NBA preview: Ranking the 'best' in the Eastern Conference
LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game 5 of the 2015 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 14, 2015 in Oakland. Credit: Getty Images / Ezra Shaw
Newsday's Al Iannazzone picks the 'best' of the Eastern Conference in 2015.
BEST PLAYER
1. LeBron James, Cavaliers
2. John Wall, Wizards
3. Carmelo Anthony, Knicks
4. Paul George, Pacers
5. Kyrie Irving, Cavaliers
BEST SHOOTER
1. Kyle Korver, Hawks
2. Kyrie Irving, Cavaliers
3. Bradley Beal, Wizards
4. Kevin Love, Cavaliers
5. Jose Calderon, Knicks
BEST REBOUNDER
1. Andre Drummond, Pistons
2. Kevin Love, Cavaliers
3. Nikola Vucevic, Magic
4. Joakim Noah, Bulls
5. Pau Gasol, Bulls
BEST DEFENDER
1. Joakim Noah, Bulls
2. Jimmy Butler, Bulls
3. LeBron James, Cavaliers
4. Paul George, Pacers
5. John Wall, Wizards
BEST PLAYMAKER
1. LeBron James, Cavaliers
2. John Wall, Wizards
3. Dwyane Wade, Heat
4. Derrick Rose, Bulls
5. Kyle Lowry, Raptors
BEST PLAYER OFF THE BENCH
1. Joakim Noah, Bulls
2. Taj Gibson, Bulls
3. Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers
4. Isaiah Thomas, Celtics
5. Dennis Schroder, Hawks
BEST COACH
1. Mike Budenholzer, Hawks
2. Erik Spoelstra, Heat
3. Frank Vogel, Pacers
4. Stan Van Gundy, Magic
5. Jason Kidd, Bucks
(tie) Brad Stevens, Celtics
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