Biggest surprise, disappointment, and Coach of the Year (NBA Reacts)

We requested you in regards to the largest surprises and disappointments from the season so far. Beneath are the outcomes from that survey. There was additionally a league-wide ballot that had some fascinating outcomes (outlined under).

Beginning with the most important surprises:

Kristaps has definitely match this crew completely. Not solely does he intensify what they already did nicely, he additionally provides a number of dimensions that they didn’t have beforehand. He’s the “curveball” that Mazzulla spoke at size about this offseason.

Regardless of a few current losses, the crew stays on the high of the standings at 48-14, so it isn’t a shock that there aren’t a variety of disappointments with this season (so far). As all the time, it boils down with what occurs within the playoffs.

This outcome was from the league-wide ballot and I used to be slightly shocked by how excessive Jayson Tatum was right here. A variety of analysts have talked about SGA and Doncic as being ranked forward of Tatum. As I maintain saying, if I needed to choose one, I’d fairly have him win Finals MVP.

Lastly, a really fascinating outcome right here from the league-wide survey. Mazzulla getting greater than 1⁄3 of the outcomes is important. Certain, he’s acquired a stacked roster, however he’s gotten them to purchase in and fulfill their potential (so far). Typically occasions this goes to a crew that over-achieves in comparison with preseason expectations. Maybe folks weren’t precisely bought on Boston’s possibilities earlier than the season. Regardless, will probably be fascinating to see how the precise awards go.

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