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Staff Roundtable: 2020-21 NBA Season Predictions

By Dylan Jackson

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with his MVP trophy and Finals trophy after winning the 2020 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with his MVP trophy and Finals trophy after winning the 2020 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 29: P.J. Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets gets ready to head butt Dennis Schroder #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 29: P.J. Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets gets ready to head butt Dennis Schroder #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Sixth Man of the Year

DJ: Spencer Dinwiddie, Brooklyn Nets

The Nets have a tremendous amount of depth on their roster this coming season. Dinwiddie is, by far, the best player coming off of Brooklyn’s bench, though. If he can average 15/5/5 on a top-3 seed in the Eastern Conference, he could lock this award up.

JT: Dennis Schroder, Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers are going to be a powerhouse this season and their bench is the deepest in the league with last year’s 6th Man of the Year also coming off the bench.

MO: Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz

This Utah Jazz team is pretty devoid of scoring on its bench. This award often comes down to what bench player scores the most points. Jordan Clarkson is oftentimes going to have to completely carry this second unit.

PF: Tyler Herro, Miami Heat

Second-year Heat guard Tyler Herro is coming off of a fantastic rookie season, playing a huge role in getting Miami to the NBA Finals. Now in his sequel season, Herro is poised to become the new Devin Booker, the guy everyone thought would be a role player who shoots well coming out of college who transforms into a legitimate star who gets buckets. Herro doesn’t shy away from big moments, and as the sixth man off the bench will be able to win some games for the Heat while piling on the stats. Herro could also be a candidate for most improved, but that award is generally reserved for players beyond their second season. Herro is a future All-Star and fan favorite in the making, and his second season will cement his trajectory to stardom.

PL: Dennis Schroder, Los Angeles Lakers

Many fans felt like Schröder deserved 6th man of the year last season and if the Lakers have come off the bench this season, he will win 6th man with the Lakers. Schröder was a big part of the Thunder’s success last year and he averaged 18.9 points per game. It wouldn’t surprise me if he continues to have success and win 6th man.

Final count: Dennis Schroder 2, Spencer Dinwiddie 1, Jordan Clarkson 1, Tyler Herro 1

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