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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:30 pm Post subject: Lou Williams of the Toronto Raptors wins Sixth Man of the Year |
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http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/20/lou-williams-wins-sixth-man-of-the-year/
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Lou Williams wins Sixth Man of the Year
Isaiah Thomas, Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams were the only eligible players to average at least 15 points per game.
Unsurprisingly, they filled the top three of Sixth Man of the Year voting.
But it was Williams, who ranked third with 15.5 points per game, who took the award.
Here’s the full voting with player, team (first-place votes, second-place votes, third-place votes, points):
1. Lou Williams, Toronto (78-34-10-502)
2. Isaiah Thomas, Boston (33-46-21-324)
3. Jamal Crawford, L.A. Clippers (8-18-37-131)
4. Andre Iguodala, Golden State (7-16-17-100)
5. Tristan Thompson, Cleveland (0-6-15-33)
6. Nikola Mirotic, Chicago (1-4-7-24)
7. Marreese Speights, Golden State (1-2-9-20)
9. Corey Brewer, Houston (1-1-4-12)
9. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio (0-3-3-12)
10. Taj Gibson, Chicago (1-0-3-8)
11. Aaron Brooks, Chicago (0-0-1-1)
11. Chris Kaman, Portland (0-0-1-1)
11. Anthony Morrow, Oklahoma City (0-0-1-1)
11. Dennis Schröder, Atlanta (0-0-1-1)
Williams was a strong candidate, and three of the four of us put him on our hypothetical ballots, including Kurt Helin slotting him at the top. Williams often took over the Raptors’ offense, especially late in games and quarters, and made plays. He wasn’t the most efficient, but Toronto often didn’t put him in position to be.
From top to bottom of this list, there are no egregious choices. I’d have a tough time ranking some of these players a top-three reserve this season, but at least they’re all pretty good and in a reasonable order.
That said, am I the only one who would have voted for Rudy Gobert, even if it’s just on a technicality? |
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Joined: 15 Sep 2012 Posts: 29150 Location: La La Land
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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Really happy for Lou Williams. Been following him since my undergrad days in PA. He was a polished scorer back when he played for the 76ers.
Very happy for him. He deserves it. He's hit timely, clutch shots for Toronto all year. No way they have home court first round without him. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better” |
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