Imagine my surprise when I looked at the different odds for awards this upcoming season, and saw Mitch Johnson's name tied for third with Ime Udoka from the Houston Rockets, and David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets. That's shocking for a guy who so many believe isn't equipped for the job. The criticisms of Johnson were loud when his newly minted position was announced, but these odds tell an interesting story.
Top 5 Coach of the Year candidates according to FanDuel
Jamahl Mosley (Magic)
+460
Quin Snyder (Hawks)
+600
Ime Udoka (Rockets)
+1000
David Adelman (Nuggets)
+1000
Mitch Johnson (Spurs)
+1000
Victor Wembanyama has the fifth-best odds to win MVP.