EMBIID OF THE YEAR.
This award is for the manager who spent twenty weeks convincing us they were the Final Boss, only to show up to the postseason with the energy of a 'Load Management' day. The closer the playoffs were, the colder his chest was.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR.
They say you should respect your elders, but this rookie chose violence instead. This award goes to the newcomer who looked at our league veterans—with their 'years of wisdom' and 'proven track records'—and decided they belonged in a retirement home.
With Paradón now eliminated, it seems the rivalry between him and Viteras will go Viteras’ way this year. The VCT is set to win the Danonino Conference Cup, while Paradón — who had been laughing all season — will walk away empty-handed. They say he who laughs last laughs best.
Rumors around the league: sources tell me the NBA is planning to debut a brand new awards gala/show once the season concludes. Details still being finalized, but it’s gaining serious traction internally. More to come.