Chicago Bulls guard, Derrick Rose, is the youngest Most Valuable Player award-winner in the history of the NBA! In only his 3rd season, the Chicago-born point guard averaged 25 points, 7.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds.

 

 

Check out the teary-eyed Rose during his acceptance speech!

Gotta love a man that respects his mama! Nice Job D. Rose! You deserve it!

 

 

Other NBA award winners this season include:

 

Most Improved Player :   Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves)

 

 

Sixth Man of the Year : Lamar Odom (Los Angeles Lakers)

 

 

Defensive Player of the Year : Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic)

 

 

Coach of the Year : Tom Thibodeau (Chicago Bulls)

 

 

According to sources, Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers, will be named Rookie of the Year today!