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2021-22 NBA awards and Finals predictions: Will any Pistons win awards?

By Aaron Kellerstrass

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 13: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons brings the ball up the court against the New York Knicks during the 2021 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on August 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pistons defeated the Knicks 93-87. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 13: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons brings the ball up the court against the New York Knicks during the 2021 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on August 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pistons defeated the Knicks 93-87. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Coach of the Year prediction: Nate McMillian-Hawks

I thought McMillian probably should have won this award last season, as the Atlanta Hawks overachieved and really took off after he was named interim head coach in March.

The Hawks will be running it back with the same team and I predict they will finish 3rd in the Eastern Conference this season, which will be enough to win McMillan the award.

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In addition to bringing back and extending their own guys, Atlanta added former Detroit Pistons’ point guard Delon Wright, who will add some nice depth to their bench.

The Hawks are really building something special and it’s something I hope the Detroit Pistons can emulate this season.

6th Man of the Year: Jordan Clarkson-Utah Jazz, but some Detroit Pistons will be in the mix

I am going to be boring and say that Jordan Clarkson will win back-to-back 6th Man of the Year awards. This is mostly because Utah is going to be good again, will likely have one of the strongest benches in the NBA, and Clarkson is very comfortable in his role.

However, I do think a couple of Detroit Pistons could be in the running for this award if the Pistons have some team success.

Frank Jackson could be the Pistons’ Clarkson this season and if he averages 15+ off the bench, he’ll get some attention.

Same with Josh Jackson, who looks primed for a breakout season where he fills the stat sheet, shoots a higher percentage and cuts down the turnovers.

Ultimately I don’t think the Pistons will win enough games for either to take home the award, but hopefully they will at least be in the mix.

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