Post by nick24 on Nov 4, 2010 13:16:06 GMT -5
After every single regular season, players are given some hardware for their play. There are always surprises, as FBB has it's mysterious ways. This article is meant to highlight the winners for the individual awards, All-League 1st Team, All-League Defensive Team, and All-Rookie 1st Team.
MVP:
SG Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers
Avgs: 26.9 6.6 9.7 2.4 0.5 2.3 .486 .875 .392
This is a much deserved award for the best player in the league. I was surprised he didn't win it the past few seasons. He is almost a walking triple double, having the ability to do it all. What's really scary is he's only 24 years old. Therefore, even if the Lakers do rebuild or retool, whatever you want to call it, they will still have a franchise cornerstone. Now, let's see if he can finally lead the Lakers to the promised land.
DPOTY:
C Greg Ostertag, Dallas Mavericks
Avgs: 15.8 10.0 1.8 1.0 3.4 1.6 .438 .625 .000
A lot of people don't understand why or how good this guy is. However, they are missing one key thing: Putting his team first. He has always had character issues, getting into spats with team managements. However, he has kept that in check over the past few seasons, enjoying this accolade and multiple AS games. He is mainly known for his defense and the Mavs GM knew this. Having acquired more of an offensive force at PF in Rasheed Wallace, Ostertag was the perfect compliment. The Mavs will need his defense in the Playoffs if they expect to go deep.
6MOTY:
C Brian Grant, Minnesota Timberwolves
Avgs: 11.0 8.1 1.2 0.7 1.0 1.5 .426 .685 .000
Grant has always been known as a hard-nosed player, the type any team needs. He could easily be a starter on some teams in the league, so it's a luxury to have him come off the bench for the TWolves. He can score some, but it's his post defense and rebounding that really count.
ROTY:
PG Marko Jaric, LA Clippers
Avgs: 17.3 4.9 9.6 2.0 0.1 2.2 .457 .737 .350
There is some controversy with this pick here. I feel like Jaric is well deserved winner here. He enjoyed a fine first season with the Clippers and will only get better with time. He made the players around him play better and improve. The Clips just missed the playoffs by 1 game, but I think that should change next season as Jaric should get better.
All-League 1st Team:
C: Tim Duncan, Indiana Pacers
Avgs: 19.8 12.5 2.5 1.1 3.1 2.0 .476 .734 .000
Timmay enjoyed another great season with the Pacers, his 2nd to be exact. His scoring has been down the past few seasons, but his rebounding and defense is always there. Therefore, his scoring could definitely get better. I think Shaq was the better pick here, but did not qualify because lack of games due to injury (Shaq didn't qualify for any award). Duncan has always been an unselfish guy, so there's no doubt in my mind he wants nothing but a championship than these awards.
PF: Antonio McDyess, Denver Nuggets
Avgs: 25.0 11.1 1.5 1.0 1.8 1.9 .460 .729 .000
McDyess really became a force this season, having the best season statiscally of his 5 year career. He has always been a good rebounder, being in the top 10 year-in, year-out. McDyess was asked to score more this season because Brandon was hurt for a chunk of the season and Billups played some more PG than usual. The Nuggets have yet to go far in the playoffs, but as long as McDyess puts up big numbers, they will have a good chance to go deep.
SF: Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors
Avgs: 27.6 7.3 3.9 1.8 1.0 3.1 .475 .782 .349
VC shocked everyone this offseason and bolted TOR for the upstart Houston Rockets. Stat wise, he also had his best season of his 5 year career. Everyone knows that he's an athletic freak. However, Carter has been focusing on improving his outside game. It stills needs improvement, but the Rockets have an advantage in their rebuilding with the best SF in the league.
SG: Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers
Avgs: 26.9 6.6 9.7 2.4 0.5 2.3 .486 .875 .392
Enough can never be said about him. He wins all the individual awards, but what about a championship? Can he do it without Shaq?
PG: Jason Kidd, Vancouver Grizzlies
Avgs: 26.2 6.2 10.7 2.4 0.2 2.4 .468 .805 .394
Kidd has been the best PG in the league for a while now. He probably came in 2nd to Kobe in the MVP vote. No one ever expected Kidd to be such a dominant scorer, but that's what he has been. He leads the Grizz in scoring, on a team with Shaq. That's pretty filthy if you ask me. He already has one ring and is looking for another one.
All-Defensive 1st Team:
C: Greg Ostertag, Dallas Mavericks
Avgs: 15.8 10.0 1.8 1.0 3.4 1.6 .438 .625 .000
Ostertag is here because of his shot blocking. He led the league for most of the season in BPG. Is there another feared shotblocker in the league like Ostertag? I think not.
PF: Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Avgs: 20.2 10.0 2.2 1.1 2.4 1.7 .450 .775 .303
He has the nickname "The Big Ticket" for a few reasons. He can fill the stat sheet each game and he has the ability to play almost every position. Why wouldn't you want to see this guy play? His length causes a big problem in the post and on the perimeter. He avg. 2.4 bpg and a 1.1 spg, pretty much achoring that stifling TWolve defense. That defense will need to show up in the playoffs for sure.
SF: Tracy McGrady, San Antonio Spurs
Avgs: 25.2 7.5 3.4 2.0 0.9 2.4 .453 .783 .422
You could make a strong case that TMac is the best SF in the league. However, he is the best defender at SF, with AK-47 a close 2nd. Sure, he has a 2 spg avg, but almost getting a bpg is nice too. He has very good quickness and length on the perimeter, giving him the ability to lock up and perimeter player in the league. He was on the trade block for most of the season, but it was good that the Spurs GM didn't trade him because he's just that good.
SG: Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers
Avgs: 26.9 6.6 9.7 2.4 0.5 2.3 .486 .875 .392
Come on, this guy again? I wasn't lying he can do it all. That 2.4 spg jumps out, but I really like his strength when it comes to defense. The guy is literally a gnat on people.
PG: Gary Payton, Washington Wizards
Avgs: 26.9 6.6 9.7 2.4 0.5 2.3 .486 .875 .392
Payton was given the nickname "The Glove" seasons ago for a reason...he just might be the best on-ball defender in the league. Don't believe me? He led the league in spg AGAIN, avg. a new league record 3.2 spg. He holds the single game record of 12. This is a guy that's 34 years old. I guess it's true, age is nothing but a number.
All-Rookie 1st Team:
C: Yao Ming, Utah Jazz
Avgs: 20.8 9.8 2.1 0.6 1.9 3.0 .473 .774 .000
The #1 pick in the 2002 draft has lived up to his pick and hype. He posted great numbers and should be a solid double/double guy for many seasons to come. I would like to see his bpg avg go up, so he'll need to bulk up this offseason. I feel like he should've won ROTY.
PF: Eddie Griffin, LA Clippers
Avgs: 7.6 8.7 1.3 0.9 1.7 1.7 .430 .748 .423
Nothing against Griffin, but this selection is a bit of a surprise in my opinion. Boozer and Nene both had better seasons than compared to Griffin. The only thing Griffin really did better was play defense, mainly bpg avg. I liked the pick for the Clippers and still do. He's a good compliment to Olowokandi. Look for him to have a better TC and he should get camped.
SF: Caron Butler, Boston Celtics
Avgs: 22.1 6.7 3.4 1.2 0.1 3.8 .432 .715 .304
Butler enjoyed a fine rookie campaign. He could've won ROTY as well, but there's one knock about his game: TOs. It's alarming to me because he's not a PG. However, it's somewhat understandable because as a rookie, he was asked to pretty much do everything. As the Celtics add more talent and play-makers, those TOs should go down. I don't know if he's a franchise cornerstone type, but I do like him.
SG: Jason Richardson, Miami Heat
Avgs: 22.1 6.7 3.4 1.2 0.1 3.8 .432 .715 .304
The Heat rookie SG has a good start to his career as well. He's an athletic freak, but knows that he needs to improve other parts of his game, such as defense and his outside shooting. I really like his potential as a scorer. I could see him being a 20-22+ ppg scorer in a season or two. I also like his versatility. I like him the most at SG, but playing him at PG intrigues me some.
PG Marko Jaric, LA Clippers
Avgs: 17.3 4.9 9.6 2.0 0.1 2.2 .457 .737 .350
Jaric was the ROTY winner, so this was a no brainer here. The Clippers need him to improve to become a true playoff team.
MVP:
SG Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers
Avgs: 26.9 6.6 9.7 2.4 0.5 2.3 .486 .875 .392
This is a much deserved award for the best player in the league. I was surprised he didn't win it the past few seasons. He is almost a walking triple double, having the ability to do it all. What's really scary is he's only 24 years old. Therefore, even if the Lakers do rebuild or retool, whatever you want to call it, they will still have a franchise cornerstone. Now, let's see if he can finally lead the Lakers to the promised land.
Kobe is hands-down the best player in the league
DPOTY:
C Greg Ostertag, Dallas Mavericks
Avgs: 15.8 10.0 1.8 1.0 3.4 1.6 .438 .625 .000
A lot of people don't understand why or how good this guy is. However, they are missing one key thing: Putting his team first. He has always had character issues, getting into spats with team managements. However, he has kept that in check over the past few seasons, enjoying this accolade and multiple AS games. He is mainly known for his defense and the Mavs GM knew this. Having acquired more of an offensive force at PF in Rasheed Wallace, Ostertag was the perfect compliment. The Mavs will need his defense in the Playoffs if they expect to go deep.
Ostertag dominates with his shotblocking
6MOTY:
C Brian Grant, Minnesota Timberwolves
Avgs: 11.0 8.1 1.2 0.7 1.0 1.5 .426 .685 .000
Grant has always been known as a hard-nosed player, the type any team needs. He could easily be a starter on some teams in the league, so it's a luxury to have him come off the bench for the TWolves. He can score some, but it's his post defense and rebounding that really count.
Grant is a solid big to have off the bench
ROTY:
PG Marko Jaric, LA Clippers
Avgs: 17.3 4.9 9.6 2.0 0.1 2.2 .457 .737 .350
There is some controversy with this pick here. I feel like Jaric is well deserved winner here. He enjoyed a fine first season with the Clippers and will only get better with time. He made the players around him play better and improve. The Clips just missed the playoffs by 1 game, but I think that should change next season as Jaric should get better.
Jaric has improved the Clippers fortunes with his great PG play
All-League 1st Team:
C: Tim Duncan, Indiana Pacers
Avgs: 19.8 12.5 2.5 1.1 3.1 2.0 .476 .734 .000
Timmay enjoyed another great season with the Pacers, his 2nd to be exact. His scoring has been down the past few seasons, but his rebounding and defense is always there. Therefore, his scoring could definitely get better. I think Shaq was the better pick here, but did not qualify because lack of games due to injury (Shaq didn't qualify for any award). Duncan has always been an unselfish guy, so there's no doubt in my mind he wants nothing but a championship than these awards.
Duncan is one of the big-men in the league
PF: Antonio McDyess, Denver Nuggets
Avgs: 25.0 11.1 1.5 1.0 1.8 1.9 .460 .729 .000
McDyess really became a force this season, having the best season statiscally of his 5 year career. He has always been a good rebounder, being in the top 10 year-in, year-out. McDyess was asked to score more this season because Brandon was hurt for a chunk of the season and Billups played some more PG than usual. The Nuggets have yet to go far in the playoffs, but as long as McDyess puts up big numbers, they will have a good chance to go deep.
McDyess has become a force on the offensive end
SF: Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors
Avgs: 27.6 7.3 3.9 1.8 1.0 3.1 .475 .782 .349
VC shocked everyone this offseason and bolted TOR for the upstart Houston Rockets. Stat wise, he also had his best season of his 5 year career. Everyone knows that he's an athletic freak. However, Carter has been focusing on improving his outside game. It stills needs improvement, but the Rockets have an advantage in their rebuilding with the best SF in the league.
Carter is probably the best SF in the league
SG: Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers
Avgs: 26.9 6.6 9.7 2.4 0.5 2.3 .486 .875 .392
Enough can never be said about him. He wins all the individual awards, but what about a championship? Can he do it without Shaq?
PG: Jason Kidd, Vancouver Grizzlies
Avgs: 26.2 6.2 10.7 2.4 0.2 2.4 .468 .805 .394
Kidd has been the best PG in the league for a while now. He probably came in 2nd to Kobe in the MVP vote. No one ever expected Kidd to be such a dominant scorer, but that's what he has been. He leads the Grizz in scoring, on a team with Shaq. That's pretty filthy if you ask me. He already has one ring and is looking for another one.
Kidd has been the best PG
All-Defensive 1st Team:
C: Greg Ostertag, Dallas Mavericks
Avgs: 15.8 10.0 1.8 1.0 3.4 1.6 .438 .625 .000
Ostertag is here because of his shot blocking. He led the league for most of the season in BPG. Is there another feared shotblocker in the league like Ostertag? I think not.
PF: Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Avgs: 20.2 10.0 2.2 1.1 2.4 1.7 .450 .775 .303
He has the nickname "The Big Ticket" for a few reasons. He can fill the stat sheet each game and he has the ability to play almost every position. Why wouldn't you want to see this guy play? His length causes a big problem in the post and on the perimeter. He avg. 2.4 bpg and a 1.1 spg, pretty much achoring that stifling TWolve defense. That defense will need to show up in the playoffs for sure.
"The Big Ticket" can do it all
SF: Tracy McGrady, San Antonio Spurs
Avgs: 25.2 7.5 3.4 2.0 0.9 2.4 .453 .783 .422
You could make a strong case that TMac is the best SF in the league. However, he is the best defender at SF, with AK-47 a close 2nd. Sure, he has a 2 spg avg, but almost getting a bpg is nice too. He has very good quickness and length on the perimeter, giving him the ability to lock up and perimeter player in the league. He was on the trade block for most of the season, but it was good that the Spurs GM didn't trade him because he's just that good.
TMac is another SF can do it all
SG: Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers
Avgs: 26.9 6.6 9.7 2.4 0.5 2.3 .486 .875 .392
Come on, this guy again? I wasn't lying he can do it all. That 2.4 spg jumps out, but I really like his strength when it comes to defense. The guy is literally a gnat on people.
PG: Gary Payton, Washington Wizards
Avgs: 26.9 6.6 9.7 2.4 0.5 2.3 .486 .875 .392
Payton was given the nickname "The Glove" seasons ago for a reason...he just might be the best on-ball defender in the league. Don't believe me? He led the league in spg AGAIN, avg. a new league record 3.2 spg. He holds the single game record of 12. This is a guy that's 34 years old. I guess it's true, age is nothing but a number.
Payton is named "The Glove" for a reason
All-Rookie 1st Team:
C: Yao Ming, Utah Jazz
Avgs: 20.8 9.8 2.1 0.6 1.9 3.0 .473 .774 .000
The #1 pick in the 2002 draft has lived up to his pick and hype. He posted great numbers and should be a solid double/double guy for many seasons to come. I would like to see his bpg avg go up, so he'll need to bulk up this offseason. I feel like he should've won ROTY.
Yao has already made a name for himself as a rookie
PF: Eddie Griffin, LA Clippers
Avgs: 7.6 8.7 1.3 0.9 1.7 1.7 .430 .748 .423
Nothing against Griffin, but this selection is a bit of a surprise in my opinion. Boozer and Nene both had better seasons than compared to Griffin. The only thing Griffin really did better was play defense, mainly bpg avg. I liked the pick for the Clippers and still do. He's a good compliment to Olowokandi. Look for him to have a better TC and he should get camped.
Griffin needs to improve offensively
SF: Caron Butler, Boston Celtics
Avgs: 22.1 6.7 3.4 1.2 0.1 3.8 .432 .715 .304
Butler enjoyed a fine rookie campaign. He could've won ROTY as well, but there's one knock about his game: TOs. It's alarming to me because he's not a PG. However, it's somewhat understandable because as a rookie, he was asked to pretty much do everything. As the Celtics add more talent and play-makers, those TOs should go down. I don't know if he's a franchise cornerstone type, but I do like him.
Butler has shown he can score and is tough as nails
SG: Jason Richardson, Miami Heat
Avgs: 22.1 6.7 3.4 1.2 0.1 3.8 .432 .715 .304
The Heat rookie SG has a good start to his career as well. He's an athletic freak, but knows that he needs to improve other parts of his game, such as defense and his outside shooting. I really like his potential as a scorer. I could see him being a 20-22+ ppg scorer in a season or two. I also like his versatility. I like him the most at SG, but playing him at PG intrigues me some.
JRich's versatility is special
PG Marko Jaric, LA Clippers
Avgs: 17.3 4.9 9.6 2.0 0.1 2.2 .457 .737 .350
Jaric was the ROTY winner, so this was a no brainer here. The Clippers need him to improve to become a true playoff team.
