NBA Awards
Well, tonight is the night that we have all been waiting, for the NBA Awards where the MVP will be crowned. After months of speculation of who would win all the awards, tonight is the night when all of these player’s hard will pay off into hardware.
** Evan Turner traded to the Hawks for Kent Bazemore
Rookie of the Year: Finalists: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns
Winner: Luka Doncic
Luka had the most complete season, with 20+points, 5+ rebounds and assists. It was a fight until the end between him and Trae Young, but I think they got this one right.
Most Improved Player of the Year: Finalists: De’aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings, Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors, D’Angelo Russell, Brooklyn Nets
Winner: Pascal Siakam
Very easy, big part of that championship run with the Raptors
Sportsmanship and Teammate Award: Mike Conley: Grizzlies
Most Hustle: Marcus Smart: Celtics
6th Man of the Year: Finalists: Lou Williams, Los Angeles Clippers, Domantos Sabonis, Indiana Pacers, Montrezl Harrell, Los Angeles Clippers
Winner: Lou Williams
When it’s a tough decision for 6th man and Williams is a finalist, they just give it to the man, 2nd time in a row winning the award.
House of Highlights Moment of the Year: Derrick Rose 50 point game
NBA Cares Community Assist Award: Bradley Beal, Wizards
Sager Strong Award: Robin Roberts
Coach of the Year: Finalists: Doc Rivers: Clippers, Mike Budenholzer: Bucks, Mike Malone: Nuggets
Winner: Mike Budenholzer: Bucks
60 wins, Giannis, easy COY for Budenholzer. 2nd time winning the award, other time with Atlanta Hawks
Executive of the Year: Jon Horst, Bucks
Defensive Player of the Year: Finalists: Rudy Gobert: Jazz, Paul George: Thunder, Giannis Antetokoumpo: Bucks
Winner: Rudy Gobert
Guy is tall and gets blocks, all you really have to do
Lifetime Acheivement Award: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird
Greatest rivals ever!
NBA MVP: Paul George: Thunder, James Harden: Rockets, Giannis Antetokoumpo: Bucks
Winner: Giannis Antetokoumpo
Deserving, best offensive and defensive player on the Bucks, great year overall
I hope you enjoyed the NBA Awards, please comment if you agree with all the selections. Enjoy the rest of the NBA off season!
