Volume 5: Unrivaled

Rose watched Curry standing onstage, full of youthful vigor, and the hesitation in his eyes vanished. He let out a soft breath and nodded slowly but firmly, as though he had made an important decision. "I still remember it clearly. Back in college, when we played Loyola University Maryland, they double-teamed Stephen the entire game. He didn't score a single point, and we won the game. I don't know how many people could do that, but Stephen did. Playing with him is a wonderful experience, and he absolutely deserves this award!" Rose had also failed to make an All-NBA Team due to insufficient appearances. Even in the playoffs, he had not been as tough as Butler. Butler then handed the trophy to Curry, and applause surged through the venue like a tide. The area where the Warriors players sat erupted in cheers. In the end, Westbrook's astonishing average of 30-plus points and a triple-double proved too overwhelming. He edged out Harden by 12 points to make the All-NBA First Team, leaving Harden on the Second Team. Last came several minor awards, such as the Sportsmanship Award, the Kennedy Citizenship Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Worth mentioning was that Curry won the Teammate of the Year Award, voted on by NBA players. But after the trade market opened, Leonard and Green left one after another, and everyone was curious whether the Warriors' defense could remain as solid as before next season. Back when Antetokounmpo came off the bench, he could only fall behind The Brow. But after becoming a starter, his numbers exploded, and he made an All-NBA Team. He was far ahead of The Brow in championships, yet far behind in individual honors. This made Warriors fans increasingly dislike The Brow, and they often mocked him as the "Son