Sending you off into 2017 with the best plays of 2016. Edited by Robby Huang. Music by Scott “Chops” Jung.
Category: League
TDL Fall 2016 End-of-Season Player Honors
 Position: G/FSeasons: 7 |
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERCHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)Statistics: 17.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.8 apg, 3.7 spg, 1.7 bpg Season Notes: Now with multiple MOP awards, this season was a testament to Thomas’ ability to fill in to any role his team needs. Thomas was able to dominate on both sides of the ball all season, and always seemed to make just the right play when his team needed it most. He was MWW’s closer this season. |
| Runner-up: (G) Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 18.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 7.3 apg, 2 spg | |
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| Position: G/F Seasons: 7 |
Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding PlayerCHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)Statistics: 6.7 rpg, 3.7 spg, 1.7 bpg, 0.7 fpg Season Notes: And this here is why Thomas is so good. Not only did he fit in seamlessly to MWW’s high-octane offense, he was also the league’s most dominant defender. Tasked every game with guarding the other team’s best scorer while also flying in protect the rim from the perimeter. |
| Runner-up: (F/C) Osazee Omokaro (DYN) 9.8 rpg, 1 spg, 2.2 bpg, 3 fpg | |
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 Position: F/CSeasons: 2 |
The Sam Lo Hustle AwardOSAZEE OMOKARO (NY DYNASTY)Statistics: 11.6 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1 spg, 2.2 bpg Season Notes: It wasn’t a great season for the Dynasty, but not for lack of effort from Omokaro. Often playing every position on the court (and defending every position), Omokaro laid it all on the floor every game. |
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 Position: FSeasons: R |
Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding RookieJASON GRAFFAM (WE HAD GAME)Statistics: 16.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.5 bpg Season Notes: Graffam started the season as knockdown shooter, able to also score around the basket in a variety of ways. As the season progressed, the offense shifted away from Graffam, but he was always a solid option. |
| Runner-up: (G) O.J. Samples (BOO) 15.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1 apg, 1 spg | |
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All-Dynasty First Team(G) Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 18.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 7.3 apg, 2 spg All-Dynasty Second Team(G) Landon Glover (GMM) 17 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.8 apg, 0.8 bpg All-Defensive Team(G) Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 4.3 rpg, 2 spg, 0.3 bpg, 1 fpg All-Hustle Team(G) Gus Gauntlett (FC2) 4.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 8.6 apg, 2.8 spg, 0.2 bpg All-Rookie Team(G) O.J. Samples (BOO) 15.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1 apg, 1 spg |
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TDL Fall 2016 End-of-Season Player Honors (D1)
1st Division (Sundays)
 Position: GSeasons: 4 |
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERMATHEW JOSHY (LACE’O MY ASO)Statistics: 26.8 ppg, 45% FGs, 2.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 4.3 spg Season Notes: There were a lot of outstanding players this season, but no one was more watchable, and more integral to his team’s success this season than Joshy. Responsible for what are destined to be some of the most memorable games in TDL history, this is a well-deserved MOP award. |
| Runner-up: (F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 21.6 ppg, 14.8 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.6 spg | |
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 Position: F/CSeasons: 11 |
Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding PlayerJORDAN CALHOUN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)Statistics: 12.8 rpg, 3 spg, 1.8 bpg, 1.8 fpg Season Notes: We’re used to seeing Calhoun sweep up Sam Lo awards, a testament to his inextinguishable fire on the court. But they must’ve forgot about J, because they tested him this season. And he curved ’em all. |
| Runner-up: (G/F) Zack Koerber (DOR) 6.3 rpg, 3 spg, 0.5 bpg, 2.3 fpg | |
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 Position: G/FSeasons: 6 |
The Sam Lo Hustle AwardMICHAEL REDING (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)Statistics: 21.6 ppg, 14.8 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.6 spg Season Notes: Reding lost the MVP vote by a hair. That’s because he’s asked to carry a very heavy load for his team, and he always comes through. In 6 seasons, Reding is a 3-time MVP, and now a two-time Sam Lo winner. |
| Runner-up: (F/C) Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 11.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 3 spg, 1.8 bpg | |
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 Position: CSeasons: R |
Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding RookieHET SUN (SESAME CHICKEN)Statistics: 12 ppg, 50% FGs, 9.3 rpg, 1 apg, 1.3 bpg Season Notes: Sun was one of the biggest players in D1 this season, and he threw his weight around pretty decently for a rook. The SES big man played with plenty of attitude and could be a force for seasons to come. |
| Runner-up: (G) Dustin Ramos (STM) 14 ppg, 40% FGs, 7.5 rpg, 2 apg | |
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All-Dynasty First Team(G) Miguel Melbourne (RAR) 21.7 ppg, 5 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.8 spg All-Dynasty Second Team(G) Will Chu (DOR) 18.8 ppg, 4 3pg, 3 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1 spg All-Defensive Team(G) Chung Lee (LMA) 6.7 rpg, 4.2 spg, 0.8 bpg, 3.7 fpg All-Hustle Team(G) Chung Lee (LMA) 5.2 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.5 apg, 4.2 spg, 0.8 bpg All-Rookie Team(G) Dustin Ramos (STM) 14 ppg, 2.8 3pg, 7.5 rpg, 2 apg |
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1st Division (Weeknights)
 Position: G/FSeasons: 5 |
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERWILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)Statistics: 17.4 ppg, 13.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.2 spg, 1.6 bpg Season Notes: It was a close vote, due perhaps to no one particular team standing out as a favorite this season. But when you put together everything that Haile brings to the table for his team, it’s hard to go another direction. This is Haile’s 2nd career MOP award in D1. |
| Runner-up: (C) Quinn Hood (TOP) 17.6 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2 spg, 1.2 bpg | |
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| Position: C Seasons: 1 |
Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding PlayerRIGO SARGEANT (AQUA BEST NINJAS)Statistics: 12.7 rpg, 1 spg, 2 bpg, 3.3 fpg Season Notes: Sargeant pretty much didn’t play a 1st quarter this season, so his defensive numbers come in limited minutes. This can’t even account for the shots he changed, he was simply a massive presence in the paint. |
| Runner-up: (F) Will Haile (DYN) 13.8 rpg, 2.2 spg, 1.6 bpg, 2.2 fpg | |
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 Position: GSeasons: 17 |
The Sam Lo Hustle AwardALEX TSAY (HONEY BADGERS)Statistics: 6.3 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg, 3.5 spg, 0.8 bpg Season Notes: The veteran Tsay has put up gaudier numbers in the past, but if you want to talk about the eye test, there is nobody who leaves it all out on the floor more than the “Honey Badger” himself. |
| Runner-up: (F) Will Haile (DYN) 17.4 ppg, 13.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.2 spg, 1.6 bpg | |
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 Position: GSeasons: R |
Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding RookieDAIN SCHEIBEL (PWC IIII)Statistics: 22.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.2 spg Season Notes: Scheibel got out to a fast start, scoring virtually at will in the 1st half of the season. Unfortunately, PWC didn’t finish as strong as they had hoped, but Scheibel was the best point guard in D1 WN this season. |
| Runner-up: (F/C) Quinn Hood (TOP) 17.6 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2 spg, 1.2 bpg | |
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All-Dynasty First Team(G) Dain Scheibel (PWC) 22.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.2 spg All-Dynasty Second Team(G) Shaun Crummy (70S) 15 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.5 spg All-Defensive Team(G) Alex Tsay (HON) 6 rpg, 3.5 spg, 0.8 bpg, 2.8 fpg All-Hustle Team(G) Alex Tsay (HON) 6.3 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg, 3.5 spg, 0.8 bpg All-Rookie Team(G) Dain Scheibel (PWC) 22.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.2 spg |
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TDL Fall 2016 End-of-Season Player Honors (D2)
2nd Division (Sundays)
 Position: F/CSeasons: 6 |
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERNICK LIVERIS (WOLVERINES)Statistics: 19 ppg, 47% FGs, 77% FTs, 9.3 rpg, 1.2 apg, 2.2 spg Season Notes: The veteran forward had maybe the best season of his TDL career, leading his 6-1 Wolverines team in points, FG%, rebounds, and tooth replacements. Not to mention leadership, doing everything needed for his team, he was also arguably the best two-way player in D2 this season. |
| Runner-up: (G) Ace Watanasuparp (FOB) 21.4 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg, 2.2 spg | |
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 Position: F/CSeasons: 6 |
Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding PlayerJOSEPH BRAVO (BOMB SQUAD)Statistics: 8.5 rpg, 3.5 spg, 1.3 bpg, 1 fpg Season Notes: No player was more committed to making big plays on the defensive end this season than Bravo. But more importantly, his toughness and physicality gave BOM an extra edge that was integral to their title run. |
| Runner-up: (C) Frank Ward (GOA) 6.8 rpg, 0.2 spg, 2.4 bpg, 1.8 fpg | |
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 Position: G/F/CSeasons: 8 |
The Sam Lo Hustle AwardSHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)Statistics: 12 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 5 apg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg Season Notes: Salar and Bravo were D2’s most formidable front-court, which is saying a lot in a big man-dominated league this season. Salar did it all, essentially the team’s only point guard all season, playing all positions. |
| Runner-up: (F/C) Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 15.8 ppg, 12 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.8 spg | |
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| Position: G Seasons: R |
Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding RookieNAKAMI MORRISON (NYUNITED)Statistics: 14.7 ppg, 44% FGs, 7.3 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2.3 spg Season Notes: Morrison was the most athletic, versatile guard in D2 this season. A ball hawk on defense and an acrobatic finisher, Morrison seemed to make thrilling (if at times unnecessarily difficult) plays all season long. |
| Runner-up: (C) Frank Ward (GOA) 14.8 ppg, 50% FGs, 6.8 rpg, 1 apg, 2.4 bpg | |
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All-Dynasty First Team(G) Ace Watanasuparp (FOB) 21.4 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg, 2.2 spg All-Dynasty Second Team(G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 14.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2.3 spg All-Defensive Team(G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 7.3 rpg, 2.3 spg, 0 bpg, 0.3 fpg All-Hustle Team(G) Nickolas Abrapour (WOL) 9.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg All-Rookie Team(G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 14.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2.3 spg |
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2nd Division (Weeknights)
 Position: GSeasons: R |
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERJOSH FAN (NY DYNASTY)Statistics: 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg Season Notes: He was the best two-way player in D2, and led his team on an 8-1 road to the chip. You can’t ask for much more than that. Oh yea, he also made clutch plays on both ends of the court when his team needed them most all season long. |
| Runner-up: (G/F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg | |
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| Position: G Seasons: R |
Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding PlayerJOSH FAN (NY DYNASTY)Statistics: 6.5 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0 bpg, 1.8 fpg Season Notes: As mentioned, Fan dominated on both ends. When he wasn’t putting up almost 20 ppg, he was shutting down the other team’s best offensive guard, even guarding big men, and playing the back line in zone. |
| Runner-up: (C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 11.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.3 bpg, 3 fpg | |
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 Position: G/FSeasons: R |
The Sam Lo Hustle AwardMAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)Statistics: 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg Season Notes: As much as Fan was great, Ruffin was right there. His #s were astronomical all season. The slight edge going to Fan perhaps due to JLA’s overall depth, but Ruffin was every bit as deserving of MVP as Fan. |
| Runner-up: (C) Andre Lowden (NYE) 6.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 1 spg, 0.4 bpg | |
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| Position: G/F Seasons: R |
Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding RookieMAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)Statistics: 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg Season Notes: So, Fan is also a rookie, but voters tend to try and not double and triple up awards, and we don’t stop them. Ruffin was simply dominant all season, putting up crazy #s on both ends of the court. |
| Runner-up: (F) Brian Law (GMM) 14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg | |
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All-Dynasty First Team(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg All-Dynasty Second Team(G) Justin Rodriguez (JLA) 12.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2 spg All-Defensive Team(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 6.5 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0 bpg, 1.8 fpg, 0.8 fpg All-Hustle Team(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg All-Rookie Team(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg |
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TDL Fall 2016 Premier Division Champions – Metta World War
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TDL Fall 2016 1st Division (WN) Champions – Top Stars
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TDL Fall 2016 2nd Division (WN) Champions – NY Dynasty
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TDL Fall 2016 Championship Preview (Premier)
(1) METTA WORLD WAR vs (2) TEAM SIX
Championship – Wednesday (12/6) 8pm at Murry Bergtraum HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| Guess who’s back? In four seasons now, Metta World War has reached the championship game three times. They have never lost a title game, and they have never lost to SIX in any game. The Mettas are here to pick up some black & gold snapbacks. Their only weakness all season, if you can call it that, was depth. Often playing short-handed, it hasn’t mattered yet, but with SIX’s deep roster, it just might. |  MWW 7-0 |
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As much as MWW is looking to reassert their dynasty, Team Six is looking to build onto theirs. They are the defending champs after all, and they want those gold snapbacks just as badly, if not more. They have the deepest roster in the league, and a clutch PG at the helm who makes all the right plays at the end of games. They’ve never been more evenly matched with MWW, this one is virtually a toss-up. |
| Key Player: Chaz Thomas
Easily the best two-way player that TDL has ever seen. Thomas is an MVP candidate every season, and this was one of his best, leading the team in scoring, steals and blocks. In the semis, he was 100% tuned in. If that holds up, can’t lose. X-Factor: Shamel Arasmo Arasmo is also a former MVP, which attests to how much talent is on the MWW roster. This hasn’t been his strongest season, but he is more than capable of a dominant final game to close out another title. |
Pos: G/F 17.8 ppg 3.7 spg 1.7 bpg
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Key Player: Scott Weisfeld
If Thomas is the MVP for MWW then Weisfeld stakes that claim for SIX, that’s because both are not only counted on for big #s, but they’re also the catalyst on both ends of the ball teams. Never mind his size, Weisfeld is a huge competitor. X-Factor: Marcus Brown Brown hasn’t been present for quite some time, but he is still eligible for the playoffs. When he was on the floor for SIX this season, he was a dominant force. He can be the game changer if he’s available. |
TDL Fall 2016 Championship Preview (D1 WN)
(5) AQUA BEST NINJAS vs (6) TOP STARS
Championship – Wednesday (12/6) 9pm at Murry Bergtraum HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| These are the two lowest seeds TDL has ever seen in a title game, but it’s more a testament to how close the field really was. There was no stand out favorite to win it all. Aqua Best Ninjas are sparked by a deep roster of (G)s, anchored by D1’s biggest player (C) Rigo Sargeant. But if (F) Jason Wu remains out with an ankle injury suffered in the semis, this team will be short a scorer they can’t really afford to lose. | ABN 4-4 |
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As mentioned in the semis preview, the Top Stars took awhile to get here but they’re the hottest team in the league right now. They have a big, physical line-up that can score in transition, and in the half-court. They can take in the paint, and hurt you from the perimeter. What they don’t have is depth and a bona fide PG. With the pressure D ABN is capable of (and will) put on, ball-handling will be the difference in this ball game. |
| Key Player: Rigo Sargeant
As mentioned, Sargeant is easily the biggest player in D1, and when he chooses to assert himself, there isn’t much stopping him in the paint. Can’t say much for his jumper as we haven’t seen it used very much, but this man is a singular force. X-Factor: Ian Yu Yu is a crafty veteran guard that can put up numbers all across the board for ABN. But he’ll need to pick up the scoring in this one if Wu cannot go. The paint be crowded, which doesn’t make it any easier. |
Pos: C 14.3 ppg 12.7 rpg 2 bpg
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Key Player: Ben Perkins
For awhile, Perkins been this team’s spiritual leader. He brings a fire and competitiveness to the game that has sparked his team during this playoff run. Perkins can score all over the court, but his biggest strength might be his offensive rebounding. X-Factor: Quinn Hood The rookie (C) is a major factor to TOP’s surprising run this season. He brings a versatile game, scoring in the paint and with the J. And he’s as adept at passing the ball as he is at finding open spots on the floor. |
