Post by Dallas Mavericks on Mar 15, 2017 16:07:31 GMT -6
Basketball Guru's
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER 2017
Russell Westbrook
Los Angeles Lakers
This year's Basketball Guru Most Valuable Player Award goes to Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers!
The big three of Russell Westbrook, Jimmy Butler and John Wall have come together to win a championship in LA as they surged to become the second best team in the league, going 15-4!
Russell Westbrook was first traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 17th, 2016 to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins, Bobby Portis and TJ Warren. Then, on December 16th, 2016, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers for DeAndre Jordan, Myles Turner and Jordan Clarkson. The very same day, the Lakers traded Mike Conley and Nic Batum for Jimmy Butler and Alex Len.
Westbrook's usage is off the charts this season, the highest usage percentage in the NBA. He has set career highs in pretty much every statistical category as well as plus/minus. He is averaging a triple-double and leads the league in points and is third in assists. Westbrook's season will be marked in history, beating Wilt Chamberlain's record for second most triple-doubles in a season (31).
Despite what you may think about his style, Westbrook is the best fantasy basketball player for two straight seasons. He's been described as 'superhuman' for his ferocious dunking and insane athletic ability and called 'Iron Man' for his ability to stay healthy. He is on pace to finish the season averaging: 31.8 PPG,10.6 RPG, 10.3 APG, 1.6 SPG and 0.4 BPG.
Credit for the success of the Lakers must go to the GM. Moves such as acquiring Jimmy Butler and later John Wall have propelled Westbrook and has put his team on course to win a championship. The culmination of superstar forces leads to a direct result of Basketball Guru success. Thanks must go to all the unheralded GMs who build around their team's recognizable heroes!
Russell Westbrook rightfully deserves the award and the Los Angeles Lakers deserve recognition.
Congratulations to Russell Westbrook, 2017 Basketball Guru Most Valuable Player!
2016/17 Stats - 31.8ppg | 10.6rpg | 10.3apg | 1.6spg | 0.4bpg
Russell Westbrook
Los Angeles LakersThis year's Basketball Guru Most Valuable Player Award goes to Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers!
The big three of Russell Westbrook, Jimmy Butler and John Wall have come together to win a championship in LA as they surged to become the second best team in the league, going 15-4!
Russell Westbrook was first traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 17th, 2016 to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins, Bobby Portis and TJ Warren. Then, on December 16th, 2016, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers for DeAndre Jordan, Myles Turner and Jordan Clarkson. The very same day, the Lakers traded Mike Conley and Nic Batum for Jimmy Butler and Alex Len.
Westbrook's usage is off the charts this season, the highest usage percentage in the NBA. He has set career highs in pretty much every statistical category as well as plus/minus. He is averaging a triple-double and leads the league in points and is third in assists. Westbrook's season will be marked in history, beating Wilt Chamberlain's record for second most triple-doubles in a season (31).
Despite what you may think about his style, Westbrook is the best fantasy basketball player for two straight seasons. He's been described as 'superhuman' for his ferocious dunking and insane athletic ability and called 'Iron Man' for his ability to stay healthy. He is on pace to finish the season averaging: 31.8 PPG,10.6 RPG, 10.3 APG, 1.6 SPG and 0.4 BPG.
Credit for the success of the Lakers must go to the GM. Moves such as acquiring Jimmy Butler and later John Wall have propelled Westbrook and has put his team on course to win a championship. The culmination of superstar forces leads to a direct result of Basketball Guru success. Thanks must go to all the unheralded GMs who build around their team's recognizable heroes!
Russell Westbrook rightfully deserves the award and the Los Angeles Lakers deserve recognition.
Congratulations to Russell Westbrook, 2017 Basketball Guru Most Valuable Player!
2016/17 Stats - 31.8ppg | 10.6rpg | 10.3apg | 1.6spg | 0.4bpg
Also in contention:
2. James Harden 29.1ppg | 7.9rpg | 11.2apg | 1.5spg | 0.5bpg
3. Anthony Davis 27.9ppg | 11.8 rpg | 2.2apg | 1.2 spg | 2.3bpg 
