Indiana Pacers first trimester of the season awards

Indiana Pacers First Trimester Awards

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 09: Indiana Pacers mascot Boomer drives around in an IndyCar go-kart during a timeout in a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 112-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 12: Thaddeus Young #21 of the Indiana Pacers handles the ball while defended by Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 12, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 113-97. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

LARGEST RESEMBLANCE TO A BOTTLE OF GLUE: THAD YOUNG

So like, he doesn’t really look like a literal glue bottle, but you know what I mean. Thaddeus Young is the guy that holds this team together. Night in and night out, Young can always be counted on for his hustle, grit, and heart. It’s infectious, and he always gets the team to play that much harder whenever he’s out there deflecting a pass on defense, fighting for a rebound on the offensive glass, or diving for a loose ball. Thad’s importance to this team the whole time he’s been on the roster cannot be understated.

Oh, he also just defended Giannis Antetokounmpo more effectively than almost anyone else has all season.

Runner-Up: Cory Joseph

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