Russell Westbrook has his triple-doubles, James Harden is probably the quintessential modern NBA player and LeBron James is having a typically MVP-worthy season. But among this year’s top candidates for the Maurice Podoloff Trophy,1
Yes, that’s what the NBA calls the hunk of hardware it gives the most valuable player. Podoloff was the , serving from 1949 to 1963, and he oversaw some the league’s crucial early developments, including the at the urging of Syracuse Nationals owner Danny Biasone.
only San Antonio Spurs swingman Kawhi Leonard can say he’s good at everything there is to do on the basketball court.