Forty-eight hours after unveiling the names of the finalists for the various end-of-season trophies, the NBA will start the awards ceremony this evening! Each evening, until Friday, The league will thus designate one of the winnersand it starts this Tuesday with the trophy for the best sixth man.
Among the finalists are Payton Pritchard (Celtics), Malik Beasley (Pistons), and Ty Jerome (Cavaliers). It is Pritchard who seems to hold the rope, by its regularity, its 3-point address and its constant progression among reigning champions. Two years ago, it was Malcolm Brogdon, already at the Celtics, who won this award.
Wednesday will be dedicated to the presentation of the clutch player of the year, which rewards the most decisive player in the “money time” of the “money time”. Are in competition, Nikola Jokic (Nuggets), Anthony Edwards (Wolves), and Jalen Brunson (Knicks). The New York leader appears to be the best placed.
The best defender known Thursday
Thursday, we will discover the successor of Rudy Gobert for the title of Defensive Player of the Year will be unveiled on Thursday. Draymond Green (Warriors) has the possibility of winning a 2nd trophy, but youth is tough with Dyson Daniels (Hawks), best league interceptor and candidate for the Most Improved Player, and Evan Mobley (Cavaliers), pillar of the Cleveland and All-Star racket. The trophy could well devote a new generation, even if Green remains an undisputed model in this area.
Finally, Friday, place at the Hustle Award, whose NBA did not give finalists … remember that this trophy rewards the player who shines with his efforts, whether they are races, screens or diving.
