Spo on : "How do we want to play? What's our habits? What's our identity? That guy. Though he's only averaging 6.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, he's been a consistent part of Erik Spoelstra's rotation, playing in 77 of the team's 81 games so far this season and averaging 25.3 minutes per game. That being said, this undrafted rookie deserves his five seconds in the sun for being an unexpected contributor to Miami's drastic midseason turnaround. Rodney McGruder doesn't have the numbers to seriously contend for this award, and there's a fair chance the Miami Heat miss the playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Orlando, FL, USA Miami Heat guard Rodney McGruder (17) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. He may not emerge as the savior this Lakers franchise is waiting for, but his stronger second half of the season suggests he'll be very good in his own right. His three-point shot still needs work and he'll have to bulk up a bit, but Ingram shouldn't be labeled a bust by any means. However, Ingram has shown glimpses of future greatness over these last few weeks, averaging 13.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game on 49.5 percent shooting since the All-Star break. The 19-year-old is only shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 29.7 percent from three-point range, letting everyone know his untapped potential will take some time to unfurl. Though his skinny frame and that gaudy Luol Deng contact suggested it'd be a slow going for Ingram early in the season, most fans hoped he'd bypass Deng in the starting lineup on a tanking team and submit a strong case for the Rookie of the Year Award.Īveraging 9.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 28.8 minutes per game, Ingram hasn't really done that.
This season was not really what people were expecting from Los Angeles Lakers rookie Brandon Ingram. MaLos Angeles, CA, USA Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Staples Center.
Honorable Mentions: Yogi Ferrell, Patrick McCaw, Caris LeVert, Tyler Ulis But we're going to anyway, if only to highlight a couple of extra rookies' seasons because we still believe in the 2016 draft class! Let's jump right in. Today we'll be taking a look at the Rookie of the Year award. Did we really need to cover 10 rookies in such an underwhelming ROY race? No. With the regular season winding down, it's time to review the top candidates for each individual award and reveal our picks for Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and MVP. Cleveland Cavaliers Part III, but basketball fans have actually be treated to a thoroughly entertaining regular season, with plenty of awe-inspiring performances and juicy storylines to feast on.įrom Russell Westbrook's triple-double feat to one of the greatest MVP races in NBA history to a crowded Sixth Man of the Year conversation, there's plenty to digest with the league's end of season awards voting.
It felt like the 2016-17 campaign would be all about Golden State Warriors vs. As postseason matchups get solidified and starters rest for the next few months, there's still one thing that demands our attention: NBA awards season! There's only one day left in the 2016-17 NBA season, and the 2017 NBA Playoffs get started this Saturday. Here are the top 10 Rookie of the Year candidates. With the 2016-17 NBA regular season coming to an end, it's time to review the top candidates for awards season. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia, PA, USA Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) passes off past Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) and forward Dario Saric (9) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center.
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