It has been a busy week for the NBA 2K League, what with the start of the playoffs, partnership announcements, and now the release of part of the yearly awards. The league announced Wednesday the winners of the 2019 Intel Performance Awards, including All-Defensive Team, All-Rookie Team, and All-NBA 2K League First and Second Teams.
All awards were voted on by the NBA 2K League’s players, managers, media, broadcast talent, officials, and fans. The rest of the individual awards, including MVP, will be announced Thursday.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2019 All-NBA 2K League First Team! 💪💪💪
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— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 25, 2019
All-NBA 2K League First Team
Aaron “Arooks” Rookwood – Bucks Gaming
Ramo “Ramo” Radoncic – Pacers Gaming
Dayne “OneWildWalnut” Downey – Blazer5 Gaming
Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser – Blazer5 Gaming
Albano “oFAB” Thomallari – Celtics Crossover Gaming
The regular-season champion Blazer5 Gaming got its dominant duo on the All-First Team, and it was no surprise. Nasser led the league in points per game this season and was second for assists behind Thomallari. Downey was second in rebounds and 20th in points.
Congrats to your 2019 All-NBA 2K League Second Team!
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— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 25, 2019
All-NBA 2K League Second Team
Alexander “Bsmoove” Reese – Warriors Gaming Squad
Juan “Hotshot” Gonzalez – Heat Check Gaming
Tyler “Plondo” Lay – Bucks Gaming
Ethan “Radiant” White – 76ers GC
Marcus “Godddof2k” Glenn – Cavs Legion GC
Reese and White were integral pieces of their respective teams’ playoff runs in the regular season. Both players ranked in the NBA 2K League top 10 for scoring. White averaged 20.0 a game and sat third for assists per game at 11.1.
Congrats to our 2019 Intel Performance SZN 2 All-Rookie Team members! 😤#IntelPerformanceAwards pic.twitter.com/ueTRD1oTab
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 24, 2019
NBA 2K League All-Rookie Team
Peter “PeteBeBallin” Malin – Mavs Gaming
Christopher “BreadwinnerLA” Lafanette – 76ers GC
Tyler “Plondo” Lay – Bucks Gaming
Michael “Bp” Diaz – Kings Guard Gaming
Brendan “Reizey” Hill – Magic Gaming
As a rookie point guard, Diaz excelled in the situation he was drafted into by Kings Guard Gaming. He led the team in points per game (19.3) and assists per game (7.9). Both numbers were top 10 in the league this season.
Behold, your 2019 Intel Performance SZN 2 All-Defensive Team!!#IntelPerformanceAwards pic.twitter.com/i7iaIc3YGz
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 24, 2019
NBA 2K League All-Defensive Team
Christopher “BreadwinnerLA” Lafanette – 76ers GC
Xavier “Type” Vescovi – Warriors Gaming Squad
Yusuf “Yusuf_Scarbz” Abdulla – Kings Guard Gaming
Marcus “Godddof2k” Glenn – Cavs Legion GC
Samuel “Gradient” Salyers – Warriors Gaming Squad
Prior to their losing streak after The Ticket Tournament, Warriors Gaming Squad was known for its ability to lockdown teams. Vescovi and Salyers played a big role on that end of the floor. Both players ranked in the top 10 for steals per game. Vescovi was third for blocks per game at 1.6.
Play of the Year
Jomar “Jomar12 PR” Varela Escapa – Blazer5 Gaming
Thanks to @Jomar12_PR and @blazer5gaming for a bucket we'll not soon forget. 😱 pic.twitter.com/apnDw9UrE0
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 24, 2019
Fan Engagement Award
Brandon “ToXsiK” Raudenbush – Magic Gaming
Congrats to @ToXsiK_BANGS of @MagicGaming for winning the 2019 Fan Engagement Award!#IntelPerformanceAwards pic.twitter.com/PuL0OqmnTS
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 24, 2019
Check back with Daily Esports for updates on the rest of the NBA 2K League honors being released Thursday.
