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Roy Hibbert says he’s targeting Defensive Player of the Year, predicts Paul George as MVP

Miami Heat v Indiana Pacers - Game Six

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 01: Roy Hibbert #55 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after a play against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on June 1, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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We didn’t formally reach out to Roy Hibbert to get his predictions for the 2013-14 season, but thanks to the availability of social media he was able to turn in his picks.

After the Pacers pulled away in the fourth to beat the Bulls on Wednesday and improv to a perfect 5-0 on the season, Hibbert let it be known that he’s after one regular season award, and believes one of his teammates is in line for another.

DPoY. Goodnight!

— Roy Hibbert (@Hoya2aPacer) November 7, 2013

People act like I can’t have individual goals. I didn’t talk about it in the past. Well now I am. I WANT DPoY. That’s gonna help my team win

— Roy Hibbert (@Hoya2aPacer) November 7, 2013

Best believe @Paul_George24 getting that #MVP trophy this year. No one playing like him.

— Roy Hibbert (@Hoya2aPacer) November 7, 2013

Hibbert was obviously feeling pretty good about himself after grabbing 10 rebounds and blocking five shots against Chicago, while helping to hold Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah to just 10 points combined on 3-of-12 shooting.