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ClutchPoints' 2026 NBA awards picks: SGA vs. Wemby, Knueppel over Flagg highlight biggest debates
- MVP race centers on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic, with Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham added after eligibility rulings.
- The 65-game minimum rule caused debates about eligibility, with Doncic and Cunningham initially ineligible before appeals allowed their inclusion.
- Kon Knueppel wins ROY over Cooper Flagg due to on/off team impact and 3-point records, despite Flagg’s talent.
- All-NBA selections include Doncic and Cunningham after eligibility resolution, alongside Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama and Jokic.
- Cleveland, Detroit, and Atlanta feature in the ROY discussion based on season-long performances and on/off metrics.
- ClutchPoints emphasizes 3-point shooting records and on-court impact as criteria for award decisions.
- Clutch Player of the Year focuses on clutch-time performance, with Shai and Jamal Murray highlighted for late-game impact.
- Defensive Player of the Year favorites include Victor Wembanyama, with All-Defensive First Team selections discussed.
- Coach of the Year commentary highlights Joe Mazzulla's work with the Celtics as a key factor in Celtics' 56-win season.
- The article frames debates as nuanced, relying on deeper metrics beyond final-month bursts.
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