The Not So Obvious 2020 NBA Midseason Awards

Giannis for MVP and DPOY. Ja for Rookie of the Year. Nick Nurse for Coach of the Year. Montrezl Harrell for 6th Man. Bam Adebayo for Most Improved Player. Did I hit all of the obvious NBA Midseason Awards?

Now, let’s get to the real stuff aka the not so obvious awards. I live on Twitter for about 16 of my 17 hours I’m awake per day. NBA Twitter rules. No other sport pops off on Twitter like the NBA. Between free agency emoji battles to Kawhi Leonard speaking into a microphone, there’s always a viral moment ready to set the Internet ablaze. These are the midseason awards I care about.

Without further ado, here are my “Not So Obvious” 2020 NBA Midseason Awards

My Personal MVP – Alex Caruso

GET ALEX CARUSO TO THE DUNK CONTEST @ACFresh21 #ACToDunkContest pic.twitter.com/5XYjYfSrvd

— Dan Girolamo (@danny_giro) January 8, 2020

I love Alex Caruso. I’m addicted to screaming “CARUSOOOOO!” It’s going to suck when the Internet ruins Caruso so enjoy him for now. Caruso is athletic, tough, and makes the extra play when called upon. Mark my words: ACFresh21 is going to be responsible for winning one playoff game for the Lakers. Call him Delly 2.0.

Best Knicks Moment – Bobby Portis Revenge Game

October 28, 2019. Bobby Portis revenge game. HANG THE BANNER #knicks pic.twitter.com/sUrftHpJu9

— Dan Girolamo (@danny_giro) October 29, 2019

There are not many Knick moments to choose from so I went with Big Bob’s 28 and 11 against the Bulls. I was thinking about doing a “Best Bobby Portis Hard Foul,” but I don’t want to die via a beating from Bobby Portis.

Wow. Bobby Portis with a dirty foul on KCP. https://t.co/cOQlGURoTx

— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 8, 2020

Best Non Basketball Story – Dion Waiters And Edibles

UPDATE: Dion Waiters is the Heat player who had medical emergency on team plane, I’ve confirmed.

Waiters overdosed on “gummies,” sources say, and was passed out when plane landed.

He had a seizure when he was finally woken up, I’m told.

Waiters was listed out tonight (illness)

— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) November 9, 2019

WAITERS ISLAND!

Best Kyrie Irving Story – Elected As VP Of Players Association

Kyrie Irving elected as VP at Players Association meeting today, per source.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 17, 2020

Kendrick Perkins was asked about Kyrie Irving becoming VP of NBPA on The Jump.

“Who? I’m so glad I’m out the league… That’s the blind leading the blind.”

— Anthony Puccio (@APOOCH) February 17, 2020

Kyrie, I love your game. However, how did you get elected into this position of power? Maybe I should be a flat earth guy.

Best Skip Bayless Tweet – Kyle Kuzma The Closer

As I keep saying on Undisputed: Kyle Kuzma is the Lakers closer. His two late threes saved LeBron after a sorry 4th quarter, especially (as usual) from the free-throw line.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 13, 2019

I love you, Skip. I’m 100% serious. I love you.

I did it! I will not forget, but I dId forgive No. 2 for quitting on my Spurs, and I am now SAYING HIS NAME AND WEARING HIS NEW SIGNATURE NEW BALANCE SNEAKER THAT DROPPED TODAY. What it do, Kawhi? You won me back over. #BestPlayerOnThePlanet #DripBayless pic.twitter.com/nMpWKOpLog

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 31, 2019

Best Kawhi Viral Moment – Hey Hey Hey

“Let’s get it going."@kawhileonard addresses #ClipperNation pregame. pic.twitter.com/xozPIBhyiy

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) October 23, 2019

What is your favorite moment of the season so far? Leave your thoughts in the comments below or tweet us, @unafraidshow.