As the 2023-24 NBA season begins to wind down, the conversations about end-of-year awards begin to heat up. There are new participation rules that the NBA introduced this season. To promote playing versus load management, the NBA has instituted a 65-game minimum played rule to be eligible for awards. One caveat is players must have played at least 20 minutes in a game for it to count as eligible.
Phoenix Suns’ forward Kevin Durant has put together quite an impressive season. At 35 years old, he has been the one member of the Suns’ Big Three that has consistently performed while also being available this season.