stormi wrote:One of the most magnificent seasons in modern NBA history. 33.1 pts, 10.2 reb, 4.2 ast on 65.5 TS%. The best scoring season at that efficiency since Steph's MVP in 2016 when he averaged 30.1 on 66.9 TS%.
- He has three 50 point games in a single season, most at his position since Kareem
- Most PPG on 50% shooting since MJ
- Had 59/11/8 with a steal and 7 blocks earlier this season, which is a top 10 regular season game score performance ever
- 47/18/5 with 3 steals and 2 blocks on national television against Denver. 52/11/6 on 20/25 shooting when he dissected Boston. Been ridiculous in the clutch this season, has hit like 6 game winners or go ahead shots late in 4th quarters - including multiple game saving blocks. Leaps improved as a playmaker and at reading double teams.
And while most of his plaudits are given on the offensive end, he's also anchoring a top 10 defense while being 90th+ percentile in most rim deterrent metrics. To me he is the most important and talented defender of any of the candidates as he is the anchor and pillar of the 76ers defense.
From missing the first two seasons of his career due to a broken navicular bone, to his younger brother dying in an accident that made him so depressed he almost quit professional basketball, to winning his second straight scoring title and league MVP.
He is one of the greatest to ever step onto the hardwood, and the scary part is that I don't think he's peaked yet.
Get your ass back here, we need you for the playoff run.