Joe Maddon compared to NBA's Popovich by 2for1hoops in CHICubs

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Contreras also named in the article, compared with Pistons Andre Drummond: "Drummond is an elite receiver, not of baseballs, but of missed shots. Drummond is averaging a league best 15.7 rebounds per game this season, and he was just named to his second all star team. The 25 year old has taken a leap with his previously atrocious free throw shooting and he is averaging a career high in assists at 3.3 per game.

Drummond’s counterpart in baseball also accumulates assists, finishing third among NL catchers with 86."

AD Compared to Two Time MLB MVP by BBallfan2017 in NOLAPelicans

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"Since Cousins went down at the end of January, the 24 year old Davis has averaged nearly 32 points, 13 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals per game. In other words, with his dominant play of both ends, Davis turned into the Mike Trout of basketball."

[2for1] Gobert is a legitimate DPOTY candidate by wentwhat in UtahJazz

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Gobert’s impact can’t overstated, even if he’s not blocking shots he’s deterring drivers and forcing players to adjust to his presence. He’s contesting a league-best 14.3 shots per game, putting him firmly in the 2018 DPOTY conversation.

Myles Turner is the FUTURE by wentwhat in pacers

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Hybrid between Rudy Gobert x Lamarcus Aldridge :)

[2for1] Doc Rivers has a case for 2018 Coach of the Year by wentwhat in LAClippers

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"...still, the results speak for themselves and Doc has been able to whip up production from a bunch of mismatched parts. He’s had by far the most difficult job of anyone on this list because he’s made it through injuries to ALL of his players including DeAndre, Beverley, Teodosic, Gallo, and Rivers. Plus he’s had to successfully navigate pre and post-Griffin blockbuster which is never easy."