Thunder Up! - OVER.

[dare]

I like those rookies especially with the traits of penetrating and size

[Justine.]

KidJustin, hova-, Thanks man.

dare,

[Justine.]

[Justine.]

John Wall takes home T-Mobile Rookie of the Year



NEW YORK -- John Wall of the Washington Wizards is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2010-11 T-Mobile NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today.

Drafted with the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, Wall averaged a rookie-and team-leading 19.5 points and 6.7 assists, he also averaged 3.5 boards and 2.0 steals for 82 games (all starts). Wall was the only rookie to lead his team in three statistical categories, including points, assists and steals.

Wall was named T-Mobile Rookie of the Month for the whole season and represented the Wizards in the 2011 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge, where he won the MVP award where he finished a new record, 25 assists to go along with 23 points and six steals.

The Eddie Gottlieb Trophy is named in honor of Eddie Gottlieb, one of the NBA's founders who coached the Philadelphia Warriors to the NBA championship in 1946-47.

[KidJustin]

[Justine.]

Kevin Durant wins NBA Most Valuable Player Award



NEW YORK -- Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2010-11 NBA Most Valuable Player presented by Kia Motors, the NBA announced today.

The 4-year swingman totaled totaled 1,345 points including 116 first place votes, from a panel of 122 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Players were awarded 10 points for each first-place vote, seven points for each second-place vote, five for third, three for fourth and one for each fifth-place vote received.

Rounding out the top five in voting for this season's award are Miami's LeBron James (715 points), the Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (612 points), Miami's Dwyane Wade (588) and Atlanta's Josh Smith (210).

Durant, the only Thunder and the youngest player ever to win the award, was again named the scoring champion for the 2010-11 season by his 30.2 points, and averaged 7.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2 blocks, leading Oklahoma City to a 57-25 regular season record, best in the West. The Thunder now are facing the San Antonio Spurs in the second round and trailing 0-1.

The NBA MVP trophy is named in honor of the late Maurice Podoloff, the first commissioner of the NBA who served from 1946 until his retirement in 1963.

[Cruzerr]

Well, he deserved it. Now the really hard task is to get the MVP status and the title to show for it Good Luck

[KidJustin]

[Nutellar]

Congrats for winning MVP

[Justine.]

VS
Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
May 2, 2011 | Game Two | Conference Semifinals

Starting Lineups
Aaron Brooks | PG | Russell Westbrook
Manu Ginobili | SG | Thabo Sefolosha
Richard Jefferson | SF | Kevin Durant
Tim Duncan | PF | Jeff Green
Matt Bonner | C | Serge Ibaka

| 23 | 28 | 15 | 26 | 92
| 31 | 20 | 27 | 16 | 94
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Thunder take Game 2, draw even with the Spurs

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate his first MVP award.

He had 35 points to go along with eight rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-92 in a thriller to tie the series a game apiece in their Western Conference Semifinals series.

Durant received his Most Valuable Player trophy from NBA Commissioner David Stern in a brief ceremony before the game. He stated for the Thunder fans after receiving the award, that the Thunder will still be playing until June and win it all.

The youngest MVP ever, start the game very well, by scoring 17 points in the first quarter only to put the Thunder ahead 31-23 at the end of the first.

There are also help that came, Russell Westbrook is still struggling in the series and shot only now for 6-of-22 to finish 20 points, he also had 11 assists. Jeff Green had 16 points, and two of his points served as the last points for the Thunder.

With just 15.3 second remaining, Green simply posted up against Matt Bonner and drained a left-handed hook, the ball swish through the net and the fans went crazy. Serge Ibaka's defense on the next possession was felt, as he blocked Tim Duncan's game winning shot.

Duncan finished the game with a double-double, 17 points and 14 rebounds, Aaron Brooks again was their high-man, scoring 23 points, he also had seven rebounds and six dimes. Manu Ginobili added 22 points for the Spurs, who shot 43% from the field and made 11 free throws, 13 less than the Thunder.

The series shifts to San Antonio for an exciting Game 3 and 4.

[Justine.]

Wall, Griffin headline T-Mobile All-Rookie Team



NEW YORK -- John Wall of the Washington Wizards, Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers headline the group of rookies name to the 2010-11 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team, the NBA announced today. Wall, the unanimous selection and the winner of the 2010-11 Rookie of the Year Award, finished with 55 votes. Griffin, the first overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, received a total of 52 votes.

Rounding out the T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team are Toronto's Ed Davis (48 points), Philadelphia's Evan Turner (45 points) and Minnesota's Wesley Johnson (41 points).

The 2010-11 T-Mobile Rookie of the Year, Wall averaged a rookie-and team-leading 19.5 points and 6.7 assists, to go along with 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals. Among rookies, Wall also was first in minutes (38.6 mpg) and field goals made (546).

Griffin also a six time T-Mobile Rookie of the Month selection like Wall, ranked second among rookie in scoring (14.4 ppg), rebounds (9.3 rpg) and steals (1.1).

While the T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Second Team consists of New Jersey's Derrick Favors, Oklahoma City's Eiji Sawakita, Los Angeles' Al-Farouq Aminu, Memphis' Xavier Henry and Golden State's Ekpe Udoh.

2010-11 NBA All-Rookie First Team



2010-11 NBA All-Rookie Second Team

[Justine.]

Miami's Wade, Boston's Rondo lead All-Defensive team



NEW YORK -- Miami Heat guard, Dwyane Wade and guard Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics headline the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today. By totaling 57 points overall, including 28 First Team votes, Howard edged Rondo (50 points overall and 23 First Team votes) as the leading vote-getter.

Also selected to the All-Defensive Team are forward Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks (42 points), Indiana's Danny Granger (36 points) and 2010-11 Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace (31 points) from the Dallas Mavericks.

Wade led all the players in steals by averaging a career-high 2.9 steals, he also had 1.3 blocks per game. Rondo is behind Wade in steals, averaging 2.5 steals to go along with 6.2 rebounds per game.

The NBA All-Defensive Second Team consists of guard Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento's Tyreke Evans, Miami's LeBron James, Los Angeles' Pau Gasol and Orlando's Dwight Howard.

2010-11 NBA All-Defensive First Team



2010-11 NBA All-Defensive Second Team

[Justine.]

Durant, Howard, pace All-NBA Team



NEW YORK -- Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, winner of the 2010-11 Most Valuable Player and Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, were unanimous selections to the 2010-11 All-NBA First Team, the NBA announced today. Joining Durant and Howard on the First Team are LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat, Golden State's Monta Ellis was also included.

Durant, who earns First Team honors for second straight season now, was first in the NBA in scoring (30.2 points per game) and averaged 7.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2 blocks.

Howard, an All-NBA First Team selection for the fourth consecutive season, became the first ever player to lead the league in rebounding and blocks in three consecutive seasons, averaging 12.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks. He also averaged 15.2 points per outing (fifth among centers).

James, an All-NBA First Team selection for fourth straight season and fifth time overall, averaged 25.3 points (sixth in the league), 7.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.

Earning his third straight First Team selection, Wade was the league's fifth-leading scorer (27.2 ppg), while also averaging 4.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.9 steals and 1.3 blocks.

While Ellis earns his first All-NBA First Team selection, averaged a third-best in scoring (28.8 ppg), to go along with 5.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.0 steals per outing.

The All-NBA Second Team consists of Chicago's Derrick Rose, Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Indiana's Danny Granger, Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks and New Jersey's Brook Lopez.

As for the All-NBA Third Team, they are consists of Boston's Rajon Rondo, San Antonio's Manu Ginobili, Pau Gasol of Lakers, Rudy Gay of the Memphi Grizzlies and Utah's Al Jefferson.

2010-11 All-NBA First Team



2010-11 All-NBA Second Team



2010-11 All-NBA Third Team

[Cruzerr]

Wait, Howard was All-NBA first team, but was All-Defensive Second, that some surprising stuff

[Justine.]

Cruzerr, blame 2k

[Justine.]

NBA Draft Cards

[Houndy]

Love the Draft Articles, looking good

[kibaxx7]

Hey, missed a lot of updates here. Lovin' the player traits, and great job winning the MVP and the Japanese in the Rookie Team

[KidJustin]

just wondering...

are these draft prospects real people? (i don't recognized name or face) 2k generated rookies? or NLSC-ers?

[Justine.]

Houndy, Thanks!

Thierry •, Got plenty of time to do that updates! Sawakita being on the second team rookie is a surprise for me, the bitch is unhappy and maybe will not accept our contract offer during resignation period

KidJustin, They are generated ones

[Justine.]

VS
Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
May 4, 2011 | Game Three | Conference Semifinals

Starting Lineups
Aaron Brooks | PG | Russell Westbrook
Manu Ginobili | SG | Thabo Sefolosha
Richard Jefferson | SF | Kevin Durant
Tim Duncan | PF | Jeff Green
Matt Bonner | C | Serge Ibaka

| 31 | 28 | 40 | 28 | 127
| 22 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 97
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Brooks, Duncan leads Spurs to blowout Thunder and take Game 3

SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs received numerous negative comments and response from what the Spurs management did in the trade deadline, guess they should be happy right now.

Aaron Brooks accepted all the criticisms as he arrived in San Antonio, but now he must earn a plenty amount of respect, as he scored 33 points on a efficient 11-of-16 shooting including 8-of-12 from downtown to help the Spurs blowout and take the Game 3 of their series against the Thunder, 127-97. Brooks three-point barrage in the third quarter where he made six threes to led the Spurs dominate the third quarter, 40-28. In the outing, Brooks also had 10 assists.

The Spurs opened the game with a big lead over the Thunder and kept it. Tim Duncan also played at his best by scoring 22 points and grabbing 14 rebounds while Manu Ginobili slightly finished the game with a triple-double, 19 points, 12 rebounds and eight steals. Two other players scored double figures, Richard Jefferson and James Anderson each scored 14 and 13 points respectively for the Spurs who shot 55% from the field and made 14 of their 29 attempts in three point land. They also had the upperhand with their bench production, 37-23.

Spurs opened their series against the Thunder on their home and stole the Game 1from them by a small margin, in the next game, Spurs thought they had it again, but Jeff Green's hook shot squandered the Spurs' fury. With all these three games, Brooks led the Spurs in terms of scoring.

Russell Westbrook led the Thunder with 31 points, and Green scored 23 points. Kevin Durant surprisingly struggled all night, finishing only 3-of-16 from the field for just nine points, his lowest points scored in this season. Adding to the insult, Durant also wasted the team's possession five times.

Thunder also struggled in the rebounding department, only grabbing 26 compared to Spurs' 45. Brooks cooled off in the fourth quarter as he rested the last eight minutes of the game.

[kibaxx7]

Nice to see Brooks like that.

[Cruzerr]

Seems the MVP pressure got into Durants Head. Next game is going to be better

[KidJustin]

oh no

better step up ur game...or u might get thierry'd out of the playoffs!

[Justine.]

Thierry •, He's lights out. Damnit.

Cruzerr, Can't shoot anything with him, dunno what's wrong.

KidJustin, Gotta bounceback, but...

Played Game 4, fucking Ginobili