Remember when I did my 1/4 season overview? Feels like yesterday. As promised, here is the second quarter of my awards, again, I realize many writers have done this gimmick and I am not trying to copy them, I just think it's a lot of fun to do.
The Jason Vorhees Award: To the team that everyone always thinks is dead but always manages to come back (like Jason in his movies): The San Antonio Spurs! Right now if you picked up 2k12 and tried to play with them you would lose, even if all of the sliders were in your favor (trust me on this). Even at the beginning of the season, many analysts and fans picked them to finally wither away into obscurity, yet here they are, 2nd in the very tough western conference. To top it off they have gotten here without Ginobili, who is arguably their best scorer next to Parker. I for one, will never write them off until Pop' retires; if the season ended today he would be the coach of the year.
The Pau Gasol Award: to the player who most needs to be traded, goes to none other then Pau himself. I am actually amazed that the Lakers are still playing at a decent level considering that Gasol is not himself at all. Am I crazy or is it possible for them to win the title with their current squad? Gasol has given them a "C" so far this year, if he can get over the trade rumors and start giving them A's. the Lakers could actually contend. What a weird season. I will also call out the Suns here, for the sake of fairness: FREE STEVE NASH. The man is too much of a class act to demand a trade, but that does not mean he wants to play for your awful team. Do everyone a favor and trade him to a contender.
The Red Cross Award: To the team that needs to get healthy as soon as possible goes to the Bulls. I mean, they are somehow right there at the top of their conference despite missing Rose and Hamilton for at least half of their games. In Millennium's power rankings (which will go up soon) I ranked them first with my vote because I think that a healthy Bulls team can make the finals. Their major issue right now is health and if they can get healthy in time for the playoffs they will be scary. I firmly believe this.
The Goku Award: Given to the player who came at the perfect time to save his team, can only go to Jeremy Lin. The Knicks were done, dead, then Lin showed up and JR Smith decided to sign with them. Would you want your team to play these guys in the playoffs? I thought so. Look for them to peak when they get healthy.
The Groundhog's day award: Miami Heat. I am so sick and tired of everyone saying that these guys will easily win the title. Hey, newsflash! this was the same F****** thing that everyone said last year! I will not be sold on these guys until they actually win the title. Having said that, Lebron, WOW, just give him the MVP right now, he is having an unreal season.
The "do not sleep on us award": Memphis Grizzles. If they can incorporate Randolph (who is back from injury very soon) into their team without chemistry issues watch out! As I have said before, they were a 3OT loss away from playing against Dallas in the WCF last year. This year they are in the middle of the tight West playoff race, only they have done it without their best players. Is it too much to see Memphis pulling off a deep playoff run? We shall see.
Awards:
Coach of the year: Gregg Popovich and Lionel Hollins
MVP: Lebron James
ROY: Ricky Rubio
6th man: James Harden
Defensive Player of the year: Tony Allen. At this point, I think he could shut any perimeter player in the league.
I realize that there are many more stories left uncovered, and I promise that we will get to them. This is just the appetizer.
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