Player
1. Ty Lawson

2. DeMarcus Cousins
3. Jrue Holiday

Rookie of the Year
1. Anthony Davis

2. Damian Lillard
3. Bradley Beal

Coach of the Year
1. George Karl

2. Doc Rivers
3. Frank Vogel

All-NBA First Team
C- Dwight Howard
F- Kevin Durant
F- LeBron James
G- Kobe Bryant
G- Rajon Rondo

NBA All-Defensive First Team
C- Dwight Howard
F- Serge Ibaka
F- LeBron James
G- Tony Allen
G- Chris Paul

NBA All-Rookie First Team
-Anthony Davis
-Damian Lillard
-Bradley Beal
-Harrison Barnes
-Jared Sullinger