2008, March 16: Rose Report - Volume #9

2007-08 AWARD WINNERS: MVP - Lebron James. Most Improved - Rajon Rondo. Sixth Man - Manu Ginobili. Coach of the Year - Doc Rivers. Defensive Player of the Year - Kevin Garnett. RANKINGS: #1 - Houston: 22 game winning streak is the second best of all time. #2 - Boston: Rondo is the NBA's most improved player. #3 - Detroit: Hayes, Stuckey and Maxiell lead the bench. #4 - LA Lakers: Will need Gasol and Bynum healthy to contend. #5 - New Orleans: Peja is still one of the top shooters in the league. #6 - San Antonio: Defense and rebounding keeps this team in the mix. #7 - Phoenix: Will need Diaw to attack the basket on offense. #8 - Dallas: Avery Johnson will make sure this team will finish strong. #9 - Utah: Sloan is the longest tenured coach with one team in the NBA. #10 - Golden State: Ellis is one of the best percentage scorers in the game. #11 - Orlando: Will need to develop bench production for a strong playoff run. #12 - Denver: 9th place in the West. #13 - Cleveland: Has the most frontcourt depth in the league. #14 - Toronto: Calderon leads the league in assist/turnover ratio. #15 - Philadelphia: Has a good shot to make the East playoffs.