It’s been a confusing, pressed year in the NBA, with postponed games, positive COVID-19 tests and sporadic lineup changes dictated by the league’s health and safety protocols. Just over a quarter of the way through this 2020–21 season, it’s hard to craft any rock solid takeaways. But to highlight some of what we have seen so far, here are some fake, fun, totally random awards that may or may not hold up over the next several months.
Most Dominant Player: Joel Embiid
Through the 2021 season’s opening six weeks, the gaps between LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Steph Curry, Luka Donu010diu0107, and Joel Embiid are small.