NBA: Handing Out Individual Awards At The Midway Point Of The Season

Dec 28, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to the bench during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Milwaukee defeated Detroit 119-94. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to the bench during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Milwaukee defeated Detroit 119-94. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA: Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns
NBA: Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns

Sixth Man of the Year: Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets

Stats: 17.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 43.0 FG% and 40.9 3P%

James Harden is not the only player in Coach Mike D’Antoni’s new system that has benefited greatly.

Eric Gordon has finally found a change of scenery after being stuck in New Orleans and he sure is proving why that was just what he needed.

Through 41 games, Gordon has made 152 three-point field goals, second in the entire NBA and only four behind Stephen Curry.

Gordon has been an absolute scoring stud and lethal sniper off the bench for the Rockets this season and his case for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year is only strengthened by the success of his team.