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Milwaukee Bucks: Predicting NBA Awards

By Brian Sampson

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a slam dunk against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bucks 114-105. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a slam dunk against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Bucks 114-105. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 19: Lou Willia ms #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers runs back to his bench after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter at Staples Center on March 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 19: Lou Willia ms #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers runs back to his bench after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter at Staples Center on March 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) /

Sixth Man of the Year

This is the award that has the fewest drama. It doesn’t appear to be a heated race and there aren’t many great candidates outside of Lou Williams. Williams could become a three-time winner after being named the Sixth Man of the Year in 2015 and 2018 as well.

As a player who thrives off the bench- that continues to be true in his age 32 season. Williams has averaged 20.1 points per game-the second highest of his career. His ability to score in bunches off the bench has had a huge impact on the Los Angeles Clippers making the playoffs out West this season.

The single biggest threat to Williams winning the award in back-to-back seasons is his own teammate, Montrezl Harrell. Harrell is having himself a fine season, but voters tend to gravitate toward the guards and wings for this award.

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