Even as 2010s ends tonight, here is NBA piled up awards from 2010 - 2019 based on individual statistics, winning contributions, team success, impact on the sport, consistency, longevity age and health according to the Washington Post.
1.Most valuable player of the 2010s: LeBron James
He thumped everyone's in the last 10 years in every category, as Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan were no his matches, not to mention upcoming ilks of Kevin Durant, and Warriors king of 'pace and space' Stephen Curry and James Harden.
He has won three titles, three MVP awards and three MVP final awards and reached Finals in eight straight years.
In addition, James has finished top four in MVP voting every year since 2010-2018. He ranks first in all-star votes, social media followers, sneaker and Jersey sales; having switch from Miami (2010) to Cleveland (2014) and Los Angeles (2018)
2. Defensive Player of the 2010s: Kawhi Leonard
According to the New York Times, pundits argue that were it not for Kawhi's magical 2019 playoff run, 2017 defensive player of the year, Draymond Green should have been the man. Whereas Green cannot be ignored due to his mobile, positional interchange Leonard is a lockdown expert and a nightmare to superstars including James having thwarted him in 2013 and 2014 finals, while winning back to back defensive player of the year awards 2015 and 2016.
3. Most improved player of the 2010s: Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Greek basket wizard is the reigning MVP.
Rated 15th overall in 2013, the 25th years old attacker has improved in the last seven years in player efficiency rate, usage, scoring average, and rebounding number each season and won most improved player in 2017.
He is an all-round player, dreaded lead playmaker, great passer and clinical finisher, leader and best defender.
4. Sixth man of the 2010s: Andre Iguodala
Forget Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams; each bagging three Sixth man of the years accolades for the past decade.
The ultimate substitute of 2010 was Andre. The former all-star decision to start at the bench in 2014 was deemed a factor that saw Golden warriors rise to supreme. He won 2015 Finals MVP thanks to his shielding of James and later his defensive stands.
5. Rookie of the 2010s: Blake Griffin
Despite him suffering numerous knee injuries, the 2011 Rookie of the Year averaged 22.5 points,12.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists aged 21. A thing that earned him all-star honour and won Slam Dunk contest to boot. His 9.8 win shares as a rookie is still the most since Chris Paul's 10.4 in 2006.
6. Coach of the 2010s: Steve Kerr
Even though, he began coaching late in 2014 compared to Gregg Popovich, Rick Carlisle and Erik Spoelstra. He recovered by leading a winning side in a five-year streak in NBA history. Not to forget his key decision that shaped the game thanks to his philosophical approach.
7. Executive of the 2010s: Masai Ujiri
The Toronto Raptors President stood out thanks to his brave yet risky moves.
He took unhappy Kawhi Leonard from San Antonio, a move that paid off with 2019 title. He was able to keep Kyle Lowry, tricked Knicks in the Andrea Bargnani deal among other deals in NBA. And not to forget, the firing of the reigning coach of the year Dwane Casey in favour of Nick Nurse, made him stand out from the pack.
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