MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

NICK 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.

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

JOSEPH 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.

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

SHERWIN 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.

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

NAKAMI 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.

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Ace Watanasuparp (FOB) 21.4 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg, 2.2 spg
(G) David Chu (SXP) 22.8 ppg, 4 rpg, 6.3 apg, 1.3 spg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 12 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 5 apg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Nick Liveris (WOL) 19 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1.2 apg, 2.2 spg
(C) Noah Scovronick (TEA) 25.3 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 1 spg, 2 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 14.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Tommy Wong (RAP) 17.3 ppg, 5 3pg, 4 rpg, 1.8 apg
(F) John Mei (BOM) 13.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.1 apg, 2.9 spg
(F) Chris Di (SXP) 20 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1 spg, 1.4 bpg
(C) Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 15.8 ppg, 12 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.8 spg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 7.3 rpg, 2.3 spg, 0 bpg, 0.3 fpg
(G) Michael Lee (SXP) 7 rpg, 4.3 spg, 0 bpg, 1 fpg
(F) James Zhang (NYU) 5 rpg, 3.3 spg, 0.3 bpg, 3.3 fpg
(F) Joseph Bravo (BOM) 8.5 rpg, 3.5 spg, 1.3 bpg, 1 fpg
(C) Frank Ward (GOA) 6.8 rpg, 0.2 spg, 2.4 bpg, 1.8 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Nickolas Abrapour (WOL) 9.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Derek Lu (RAP) 14.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.3 spg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 12 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 5 apg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 15.8 ppg, 12 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.8 spg
(C) Noah Scovronick (TEA) 25.3 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 1 spg, 2 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 14.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Nickolas Abrapour (WOL) 9.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Feng Chen Li (NYU) 7.3 ppg, 3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.8 spg
(F) Blog Zou (NYU) 13.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2.2 spg, 1 bpg
(C) Frank Ward (GOA) 14.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1 apg, 2.4 bpg

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

JOSH 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.

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

JOSH 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.

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

MAXWELL 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.

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

MAXWELL 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.

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg
(G) Ace Watanasuparp (FOB) 17.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.7 spg
(F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) Brian Law (GMM) 14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg
(C) Jarrett McCrea (JLA) 12.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2 spg, 1.7 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Justin Rodriguez (JLA) 12.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2 spg
(G) William Moy (DYN) 15 ppg, 3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.7 spg
(F) Adam Wang (GMM) 9.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.3 apg, 3 spg
(F) Bada Hong (NGC) 9.7 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.8 spg
(C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 7.5 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.3 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 6.5 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0 bpg, 1.8 fpg, 0.8 fpg
(G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 16.7 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg, 
(F) Brian Law (GMM) 7.5 rpg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg, 2.3 fpg
(F) Bada Hong (NGC) 8 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0.7 bpg, 3.5 fpg
(C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 11.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.3 bpg, 3 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg
(G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) Brian Law (GMM) 14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg
(F) Kasime Cole (JLA) 7.5 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.3 bpg
(C) Andre Lowden (NYE) 6.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 1 spg, 0.4 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg
(G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) Brian Law (GMM) 14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg
(F) Jarrett McCrea (JLA) 12.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2 spg, 1.7 bpg
(C) Andre Lowden (NYE) 6.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 1 spg, 0.4 bpg

56-55

As alluded to in the semifinals here in this blurb, Fan has been the best two-way player in D2 this season. He’ll carry the load again, but DYN will need a front-court player to step up to defend GMM’s best option.

X-Factor: Will Moy

On paper, DYN has the best back court in D2. But Moy and vet (G) Ren Hsieh have been inconsistent. Moy made just 20% of his 3FGs this season, and with Fan, this trio of guards is avg 11 TOpg. DYN needs a strong outing from Moy to win. 

Pos: G
19.3 ppg
6.5 rpg
2.8 spg

Pos: G
15 ppg
3.8 apg
2.7 spg

Pos: G
13.2 ppg
5.7 rpg
2.5 apg

Law is strong, skilled, and will be the best athlete on the floor. He shoots efficiently and contributes across the stat sheet. Beyond being GMM’s best finisher, he also may be their best hustle player.

X-Factor: Tommy Wong

The veteran shooter Wong started the season off red hot, but has since cooled off. This does not mean DYN can sleep on him. He is still the most dangerous shooter on the floor, and very capable of making 10 3FGs in the game if he heats up again.

56-52

This has been arguably Liveris’ best career season. The veteran big has scored vintage efficiency, and he has never played with any shortage of defensive intensity. It was always the offense that was questionable, not this season.

X-Factor: Nick Abrapour

Abrapour may be the most athletic player on the floor, maybe more so than Morrison. He’s also relentless. But his shot is erratic, which keeps him an x-factor. If he’s on, he makes WOL real tough to beat.

Pos: F
19 ppg
9.3 rpg
2.2 spg

Pos: G
9.7 ppg
6.8 rpg
2.3 spg

Pos: F
13.6 ppg
9.6 rpg
2.2 spg

Morrison is arguably the best 1-on-1 player in D2, he can create his own shot, hit the 3 and play-make as well as anyone. He’s also a terror in the passing lanes. Don’t be loose with the ball around him, he will take it and score with a quickness.

X-Factor: Blog Zou

Zou is a force with his versatility and physicality. But he tends to lose his composure, and that not only affects him, but his entire team. If he can keep cool, he can give NYU a real shot at upsetting the #1 seed. 

58-55

When Salar first joined BOM, he had to feel his way to this point. But now he’s their spiritual & physical leader from start to finish. BOM will go as far as Salar takes them. And that’s been as far a previous title with this team.

X-Factor: John Mei

Mei led the team in scoring this fall, but he still isn’t what you would call consistent. When he’s on, he’s a tough match-up due to his length and athleticism. He can get any shot he wants when he’s on.

Pos: F
12 ppg
11.2 rpg
5 apg

Pos: F
13.6 ppg
3.7 rpg
2.9 spg

P: G/F
14.3 ppg
4.2 rpg
2.2 apg

Watanasuparp is a scorer of pure will power. He just will not stop attacking. That can be a bit of a double-edged sword, especially vs a defensively savvy team like BOM, but he’s carried FOB all season and there’s no stopping now.

Key Player: David Ri

Ri can be erratic on offense, it seems like he doesn’t want to be the focal point, which is okay now with Watanasuparp at the helm. But if Ri gets into it on D, and if he’s feeling the jumper, he’s capable of big #s.

58-55

Day in, day out, the multi-time MVP will bring it. This season has been slightly uneven, we all get older but Chu has never been one to step down from a challenge. They’ll face a bigger NYU team, his shooting will be key to spread the floor and open lanes for Di in the paint.

Morrison is great in the passing lanes and on the boards. But his 3-pointer is inconsistent and he likes to shoot them. Still, if NYU is going to have a chance to win, he’ll have to lead the way. The best way Morrison can hurt SXP on the break. He’ll be the fastest player on the court.

52-48

The veteran guard has been around for a long time, and he looks just as fit as he did for the very first bucket he scored in TDL. He is as relentless a scorer as there is in D2. He will do all he can to put FOB in a position to get a win here.

Tsevdos is a born double-double machine and one D2’s toughest, strongest front-court players. The biggest might just be front-court mate (C) Frank Ward. Between the two of them, they need to control the glass. Not easy vs FOB.

58-56

Even if Wong isn’t hitting all his 3s, you have to stay on him, and that opens up the rest of GMM’s offense. Leave him for one second, and one three might turn into ten. Wong is as streaky a shooter as there is in D3. His shot can change the game.

X-Factor: Brian Law

The rookie Law is versatile, a solid defender, and the finisher in the paint they’ve needed all season. He can also defend a number of pos, which is important for a generally undersized GMM front-line.

Pos: G
13.2 ppg
5.7 rpg
2.5 apg

Pos: F
14.5 ppg
7.5 rpg
3.8 apg

Pos: G
12.9 ppg
5.6 rpg
3.1 apg

The veteran guard has been Gritty’s primary scorer this season. Though his shooting efficiency isn’t great, he will attack the defense relentlessly from beginning to end. You can cont on the fact Watanasuparp will not get tired before you do. 

X-Factor: Mark Lee

Before Watanasuparp was added to the roster, Lee was scoring 20 ppg as the first option. He is a great second option now if teams focus efforts on Watanasuparp. He can still take over stretches if needed. 

61-55

Fan is arguably the best one-on-one defender and scorer in D2. He can play from start to finish, but even if he is out, there’s little drop off from there with (G) Will Moy & (G) Ren Hsieh also at guard.

X-Factor: Timothy Chin

Chin is an undersized PF, but he is tough, physical and a stretch 4 with his 3-pt shot. In fact, he’s DYN’s best perimeter threat. And if he’s matched up with a smaller player, he can take him to the block and post him up as well.

Pos: G
19.3 ppg
6.5 rpg
2.8 spg

Pos: F
13.2 ppg
2.6 3pg
8.6 rpg

Pos: G
13 ppg
1.7 rpg
1 apg

If Chu is on, he changes the whole tenor of a game. But you can’t leave him alone even if he isn’t, which opens up the rest of the offense. The question is whether they can post enough points on an off-night.

Key Player: Eugene Truong

Fan guarded Chu in their reg season match-up and won their match-up, but Truong lit up the other DYN guards, nearly sparking a comeback in the 4th qtr. If given the chance, Truong can score with anyone in D2.