"Congratulations, boss! You won Player of the Month!" Marc Gasol looked at Goodwin with a broad smile and offered his sincere congratulations.
At exactly 9:00 a.m. on December 1, the NBA officially announced the highly anticipated Player of the Month selections for November.
In the Eastern Conference, November's Player of the Month was Goodwin of the Boston Celtics.
The superstar had displayed unparalleled dominance on the court, putting up astonishing averages of 35.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.8 steals, and 2.8 blocks per game.
Thanks to his outstanding performances and powerful leadership, the Boston Celtics stormed through November with an excellent 12-2 record.
As long as Goodwin was on the court, the team was like an impregnable fortress and had never tasted defeat! Both of their losses had come when Goodwin was absent.
In the Western Conference, November's Player of the Month went to Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He had likewise posted extraordinary numbers, averaging 28.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game while leading his team to an impressive 13-4 record.
At that moment, Tony Allen impatiently cut in. "Congratulations, boss! So, shouldn't we celebrate properly tonight and have you treat everyone to a big meal?"
Before he could finish, the other teammates immediately joined in, chanting in unison, "Treat us!" "Treat us!" "Treat us!" ... Their cries rose one after another, forming a joyful tide that carried the excitement to everyone present.
Goodwin gave them a helpless look and said, "Come on, it's just a treat. No big deal. How about dinner, then the bar—the whole package?"
The moment the words left his mouth, Goodwin's voice seemed to carry some kind of magic, instantly igniting his teammates' enthusiasm.
They immediately began cheering and egging each other on. "Thanks, boss!"