On January 12, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. As of today, the NBA regular season has been basically halfway through the schedule. Earlier today, Associated Press reporter Tim Reynolds selected the winners of the 6 awards in the halfway.
MVP: Durant (Nets)
Candidates: Alphabet Brother, Jokic, Curry, DeRozan, James
Durant has averaged 37.4 minutes per game this season (no. 2 in the league), can score 29.8 points (no. 1 in the league), in addition to 7.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 1 block, shooting 51.8% from the field and 36.2% from three-point range, and currently ranks second in the East with 25 wins and 14 losses.
Best Defensive Player: Green (Warriors)
Candidates: Alphabet Brother, Gobert, Holliday, Sable
Green has averaged 29.9 minutes per game this season and is capable of 7.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks, and he ranks in the league's top 20 steals and blocks. The Warriors' current defensive efficiency is 102.1, ranking first in the league, and Green is indispensable.
Best Sixth Man: Hiro (Heat)
Candidates: Anthony, Oubre, Hield, Clarkson
Hiro has made 34 appearances this season, including 24 off the bench, averaging 32.8 minutes per game, 20.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists, shooting 42.7% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range! The Heat are currently 3rd in the East with 25 wins and 15 losses.
Best Coach: Donovan (Bulls)
Candidates: Bixtaugh, Jenkins, Spoorstra, Cole
The Bulls are one of the fastest improving teams this season, and as manager, Donovan is instrumental. At present, the Bulls' record is 27 wins and 11 losses, and the Nets bucks and other giants rank first in the East.
Best Rookie: Mobley (Cavaliers)
Candidates: Cunningham, Green, Wagner, Barnes
Mobley averaged 34 minutes per game and averaged 14.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.8 blocks, ranking 6th in the league in terms of blocks per game and shooting 50.1 percent from the field. He ranks 3rd in points per game and no. 1 in rebounds and blocks per game.