NBA Awards – MVP Russel Westbrook and more

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Basketball ShoesA selection of the best Basketball shoes you can find. The real stuff that NBA Players use themselves!
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CoachingBeing a good coach is not about the equipment. It’s experience, knowledge, psychology and people-skills! But if you have all of these, good coaching equipment can help. And you can find it all here at Bench-Crew!
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HoodiesFew clothing items are as intimately aligned to Basketball as the Hoodie! And there are thousands and thousands of them to choose from. To help you find one you will guaranteed be happy with we have picked out a few of them to our collection that satisfies our high demands on feel, functionality and looks.
Short SleevesShort sleeves tops and t-shirts.
Long SleevesLong sleeved shirts for practice and afterwards. Or before. Or just for looking good!
Tank TopsTank Tops and Sleevless
Sports BrasSport bras for carefree basketball playing. Soft and comfortable, without sacrificing performance – wicks sweat, keeps you dry and with a superb support for high intensity games or practice.
HeadwearHeadwear, hats and caps making you look like a Pro.
ShortsShorts for playing Basketball. And for looking good!
Leggings / TightsLeggings and Tights
PantsPants and trousers
SocksSport Socks for Basketball

PLAY LIKE A PRO

BasketballsThe most important thing of all – the Basketball! At bench-Crew you will find a large selection of the best basketballs from leading brands like Molten and Spalding. From the official game balls of NBA, WNBA and Euroleague to high quality competition balls for the happy amateur. Read our FAQ for help in choosing between a genuine leather ball and a composite leather ball.
Basketball ShoesA selection of the best Basketball shoes you can find. The real stuff that NBA Players use themselves!
SleevesSleeves for playing Basketball. Both for arms and legs. Helps prevent injuries and keep muscles warm.
BagsBags and backpacks to get you and all your gear to and from the gym.
CoachingBeing a good coach is not about the equipment. It’s experience, knowledge, psychology and people-skills! But if you have all of these, good coaching equipment can help. And you can find it all here at Bench-Crew!
Medical and ProtectionPlaying hard takes its toll on your body. You will need to protect yourself against injuries and you will need the right stuff if you do get injured. We all do!
NecessitiesNecessities for playing basketball.

The first-ever NBA Awards on TNT aired live from Basketball City in New York, featuring the traditional season-ending awards, plus some new ones where fans could vote for their favorites. For the most prestigious award – the MVP – it has been a debate all the way to the final minute between James Harden and Russel Westbrook who both had completely outstanding seasons. The third nominee Kawhi Leonard would top my list any year – except this one where the other two where simply more valuable for their respective teams. Without going too deep into numbers and triple-doubles it is safe to say they both deserved to win.

The funny thing with Harden is that often when you watch him play you laugh at all the mistaces he does and his selfishness but he still comes out with superb numbers. He is a frequent candidate for Shaqtin a fool for good reasons…

https://www.instagram.com/p/BT-e9YyhgNk/

As for Westbrook I kind of get the feeling it is some kind of personal revenge for Durant bailing out on him and thus eliminating his hopes for a title. It’s as if he wanted to win the title by himself. Result being he this season was the first player to average a triple-double for a season since Oscar Robertson in 1961-62. Go back and read that again. Average. A. Triple. Double! Over 82 games in the worlds most competitive league. I give you Russel Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder:

Many great players where introduced and awarded this night (see the full list below) but what really brought some tears in my eyes – and a good laughter – was the ultimate fighter Bill Russel, at age 83 …

https://youtu.be/HH6r1uID0Uc

So the awards have been handed out. The draft is over. Crazy season of trades begins (more on that later….) and we can all take a much needed rest before the next season will begin.

Full list of NBA awards winners (from NBA.com)

Kia NBA Most Valuable Player

[WINNER] Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
James Harden, Houston Rockets
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs

Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year

[WINNER] Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs

Kia Most Improved Player

[WINNER] Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

Kia NBA Sixth Man Award

[WINNER] Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets
Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors
Lou Williams, Houston Rockets

Kia NBA Rookie of the Year

[WINNER] Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers

NBA Coach of the Year

[WINNER] Mike D’Antoni, Houston Rockets
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs
Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat

NBA Basketball Executive of the Year

[WINNER] Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors

NBA Sportsmanship Award

[WINNER] Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets

NBA Cares Community Assist Award

[WINNER] Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics

Sager Strong Award

[WINNER] Monty Williams, San Antonio Spurs

Lifetime Achievement Award

[WINNER] Bill Russell

#BestPlayoffMoment

[WINNER] Golden State’s Kevin Durant hits pull-up 3-pointer late in Game 3 of The Finals
Boston’s Isaiah Thomas scores career-high 53 points amidst personal tragedy
Washington’s John Wall with game-winning shot in East semifinals

#PerformanceOfTheYear

[WINNER] Golden State’s Klay Thompson scores 60 in three quarters vs. Indiana
Phoenix’s Devin Booker 70-point game vs. Boston
Houston’s James Harden nets 53-16-17 triple double vs. New York
Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook with most points in a triple double, 57-13-11, vs. Orlando

#GameWinnerOfTheYear

[WINNER] Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook vs. Denver
Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving vs. Golden State
Phoenix’s Tyler Ulis vs. Boston

Hustle Award

[WINNER] Patrick Beverley, Houston Rockets

#DunkOfTheYear

[WINNER] Oklahoma City’s Victor Oladipo vs. Atlanta
Los Angeles Lakers’ Larry Nance, Jr. vs. Brooklyn
Minnesota’s Zach LaVine vs. Phoenix

#BlockOfTheYear

[WINNER] San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard vs. Houston
New York’s Kristaps Porzingis vs. Brooklyn
Miami’s Hassan Whiteside vs. Toronto

#AssistOfTheYear

[WINNER] Golden State’s Draymond Green to StephenCurry to Kevin Durant
Denver’s Nikola Jokic with no-look pass
LA Clippers’ Chris Paul with wraparound pass

Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award

[WINNER] Dirk Nowitzki

#BestStyle

[WINNER] Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook
Cleveland’s Iman Shumpert
Chicago’s Dwyane Wade

NBA All-Rookie Team

Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Buddy Hield, Sacramento Kings
Willy Hernangomez, New York Knicks

NBA All-Defensive Team

Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Chris Paul, LA Clippers
Patrick Beverley, Houston Rockets

LOOK LIKE A PRO

HoodiesFew clothing items are as intimately aligned to Basketball as the Hoodie! And there are thousands and thousands of them to choose from. To help you find one you will guaranteed be happy with we have picked out a few of them to our collection that satisfies our high demands on feel, functionality and looks.
Short SleevesShort sleeves tops and t-shirts.
Long SleevesLong sleeved shirts for practice and afterwards. Or before. Or just for looking good!
Tank TopsTank Tops and Sleevless
Sports BrasSport bras for carefree basketball playing. Soft and comfortable, without sacrificing performance – wicks sweat, keeps you dry and with a superb support for high intensity games or practice.
HeadwearHeadwear, hats and caps making you look like a Pro.
ShortsShorts for playing Basketball. And for looking good!
Leggings / TightsLeggings and Tights
PantsPants and trousers
SocksSport Socks for Basketball

PLAY LIKE A PRO

BasketballsThe most important thing of all – the Basketball! At bench-Crew you will find a large selection of the best basketballs from leading brands like Molten and Spalding. From the official game balls of NBA, WNBA and Euroleague to high quality competition balls for the happy amateur. Read our FAQ for help in choosing between a genuine leather ball and a composite leather ball.
Basketball ShoesA selection of the best Basketball shoes you can find. The real stuff that NBA Players use themselves!
SleevesSleeves for playing Basketball. Both for arms and legs. Helps prevent injuries and keep muscles warm.
BagsBags and backpacks to get you and all your gear to and from the gym.
CoachingBeing a good coach is not about the equipment. It’s experience, knowledge, psychology and people-skills! But if you have all of these, good coaching equipment can help. And you can find it all here at Bench-Crew!
Medical and ProtectionPlaying hard takes its toll on your body. You will need to protect yourself against injuries and you will need the right stuff if you do get injured. We all do!
NecessitiesNecessities for playing basketball.

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