The Valley of the Suns team has come together to give their predictions on the 2016-17 NBA season awards.<..."/> The Valley of the Suns team has come together to give their predictions on the 2016-17 NBA season awards.<..."/>
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Valley of the Suns Season Awards

By Lucas McLean

Mar 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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1st Place

Eric Gordon (80)

Minutes Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks FG% TS%
31 16.2 2.7 2.5 0.6 0.5 40.6% 55.7%

If there was a Comeback Player of the Year award it would go to Eric Gordon. After years of constant injuries Gordon has finally swung together enough health to have a meaningful season. It couldn’t have come at a better time. Gordon is in the best possible situation to thrive. He no longer has the pressure of being the highest paid player on the team and can just focus on being the best role player possible. Mike D’Antoni has given Gordon the green light from three-point range and the results have been major. An insane 65.1% of Gordon’s shots this season have been taken from behind the arc. His field goal percentage is skewed because of this. On face value 40% is terrible from the field but taking into account a majority of his shots come the three that percentage in context in not that bad. For more context he shoots 37% from downtown and 47% from two-point range.

James Harden has had a remarkable season but a simple eye test over the course of the season can assure that Houston wouldn’t be where it is without the impact of Gordon off the bench.

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