MVP
He could have won any of the three finalists who were up for the prestigious regular season award, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, however the Serbian's intelligence was rewarded by receiving the highest vote.
Before that came the joy of Utah Jazz player Jordan Clarkson, who was voted best sixth man. Then the most revalued player was named; Julius Randle, the New York Knicks. Of the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball was chosen as rookie of the year at just 19 years old. Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz, a day after learning of the MVP victory, was awarded his third best defense of the year.
Finally, we also met the coach of the year who went to Tom Thibodeau who raised the illusion in the New York Knicks.
Along the way was the resurrected Kevin Durant, the owner and lord of the triple double Russel Westbrook, the three-pointer Damian Lillard, and the persistent Luka Doncic.
Also Giannis Antetokounmpo who missed the opportunity to win the award for the third time in a row, something that no one has done so far. So the ball went to the Warriors point guard who could have tied the two MVPs he and the Greek have, but despite the impressive performances that led him to be the top scorer of the season with an average of 32 points per game, it finally could not be for the San Francisco point guard.
Joel Embiid was the other finalist competing with Nikola Jokic to have a center lifting the trophy again. The last time, and it could not be another, was the four-time NBA champion Saquille O'Neal in 2000 although he could also have taken it in 2005.
Philadelphia's 21st marked a memorable season, enduring the tug-of-the-way Brooklyn Nets and the serious Milwaukee Bucks. With the help of Ben Simmons the 76ers finished leading the East.
"The first player in the franchise to win the MVP"
Let's talk at last about the winner. That very intelligent Serbian player who was chosen in the second round of the 2014 draft, specifically at number 41. Which makes the center the MVP with the lowest choice.
But he will also be remembered for being the first player from the Denver franchise to be awarded the trophy. Quite an achievement for the Colorado team, which this year gets into the playoffs from the third position in the Western Conference and its reference man sees the season rewarded with raising the award for regularity.
The European takes the title with an average of 26.4 points - 8.3 assists - 10.6 rebounds. In addition, 56.8% in field goals and 40.5% in triples.
It is no coincidence that the sixth foreigner to win the MVP has been voted by the majority, his season has been spectacular, complete, worthy of an NBA player.
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