The pros and cons of the NBA Awards

#2 Pro: The show gives players the platform they deserve

Jamal Crawford wins Teammate of the Year at the 2018 NBA Awards

Taking point one forward, every winner of an award finally gets equal due.

Yeah, the old school way of having a press conference is hard to forget - family and teammates in attendance, coach and coaching staff, and who can forget a free KIA car. But replace all this with a red carpet, a stage, some glitz and who wouldn't think it's an upgrade?

The show essentially gives the winners an audience like never before, in the seats at the auditorium and in the seats in front of the television. Bottom line: Bigger Audience = Bigger Glory. I mean, imagine Kevin Durant calling his mom the real MVP at a presentation, now reimagine him saying the same on stage for LIVE TV.

The award show also gives players leeway to experiment with their ensembles. Presentations meant the traditional suit. A red carpet makes way for quirky fashion choices that NBA players live for! From suit shorts to fur coats, we've seen it all in the first two editions of the award show.