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NBA Quarterly Awards

The first quarter of the season is over whose play deserves recognition

Harry Howard Jr

Dec 19, 2016

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We're a fourth of the way through the season and there's no better way to celebrate than by giving out first quarter awards. Below, I've selected players for each individual award for their play so far this season.

Most Improved Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo

In just his fourth season in the NBA, "The Greek Freek" is playing like an All-Star. Jason Kidd's decision to make him a point guard is no longer being questioned as he's averaging career highs across the boards with 22.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals per game.

Sixth Man of the Year: Lou Williams

The 2015 Sixth Man of the Year has been on a tear this season and stepped up for a Los Angeles Lakers backcourt that's been plagued by the injury bug. Lou Williams leads them in the scoring at 19.3 points per game in just 25.2 minutes,

Coach of the Year: Mike D'Antoni

The Rockets have turned into one of the most entertaining teams in the league. With James Harden playing point guard they are running D'Antoni's 7 seconds or less offense to perfection. Right now they 19-7 and tied for third in the Western Conference.

Defensive Player of the Year: Draymond Green

Green was the runner-up for this award last season and said he wants to win it this season. He's the key cog to the Warriors defense with his ability to switch onto anyone and protect the rim.

Rookie of the Year: Joel Embiid

Joel "The Process" Embiid is the easy pick for Rookie of Year because of the others rookie struggling in the early part of the season. Despite his minute's restriction, he's dominated. Embiid leads all rookies in points (18.2), rebounds (7.6) and blocks(2.5) per game.

Most Valuable Player: Russell Westbrook

Westbrook has been by far the best player in the NBA this season averaging 31.1 points, 10.6 assists, and 10.5 rebounds per game. He's already tired of the media talking about him averaging a triple double but he's going to have to get used to it. What he's doing is unheard of and it hasn't been done since 1961-1962 season. If you take him off the Oklahoma City roster they'd been one of the worst teams in the league. Everyone knows about him averaging a triple double

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The first quarter of the season is over whose play deserves recognition

Most Improved Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Sixth Man of the Year: Lou Williams

Coach of the Year: Mike D'Antoni

Defensive Player of the Year: Draymond Green

Rookie of the Year: Joel Embiid

Most Valuable Player: Russell Westbrook

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

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And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

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I have never been so thankful to know you.

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