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It’s not what I think should happen, but it is what I knew would happen: Kevin Durant, the former Texas phenom, has won the Rookie of the Year award. Durant beat out Al Horford to take the trophy.

Durant averaged 20.3 points per game in 2007-08 — the highest scoring average for a rookie since Carmelo Anthony averaged 21 points per game and LeBron James averaged 20.9 ppg in 2003-04. Only three of the past 10 rookies of the year — Durant, James and Elton Brand — have averaged at least 20 points in their first season.

I liked Horford over Durant for a few reasons: 1.) He helped get his team to the playoffs 2.) He’s now taking Boston to its limits int eh playoffs 3.) He was a better team player and 4.) I’m a Hawks fan, and I’m biased as hell.