Xylus
04-14-2010, 01:46 PM
Season's pretty much over, 'cept for a handful of games tonight, so it seems like a good time to hand out awards... for your own team.
PHOENIX SUNS
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Most Valuable Player - AMARE STOUDEMIRE
This man has been completely unstoppable since the end of January, averaging 27 and 10 since the Dallas game on Jan. 28th. During that span, the Suns are 27-7. Amare has transformed himself into the team's on-court leader, bringing more intensity than any player on the court on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. Last night was the first time I've ever heard MVP chants for Amare Stoudemire. And it's hard to argue that he doesn't deserve them.
Most Improved Player - ROBIN LOPEZ
There will be some debate among Suns fans about who deserves this award. Both Robin Lopez and Goran Dragic have raised their games to an unexpected level, both becoming indispensable pieces. As much as I love Goran Dragic, I think Robin Lopez's development is more crucial to this team's success right now. It seems like our playoff hopes rest on this guy's back, and no one thought that could be said about this guy at the beginning of the season. Like Amare, he is intense on and off the court, making the Suns' frontcourt one of the most formidable duos in the league. Hopefully he comes back healthy for the 2nd round of the playoffs.
6th Man of the Year - JARED FUCKING DUDLEY
What more can I say about this guy? Vocal bench leader, will obviously be a coach one day, hits clutch shots all the time, plays solid defense against the best players in the league (and against multiple positions), great teammate, great locker room presense, easy to coach... We could have traded Diaw and Bell for just this guy and I'd probably still be satisfied.
Defensive Player of the Year - GORAN DRAGIC
Makes Steve Nash's defense look downright non-existant. Goran isn't as offensively talented as Nash, but his defense is so good that sometimes it doesn't make a difference who is in the game. If Steve Nash is on the bench, I always feel comfortable with Dragic leading the team.
PHOENIX SUNS
http://i40.tinypic.com/10i562x.jpg
Most Valuable Player - AMARE STOUDEMIRE
This man has been completely unstoppable since the end of January, averaging 27 and 10 since the Dallas game on Jan. 28th. During that span, the Suns are 27-7. Amare has transformed himself into the team's on-court leader, bringing more intensity than any player on the court on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. Last night was the first time I've ever heard MVP chants for Amare Stoudemire. And it's hard to argue that he doesn't deserve them.
Most Improved Player - ROBIN LOPEZ
There will be some debate among Suns fans about who deserves this award. Both Robin Lopez and Goran Dragic have raised their games to an unexpected level, both becoming indispensable pieces. As much as I love Goran Dragic, I think Robin Lopez's development is more crucial to this team's success right now. It seems like our playoff hopes rest on this guy's back, and no one thought that could be said about this guy at the beginning of the season. Like Amare, he is intense on and off the court, making the Suns' frontcourt one of the most formidable duos in the league. Hopefully he comes back healthy for the 2nd round of the playoffs.
6th Man of the Year - JARED FUCKING DUDLEY
What more can I say about this guy? Vocal bench leader, will obviously be a coach one day, hits clutch shots all the time, plays solid defense against the best players in the league (and against multiple positions), great teammate, great locker room presense, easy to coach... We could have traded Diaw and Bell for just this guy and I'd probably still be satisfied.
Defensive Player of the Year - GORAN DRAGIC
Makes Steve Nash's defense look downright non-existant. Goran isn't as offensively talented as Nash, but his defense is so good that sometimes it doesn't make a difference who is in the game. If Steve Nash is on the bench, I always feel comfortable with Dragic leading the team.