Updated: Oct 28, 2008, 3:10 PM

Vote: Who will take home the NBA hardware?



Is LeBron James the MVP favorite?
The NBA season is ready to tip off and we want to know which players will leave the biggest marks on the 2008-09 season.

Below, we have listed the top candidates for some of the NBA's most prestigious awards, and now it's up to SportsNation to pick its preseason favorites!

How likely is it that Kobe Bryant will repeat as MVP? Is Greg Oden a lock for the NBA Rookie of the Year award? And just who will dominate the league on the defensive end of the floor this season?

Vote now, then see what the early returns say about who will be taking home the hardware at the end of the year.

More: Over/Under East | Over/Under West | Team Predictions

  • 1) Who is the favorite to win the MVP award?
  • 2) Who is the favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award?
  • 3) Who is the favorite to win the Coach of the Year award?
  • 4) Who is the favorite to win the Defensive Player of the Year award?
  • 5) Who is the favorite to win the Most Improved Player award?

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