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In a shocking turn of events, Russell Westbrook may be a serious candidate for this year’s Sixth Man of the Year award. However, the Lakers guard will have to face the competition for the award.
althoug 2022-23 NBA Regular Season Just getting started, the first two weeks of the year have given us enough signals to start making early predictions. Russell Westbrookfor example, in conversation for Sixth Man of the Year Award.
It’s safe to say no one could have imagined the 18-year-old veteran in this position a few months ago, but right now it’s a very real possibility. 6MOTY RULE Tyler Hero Promoted to writer by the heat After signing a lucrative extension, so the award may be available this year.
The fact that the last award holder was Lou Williams In 2019, it gives us another reason to believe that we will have a new winner this time. Aside from Westbrook, these are the other potential candidates.
3 – Russell Westbrook (Lakers)
When it looked like we’ve seen enough of Russell Westbrook in Los Angeles LakersAnd the Darvin Hamm He found a new role that fits him perfectly. Brodie may have struggled in the past, but getting off the bench definitely helped him turn things around in L.A.
Not only did Westbrook contribute to the defense, he also contributed to it Proven to be more productive For the team that leads the second unit. If he continues to post double-digit points in this role, we should expect Ross to be too serious filter.
2 – Christian Wood (Mavericks)
3rd year guard Christian Wood He was one of the first to emerge as an early candidate for the award with his outstanding contribution coming off the bench in Dallas Mavericks.
In the final year of his contract, Wood accepted a secondary role after being a rookie for two years in Houston and was awarded mavs The boost they need from the bench. with Luka Doncic On his way to MVP, Dallas could get another award at Wood.
1 – Benedict Mathurin (Pacers)
It didn’t take long Benedict Mathurin To prove what he made in the NBA. In his first year in the league, the shooting guard has already proven that Pacers They were right to use their choice in the first round on him.
Although Mathurin could make up the starting lineup in Indiana at any moment, his production on the bench has been fantastic so far for the rebuilding team. While it is at the same time on the pace of each of general beginner And this year’s Sixth Man of the Year Awards, Mathurin also features the Pacers HO He may have what it takes to change the franchise.
