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On the eve of the 76ers' season opener, here's my best attempt to handicap the NBA's major awards ... and a handful of predictions for the Sixers.

Keep in mind I'm having a little fun here, going out on a limb with a few of these. Let me know what you think in the comments:

Most Valuable Player: LeBron James, Miami

Rookie of the Year: Trey Burke, Utah

Defensive Player of the Year: LeBron James, Miami

Most Improved Player: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio

Sixth Man of the Year: Jarrett Jack, Cleveland

Coach of the Year: Doc Rivers, LA Clippers

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Eastern Conference Finals: Miami over Indiana, 4-2

Western Conference Finals: LA Clippers over San Antonio, 4-3

NBA Finals: Miami over LA Clippers, 4-0

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Sixers' scoring leader: Evan Turner

Sixers' assists leader: Michael Carter-Williams

Sixers' rebounding leader: Thaddeus Young

Games played by Sixers rookie Nerlens Noel (pictured): 0
Sixers' regular-season record:14-68
Sixers' draft position in 2014 NBA draft: No. 2