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Single Award Winners; Guys who were only ever lauded for their play once in a career - A THREAD.
This list contains players to only win one award in their career TO DATE (JUNE 22ND 2020).
Awards include;
MVP
FMVP
All Star Game MVP
DPOY
6th Man
ROTY
MIP
Lets begin!
Awards include;
MVP
FMVP
All Star Game MVP
DPOY
6th Man
ROTY
MIP
Lets begin!
1974 Finals MVP - John Havlicek.
1974 Finals Series: 26.4pts, 7.7rbd. 4.7ast, 1.9stl. 42.9 FG%, 87.2 FT%.
Despite the highly decorated career, Havlicek only ever captured on individual award for his career when he led the Celtics to championship glory in 1974.
1974 Finals Series: 26.4pts, 7.7rbd. 4.7ast, 1.9stl. 42.9 FG%, 87.2 FT%.
Despite the highly decorated career, Havlicek only ever captured on individual award for his career when he led the Celtics to championship glory in 1974.
1976 Finals MVP - Jo Jo White.
1976 Finals Series: 21.7pts, 4.3rbd, 5.8ast, 1.5stl. 43.9 FG%, 87.8 FT%.
A 7 x All Star in his own right, White proved pivotal in the Celtics defeating the Suns in 6 games.
1976 Finals Series: 21.7pts, 4.3rbd, 5.8ast, 1.5stl. 43.9 FG%, 87.8 FT%.
A 7 x All Star in his own right, White proved pivotal in the Celtics defeating the Suns in 6 games.
1979 Finals MVP - Dennis Johnson.
1979 Finals Series: 22.6pts, 6rbd, 6ast, 1.8stl, 2.2blk. 45.9 FG%, 71.9 FT%.
The 1979 Finals MVP came as the Sonics won their only championship. Meanwhile, Johnson will be remembered as one of the best defensive guards in league history.
1979 Finals Series: 22.6pts, 6rbd, 6ast, 1.8stl, 2.2blk. 45.9 FG%, 71.9 FT%.
The 1979 Finals MVP came as the Sonics won their only championship. Meanwhile, Johnson will be remembered as one of the best defensive guards in league history.
1981 Finals MVP - Cedric Maxwell.
1981 Finals Series: 17.7pts, 9.5rbd, 2.8ast, 0.2stl, 0.1blk. 56.8 FG%, 75.9 FT%.
Maxwell proved to be a reliable option against a rampaging Rockets team in 1981, and remained a key playoff player for the rest of his Celtic& #39;s career.
1981 Finals Series: 17.7pts, 9.5rbd, 2.8ast, 0.2stl, 0.1blk. 56.8 FG%, 75.9 FT%.
Maxwell proved to be a reliable option against a rampaging Rockets team in 1981, and remained a key playoff player for the rest of his Celtic& #39;s career.
1988 Finals MVP - James Worthy.
1988 Finals Series: 22pts, 7.4rbd, 4.4ast, 0.7stl, 0.6blk. 49.2 FG%, 00 3P%, 73.5 FT%.
Big Game James earned his stripes with performances like this one. A 7 x All Star and one of the best third options in NBA History.
1988 Finals Series: 22pts, 7.4rbd, 4.4ast, 0.7stl, 0.6blk. 49.2 FG%, 00 3P%, 73.5 FT%.
Big Game James earned his stripes with performances like this one. A 7 x All Star and one of the best third options in NBA History.
1989 Finals MVP - Joe Dumars
1989 Finals Series: 27.3pts, 1.8rbd, 6ast, 0.5stl, 0.3blk. 57.6 FG%, 00 3P%, 86.8 FT%.
An elite two-way shooting guard on a back to back championship team, Dumars is best remembered as the good guy of the "Bad Boys."
1989 Finals Series: 27.3pts, 1.8rbd, 6ast, 0.5stl, 0.3blk. 57.6 FG%, 00 3P%, 86.8 FT%.
An elite two-way shooting guard on a back to back championship team, Dumars is best remembered as the good guy of the "Bad Boys."
2004 Finals MVP - Chauncey Billups.
2004 Finals Series: 21pts, 3.2rbd,5.2ast, 1.2stl. 50.9 FG%, 47.1 3P%, 92.9 FT%.
One of the elite point guards of his era, Billups helped teh defensive-minded Pistons to Championship success as a leading offensive option with 50/40/90 shooting
2004 Finals Series: 21pts, 3.2rbd,5.2ast, 1.2stl. 50.9 FG%, 47.1 3P%, 92.9 FT%.
One of the elite point guards of his era, Billups helped teh defensive-minded Pistons to Championship success as a leading offensive option with 50/40/90 shooting
2007 Finals MVP - Tony Parker.
2007 Finals Series: 24.5pts, 5rbd, 3.3ast, 0.8stl. 56.8 FG%, 57.1 3P%, 52.6 FT%.
Much like Billups, Parker was one of the elite point guards of his era, with this performance rocketing up in the minds of a lot of fans.
2007 Finals Series: 24.5pts, 5rbd, 3.3ast, 0.8stl. 56.8 FG%, 57.1 3P%, 52.6 FT%.
Much like Billups, Parker was one of the elite point guards of his era, with this performance rocketing up in the minds of a lot of fans.
2008 Finals MVP - Paul Pierce.
2008 Finals Series: 21.8pts, 4.5rbd, 6.3ast, 1.2stl, 0.3blk. 43.2 FG%, 39.3 3P%, 83 FT%.
The Truth polished off his run as one of the greatest Celtics ever with his efforts in the 2008 NBA Finals.
2008 Finals Series: 21.8pts, 4.5rbd, 6.3ast, 1.2stl, 0.3blk. 43.2 FG%, 39.3 3P%, 83 FT%.
The Truth polished off his run as one of the greatest Celtics ever with his efforts in the 2008 NBA Finals.
2015 Finals MVP - Andre Iguodala
2015 Finals Series: 16.3pts, 5.8rbd, 4ast, 1.3stl, 0.3blk. 52.1 FG%, 40 3P%, 35.7 FT%.
Iguodala& #39;s injection into the starting line-up proved the difference as the Warriors claimed their first title in 40 years.
2015 Finals Series: 16.3pts, 5.8rbd, 4ast, 1.3stl, 0.3blk. 52.1 FG%, 40 3P%, 35.7 FT%.
Iguodala& #39;s injection into the starting line-up proved the difference as the Warriors claimed their first title in 40 years.
1951 All Star MVP - Ed Macauley.
1951 All Star Game Stats: 20pts, 6rbd, 1ast, 58.3 FG%, 85.7 FT%.
Macauley is best remembered as a key piece in the Celtics trading for Bill Russell in 1956, but carved out a Hall of Fame career as a 7 x All Star.
1951 All Star Game Stats: 20pts, 6rbd, 1ast, 58.3 FG%, 85.7 FT%.
Macauley is best remembered as a key piece in the Celtics trading for Bill Russell in 1956, but carved out a Hall of Fame career as a 7 x All Star.
1952 All Star MVP - Paul Arizin.
1952 All Star Game Stats: 26pts, 6rbd. 69.2 FG%, 100 FT%.
A Hall of Fame player, Arizin had the prime of his career altered due to service in the Korean War. He still managed 2 scoring titles despite the interruption.
1952 All Star Game Stats: 26pts, 6rbd. 69.2 FG%, 100 FT%.
A Hall of Fame player, Arizin had the prime of his career altered due to service in the Korean War. He still managed 2 scoring titles despite the interruption.
1953 All Star MVP - George Mikan.
1953 All Star Game Stats: 22pts, 16rbd, 2ast. 34.6 FG%, 100 FT%.
Mikan most certainly wouldn& #39;t be on this list had MVP, FMVP, and DPOY awards been around during his playing career. However this is the only individual honour he earned.
1953 All Star Game Stats: 22pts, 16rbd, 2ast. 34.6 FG%, 100 FT%.
Mikan most certainly wouldn& #39;t be on this list had MVP, FMVP, and DPOY awards been around during his playing career. However this is the only individual honour he earned.
1955 All Star MVP - Bill Sharman.
1955 All Star Game Stats: 15pts, 4rbd, 2ast. 50 FG%, 100 FT%.
Sharman is one of the most efficient little men in NBA history. Standing just 6& #39;1, Sharman led the NBA in FT% 7 times, shooting under 85% from the line just once in 11 seasons.
1955 All Star Game Stats: 15pts, 4rbd, 2ast. 50 FG%, 100 FT%.
Sharman is one of the most efficient little men in NBA history. Standing just 6& #39;1, Sharman led the NBA in FT% 7 times, shooting under 85% from the line just once in 11 seasons.
1966 All Star MVP: Adrian Smith
1966 All Star Game Stats: 24pts, 8rbd, 3ast. 36.4 FG%, 100 FT%.
The greatest All Star Game "Cup of Coffee" ever, Smith was never selected to the game again. Talk about making the most of an opportunity!
1966 All Star Game Stats: 24pts, 8rbd, 3ast. 36.4 FG%, 100 FT%.
The greatest All Star Game "Cup of Coffee" ever, Smith was never selected to the game again. Talk about making the most of an opportunity!
1968 All Star MVP - Hal Greer.
1968 All Star Game Stats: 21pts, 3rbd, 3ast. 100 FG%, 71.4 FT%.
Greer was one of the leading guards of his era, making the All Star Game 10 times and compiling 7 All NBA 2nd Team nods. Greer is the 76er& #39;s all-time leading scorer.
1968 All Star Game Stats: 21pts, 3rbd, 3ast. 100 FG%, 71.4 FT%.
Greer was one of the leading guards of his era, making the All Star Game 10 times and compiling 7 All NBA 2nd Team nods. Greer is the 76er& #39;s all-time leading scorer.
1971 All Star MVP - Lenny Wilkens.
1971 All Star Game Stats: 21pts, 1rbd, 1ast. 72.7 FG%, 100 FT%.
One of the games great coaches was a hell of a player himself, earning 9 All-Star selections in a career that saw him finish with his number retired in Seattle.
1971 All Star Game Stats: 21pts, 1rbd, 1ast. 72.7 FG%, 100 FT%.
One of the games great coaches was a hell of a player himself, earning 9 All-Star selections in a career that saw him finish with his number retired in Seattle.
1974 All Star MVP - Bob Lanier.
1974 All Star Game Stats: 24pts, 10rbd, 2ast, 2blk. 73.3 FG%, 100 FT%.
Lanier finished his career with his numb ers in the rafters for both the Pistons and the Bucks, whilst posting career averages of 20pts and 10rbd.
1974 All Star Game Stats: 24pts, 10rbd, 2ast, 2blk. 73.3 FG%, 100 FT%.
Lanier finished his career with his numb ers in the rafters for both the Pistons and the Bucks, whilst posting career averages of 20pts and 10rbd.
1975 All Star MVP - Walt Frazier.
1975 All Star Game Stats: 30pts, 5rbd, 2ast, 4stl. 58.8 FG%, 90.9 FT%.
Had it not been for Gary Payton, Frazier would be remembered as the best defensive point guard in league history. His game 7 of the 1970 Finals is legendary.
1975 All Star Game Stats: 30pts, 5rbd, 2ast, 4stl. 58.8 FG%, 90.9 FT%.
Had it not been for Gary Payton, Frazier would be remembered as the best defensive point guard in league history. His game 7 of the 1970 Finals is legendary.
1978 All Star MVP - Randy Smith.
1978 All Star Game Stats: 27pts, 7rbd, 6ast, 2stl. 78.6 FG%, 83.3 FT%.
Smith made two All-Star games, winning the MVP in one, while progressing to the All NBA 2nd Team another time.
1978 All Star Game Stats: 27pts, 7rbd, 6ast, 2stl. 78.6 FG%, 83.3 FT%.
Smith made two All-Star games, winning the MVP in one, while progressing to the All NBA 2nd Team another time.
1979 All Star MVP - David Thompson.
1979 All Star Game Stats: 25pts, 5rbd, 2ast, 1stl, 1blk. 64.7 FG%, 42.9 FT%.
A genuine athletic freak, a fierce dunker, and a player who could score the basketball, its just a shame his career ended with most pundits asking "What If?"
1979 All Star Game Stats: 25pts, 5rbd, 2ast, 1stl, 1blk. 64.7 FG%, 42.9 FT%.
A genuine athletic freak, a fierce dunker, and a player who could score the basketball, its just a shame his career ended with most pundits asking "What If?"
1980 All Star MVP - George Gervin.
1980 All Star Game Stats: 34pts, 10rbd, 3ast, 3stl. 53.8 FG%, 66.7 FT%.
4 scoring titles and multiple deep playoff runs were capped off with this All Star MVP award. One of the best 5 year runs in league history.
1980 All Star Game Stats: 34pts, 10rbd, 3ast, 3stl. 53.8 FG%, 66.7 FT%.
4 scoring titles and multiple deep playoff runs were capped off with this All Star MVP award. One of the best 5 year runs in league history.
1981 All Star MVP - Tiny Archibald.
1981 All Star Game Stats: 9pts, 5rbd, 9ast, 3stl. 57.1 FG%, 33.3 FT%.
Archibald has a case as a player who shouldn& #39;t be on this list, with many arguing he should have been crowned the 1973 league MVP.
1981 All Star Game Stats: 9pts, 5rbd, 9ast, 3stl. 57.1 FG%, 33.3 FT%.
Archibald has a case as a player who shouldn& #39;t be on this list, with many arguing he should have been crowned the 1973 league MVP.
1987 All-Star MVP: Tom Chambers.
1987 All-Star Game Stats: 34pts, 4rbd, 2ast, 4stl. 52 FG%, 66.7 3P%, 66.7 FT%.
Chambers ammased four all star selections during his career, along with two All NBA 2nd Team selections. Chambers was also a key bench player for the 1993 Suns.
1987 All-Star Game Stats: 34pts, 4rbd, 2ast, 4stl. 52 FG%, 66.7 3P%, 66.7 FT%.
Chambers ammased four all star selections during his career, along with two All NBA 2nd Team selections. Chambers was also a key bench player for the 1993 Suns.
1993 All Star MVP - John Stockton
1993 All Star Game Stats: 9pts, 6rbd, 15ast, 2stl. 50 FG%, 50 3P%, 100 FT%.
Probably the most pure point guard in the history of the league, Stockton only ever garnered one individual accolade in his long career.
1993 All Star Game Stats: 9pts, 6rbd, 15ast, 2stl. 50 FG%, 50 3P%, 100 FT%.
Probably the most pure point guard in the history of the league, Stockton only ever garnered one individual accolade in his long career.
1994 All Star MVP - Scottie Pippen
1994 All Star Game Stats: 29pts, 11rbd, 2ast, 4stl, 1blk. 60 FG%, 55.6 3P%, 60 FT%.
One of the greatest defenders in league history and for me the greatest second option of all time only ever garnered the one individual accolade.
1994 All Star Game Stats: 29pts, 11rbd, 2ast, 4stl, 1blk. 60 FG%, 55.6 3P%, 60 FT%.
One of the greatest defenders in league history and for me the greatest second option of all time only ever garnered the one individual accolade.
1997 All Star MVP - Glen Rice
1997 All Star Game Stats: 26pts, 1rbd, 1ast, 2stl. 41.7 FG%, 57.1 3P%, 100 FT%.
Rice had a three-year stretch as one of the three best Small Forwards in the league from 1996 to 1998, and capped it off nicely here.
1997 All Star Game Stats: 26pts, 1rbd, 1ast, 2stl. 41.7 FG%, 57.1 3P%, 100 FT%.
Rice had a three-year stretch as one of the three best Small Forwards in the league from 1996 to 1998, and capped it off nicely here.
2017 All Star MVP - Anthony Davis
2017 All Star Game Stats: 52pts, 10rbd, 2stl. 66.7 FG%, 00 3P%.
Davis is slowly building towards finishing his career as a top-50 player of all time, but on this night he set the All-Star game scoring record!
2017 All Star Game Stats: 52pts, 10rbd, 2stl. 66.7 FG%, 00 3P%.
Davis is slowly building towards finishing his career as a top-50 player of all time, but on this night he set the All-Star game scoring record!
1953 ROTY - Don Meineke
1953 ROTY Stats: 10.7pts, 6.9rbd, 2.2ast, 38.1 FG%, 78.3 FT%.
Meineke played as a 6& #39;7 Power Forward, and retired after 5 seasons in 6 years.
1953 ROTY Stats: 10.7pts, 6.9rbd, 2.2ast, 38.1 FG%, 78.3 FT%.
Meineke played as a 6& #39;7 Power Forward, and retired after 5 seasons in 6 years.
1954 ROTY - Ray Felix
1953 ROTY Stats: 17.6pts, 13.3rbd, 1.1ast, 41.7 FG%, 63.8 FT%.
Felix carved out a 10 year NBA Career as a member of the Baltimore Bullets, New York Knicks, and Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged a double double on three seperate occasions.
1953 ROTY Stats: 17.6pts, 13.3rbd, 1.1ast, 41.7 FG%, 63.8 FT%.
Felix carved out a 10 year NBA Career as a member of the Baltimore Bullets, New York Knicks, and Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged a double double on three seperate occasions.
1956 ROTY - Maurice Stokes.
1956 ROTY Stats: 16.8 PPG, 16.3 RPG, 4.7 APG. 35.4 FG%, 71.4 FT%.
In his brief three seasons before suffering permanent paralysis, Stokes produced one of the greatest "What If?" careers in history.
1956 ROTY Stats: 16.8 PPG, 16.3 RPG, 4.7 APG. 35.4 FG%, 71.4 FT%.
In his brief three seasons before suffering permanent paralysis, Stokes produced one of the greatest "What If?" careers in history.
1957 ROTY - Tom Heinsohn.
1957 ROTY Stats: 16.2pts, 9.8rbd, 1.6ast. 39.7 FG%, 79 FT%.
Heinsohn is lucky to be on this list. Had a teammate of his wearing number 6 had played more games, there isn& #39;t even a mention in this thread. Heinsohn was a perenial All Star for the Celtics.
1957 ROTY Stats: 16.2pts, 9.8rbd, 1.6ast. 39.7 FG%, 79 FT%.
Heinsohn is lucky to be on this list. Had a teammate of his wearing number 6 had played more games, there isn& #39;t even a mention in this thread. Heinsohn was a perenial All Star for the Celtics.
1958 ROTY - Woody Sauldsberry
1958 ROTY Stats: 12.8pts, 10.3rbd, 0.8ast, 36 FG%, 61.5 FT%.
A solid player for his near decade-long career, Sauldsberry managed All Star level play in his early days in Philadelphia before retiring a champion in Boston.
1958 ROTY Stats: 12.8pts, 10.3rbd, 0.8ast, 36 FG%, 61.5 FT%.
A solid player for his near decade-long career, Sauldsberry managed All Star level play in his early days in Philadelphia before retiring a champion in Boston.
1962 ROTY - Walt Bellamy
1962 ROTY Stats: 31.6 PPG, 19 RPG, 2.7 APG, 51.9 FG%, 64.4 FTY%.
The 1962 NBA Season produced one of the greatest statistical seasons ever, and Bellamy was a major contributor to this factor! He would earn four All Star selections for his career.
1962 ROTY Stats: 31.6 PPG, 19 RPG, 2.7 APG, 51.9 FG%, 64.4 FTY%.
The 1962 NBA Season produced one of the greatest statistical seasons ever, and Bellamy was a major contributor to this factor! He would earn four All Star selections for his career.
1963 ROTY - Terry Dischinger
1963 ROTY Stats: 25.5pts, 8rbd, 3.1ast, 51.2 FG%, 77 FT%.
Another debutant who made an instant impact on the league. Dischinger would fade over the next decade but still managed three All Star seasons.
1963 ROTY Stats: 25.5pts, 8rbd, 3.1ast, 51.2 FG%, 77 FT%.
Another debutant who made an instant impact on the league. Dischinger would fade over the next decade but still managed three All Star seasons.
1968 ROTY - Earl Monroe
1968 ROTY Stats: 24.3pts, 5.7rbd, 4.3ast, 45.3 FG%, 78.1 FT%.
"The Pearl" entered the league a star and for the best part of a decade remained there. By the time it was all over, his number was hanging in M.S.G.
1968 ROTY Stats: 24.3pts, 5.7rbd, 4.3ast, 45.3 FG%, 78.1 FT%.
"The Pearl" entered the league a star and for the best part of a decade remained there. By the time it was all over, his number was hanging in M.S.G.
1971 ROTY - Geoff Petrie.
1971 ROTY Stats: 24.8pts, 3.4rbd, 4.8ast, 44.3 FG%, 72.2 FT%.
Petrie was a two-time All Star on the court and a 2 x Executive of the Year off the court. his number 45 is retired by Portland such were his contributions to the organisation.
1971 ROTY Stats: 24.8pts, 3.4rbd, 4.8ast, 44.3 FG%, 72.2 FT%.
Petrie was a two-time All Star on the court and a 2 x Executive of the Year off the court. his number 45 is retired by Portland such were his contributions to the organisation.
1972 ROTY - Sidney Wicks.
1972 ROTY Stats: 24.5pts, 11.5rbd, 4.3ast. 42.7 FG%, 71 FT%.
Wicks started his four-year streak as an All Star with tremendous ROTY campaign. He averaged a double-double in four seasons during his career.
1972 ROTY Stats: 24.5pts, 11.5rbd, 4.3ast. 42.7 FG%, 71 FT%.
Wicks started his four-year streak as an All Star with tremendous ROTY campaign. He averaged a double-double in four seasons during his career.
1974 ROTY - Ernie DiGregorio
1974 ROTY Stats: 15.2pts, 2.7rbd, 8.2ast, 0.7stl, 0.1blk. 42.1 FG%, 90.2 FT%.
DiGregorio never again played like he did in his rookie season, leading the league in Assists and FT%.
1974 ROTY Stats: 15.2pts, 2.7rbd, 8.2ast, 0.7stl, 0.1blk. 42.1 FG%, 90.2 FT%.
DiGregorio never again played like he did in his rookie season, leading the league in Assists and FT%.
1975 ROTY - Jamaal Wilkes
1975 ROTY Stats: 14.2pts, 8.2rbd, 2.2ast, 1.3stl, 0.3blk. 44.2 FG%, 73.4 FT%.
One of the preeminent Small Forwards of his era, Wilkes would carve out a career as a championship-calibre cog; firstly with Golden State, then with the Lakers.
1975 ROTY Stats: 14.2pts, 8.2rbd, 2.2ast, 1.3stl, 0.3blk. 44.2 FG%, 73.4 FT%.
One of the preeminent Small Forwards of his era, Wilkes would carve out a career as a championship-calibre cog; firstly with Golden State, then with the Lakers.
1976 ROTY - Alvan Adams.
1976 ROTY Stats: 19pts, 9.1rbd, 5.6ast, 1.5stl, 1.5blk. 46.9 FG%, 73.5 FT%.
Adams posted the best year of his career in his debut season. Despite this, he carved out a career of almost 1000 games befor his number was retired in Phoenix.
1976 ROTY Stats: 19pts, 9.1rbd, 5.6ast, 1.5stl, 1.5blk. 46.9 FG%, 73.5 FT%.
Adams posted the best year of his career in his debut season. Despite this, he carved out a career of almost 1000 games befor his number was retired in Phoenix.
1977 ROTY - Adrian Dantley
1977 ROTY Stats: 20.3pts, 7.6rbd, 1.9ast, 1.2stl, 0.2blk. 52 FG%, 81.8 FT%.
Dantley would go on to win two scoring titles, and earn multiple All Star selections. He is one of three players to average 30 PPG on 50 FG% for four or more seasons.
1977 ROTY Stats: 20.3pts, 7.6rbd, 1.9ast, 1.2stl, 0.2blk. 52 FG%, 81.8 FT%.
Dantley would go on to win two scoring titles, and earn multiple All Star selections. He is one of three players to average 30 PPG on 50 FG% for four or more seasons.
1978 ROTY - Walter Davis.
1978 ROTY Stats: 24.2pts, 6rbd, 3.4ast, 1.4stl, 0.2blk. 52.6 FG%, 83 FT%.
Davis, much like Dantley, would go onto earn multiple All-Star selections as an efficient scoring option for most of his career. His number 6 is retired in Phoenix.
1978 ROTY Stats: 24.2pts, 6rbd, 3.4ast, 1.4stl, 0.2blk. 52.6 FG%, 83 FT%.
Davis, much like Dantley, would go onto earn multiple All-Star selections as an efficient scoring option for most of his career. His number 6 is retired in Phoenix.
1979 ROTY - Phil Ford.
1979 ROTY Stats: 15.9pts, 2.3rbd, 8.6ast, 2.2stl, 0.1blk. 46.5 FG%, 81.3 FT%.
Ford would only again touch the same level of success as he did as a rookie in his third season where he peaked out in scoring and passing.
1979 ROTY Stats: 15.9pts, 2.3rbd, 8.6ast, 2.2stl, 0.1blk. 46.5 FG%, 81.3 FT%.
Ford would only again touch the same level of success as he did as a rookie in his third season where he peaked out in scoring and passing.
1981 ROTY - Darrell Griffith
1981 ROTY Stats: 20.6pts, 3.6rbd, 2.4ast, 1.3stl, 0.5blk. 46.4 FG%, 19.2 3P%, 71.6 FT%.
Griffith would have a solid 10-year career with the Utah Jazz before they retired his number 35. He would lead the league in 3P% in 1983-84.
1981 ROTY Stats: 20.6pts, 3.6rbd, 2.4ast, 1.3stl, 0.5blk. 46.4 FG%, 19.2 3P%, 71.6 FT%.
Griffith would have a solid 10-year career with the Utah Jazz before they retired his number 35. He would lead the league in 3P% in 1983-84.
1982 ROTY - Buck Williams.
1982 ROTY Stats: 15.5pts, 12.3rbd, 1.3ast, 1stl, 1blk. 58.2 FG%, 00 3P%, 62.4 FT%.
Williams went on to have a career by which many thrid-option players are measured by to this day. A reliable defender and big man who managed over 1300 games.
1982 ROTY Stats: 15.5pts, 12.3rbd, 1.3ast, 1stl, 1blk. 58.2 FG%, 00 3P%, 62.4 FT%.
Williams went on to have a career by which many thrid-option players are measured by to this day. A reliable defender and big man who managed over 1300 games.
1983 ROTY - Terry Cummings.
1983 ROTY Stats: 23.7pts, 10.6rbd, 2.5ast, 1.8stl, 0.9blk. 52.3 FG%, 00 3P%, 70.9 FT%.
While Cummings best season came in his rookie year, he is best rememberd for his tandem work with the Bucks and Sidney Moncrief.
1983 ROTY Stats: 23.7pts, 10.6rbd, 2.5ast, 1.8stl, 0.9blk. 52.3 FG%, 00 3P%, 70.9 FT%.
While Cummings best season came in his rookie year, he is best rememberd for his tandem work with the Bucks and Sidney Moncrief.
1986 ROTY - Patrick Ewing.
1986 ROTY Stats: 20pts, 9rbd, 2ast, 1.1stl, 2.1blk. 47.4 FG%, 00 3P%, 73.9 FT%.
He& #39;d be an MVP, DPOY, and Finals MVP winner in any other era. But that& #39;s what happens when you& #39;re next to MJ and Hakeem in your prime.
1986 ROTY Stats: 20pts, 9rbd, 2ast, 1.1stl, 2.1blk. 47.4 FG%, 00 3P%, 73.9 FT%.
He& #39;d be an MVP, DPOY, and Finals MVP winner in any other era. But that& #39;s what happens when you& #39;re next to MJ and Hakeem in your prime.
1987 ROTY - Chuck Person.
1987 ROTY Stats: 18.8pts, 8.3rbd, 3.6ast, 1.1stl, 0.2blk. 46.8 FG%, 35.5 3P%, 74.7 FT%.
Person had the best years of his career with the Indiana Pacers before they started making serious moves in the Eastern Conference with a peak Reggie Miller.
1987 ROTY Stats: 18.8pts, 8.3rbd, 3.6ast, 1.1stl, 0.2blk. 46.8 FG%, 35.5 3P%, 74.7 FT%.
Person had the best years of his career with the Indiana Pacers before they started making serious moves in the Eastern Conference with a peak Reggie Miller.
1988 ROTY - Mark Jackson.
1988 ROTY Stats: 13.6pts, 4.8rbd, 10.6ast, 2.5stl, 0.1blk. 43.2 FG%, 25.4 3P%, 77.4 FT%.
One of the best passing guards of All-Time, Jackson would play key rolls throughout his career, noteably with New York and then Indiana.
1988 ROTY Stats: 13.6pts, 4.8rbd, 10.6ast, 2.5stl, 0.1blk. 43.2 FG%, 25.4 3P%, 77.4 FT%.
One of the best passing guards of All-Time, Jackson would play key rolls throughout his career, noteably with New York and then Indiana.
1991 ROTY - Derrick Coleman.
1991 ROTY Stats: 18.4pts, 10.3rbd, 2.2ast, 1stl, 1.3blk. 46.7 FG%, 34.2 3P%, 73.1 FT%.
Coleman& #39;s career is largely forgotten about thanks to the depth in the low block in his career; Hakeem, Robinson, Shaq, Ewing, Mourning, Mutombo, Malone etc.
1991 ROTY Stats: 18.4pts, 10.3rbd, 2.2ast, 1stl, 1.3blk. 46.7 FG%, 34.2 3P%, 73.1 FT%.
Coleman& #39;s career is largely forgotten about thanks to the depth in the low block in his career; Hakeem, Robinson, Shaq, Ewing, Mourning, Mutombo, Malone etc.
1992 ROTY - Larry Johnson.
1992 ROTY Stats: 19.2pts, 11rbd, 3.6ast, 1stl, 0.6blk. 49 FG%, 22.7 3P%, 82.9 FT%.
Another Power Forward who is forgotten about due to the sheer depth in the low block in his era. Johnsonat 6& #39;6 proved key for Charlotte then New York.
1992 ROTY Stats: 19.2pts, 11rbd, 3.6ast, 1stl, 0.6blk. 49 FG%, 22.7 3P%, 82.9 FT%.
Another Power Forward who is forgotten about due to the sheer depth in the low block in his era. Johnsonat 6& #39;6 proved key for Charlotte then New York.
1994 ROTY - Chris Webber.
1994 ROTY Stats: 17.5pts, 9.1rbd, 3.6ast, 1.2stl, 2.2blk. 55.2 FG%, 00 3P%, 53.2 FT%.
Webber would prove to be a formidible player at the Power Forward and occasionally Center positions for the majority of his career, leading the league in RPG in 1999.
1994 ROTY Stats: 17.5pts, 9.1rbd, 3.6ast, 1.2stl, 2.2blk. 55.2 FG%, 00 3P%, 53.2 FT%.
Webber would prove to be a formidible player at the Power Forward and occasionally Center positions for the majority of his career, leading the league in RPG in 1999.
