Most Valuable Player: Marion he played great and did it without an elite PG. Most Improved Player: JJ averaged 16 4 4 nuff said. Best Sixth Man: Casey Jacobson played great D and shot the 3 ball to perfection. Best Defensive Player: Joe Johnson/Marion JJ is a better perimeter defender but Marion can do it on D. ranked 2 in steals. Rookie of the Year:Barbosa played major minutes at PG and overcame a language barier. He will only get better with his game and english. Play of the Year: Amare's dunks Game of the Year: When we came back against Boston and killing Dallas at home.