Even if it’s not, Dallas fans know how valuable Brunson is to this team. Brunson deserves for his breakout season to be rewarded with Sixth Man of the Year. They certainly wouldn’t be favorites for the fifth seed. He possesses +1400 odds of winning Sixth Man of the Year.

It’s hard to imagine where the Mavericks would be without his contributions. Shooting guard Kevin Huerter is another candidate that oddsmakers are paying close attention to. On a team with Kristaps Porzingis and Richardson, it’s Brunson who’s emerged as Doncic’s most valuable sidekick. Brunson’s flexibility on offense has unlocked a new level to the Dallas offense. He can play off-ball, while Brunson handles playmaking duties, or they can even screen for each other for a small guard pick and pop. However, Brunson’s presence has given Doncic more options. This allows Brunson to have more minutes with Doncic, where they’ve linked up well.ĭoncic usually gets doubled, which can lead to problems. That’s a skillset no one else in Dallas possesses.Įven though Brunson comes off the bench, he now routinely plays in the closing lineup, usually replacing Josh Richardson. Every coach in the VTB league has a «Joker» a player who steps off the bench and gives the team momentum, which often changes the balance of power on the court. It doesn’t matter who starts the game it’s important who finishes it. Whether it does or doesn’t, here are the five premier candidates for the 6MOY Award with roughly 3/4 of the 82-game schedule in the books. Who is the 6th Man of the Year The main candidates for «Joker» award. As of right now, nobody knows when or if the NBA 2019-20 regular season will continue. He pushes the ball and attacks the rim before the defense is set. Before the NBA Season Suspension, many players were making a great case for the Sixth Man of the Year Award. Harrell is the presumptive favorite for the award after losing out to his teammate, Lou Williams last season. Jalen Brunson is the one player who doesn’t quite fit that mold.ĭespite being undersized, Brunson is a good rebounder, which he uses for transition offense. Because of his contributions, Bertans is in the running for the NBAs Sixth Man of the Year Award, but how realistic are his chances How close is he to some of the top candidates Montrezl Harrell, Los Angeles Clippers. This means role players are only expected to play defense, set screens, and shoot threes. Doncic is the engine of the offense and everyone else must play off him.

The Mavericks have clearly defined roles for all of their players. Jalen Brunson is the Mavericks’ most versatile player Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

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