NBA Award Watch: Another great week for the Greek Freak

By John Buhler | Nov 10, 2016

Nov 5, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) hangs onto the rim after dunking for a basket in the third quarter during the game against the Sacramento Kings at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks beat the Kings 117-91. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 7, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Indiana Pacers forward C.J. Miles (0) goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets center Frank Kaminsky (44) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Sixth Man of the Year: C.J. Miles

The Indiana Pacers have not gotten off to a great start this season, but it’s not C.J. Miles’ fault. He may eventually usurp shooting guard Monta Ellis in the Pacers’ starting lineup, but for now Miles is clearly the front-runner for Sixth Man of the Year.

Here are a few of his ridiculous offensive numbers through the early part of the season: Miles is shooting 54.7 percent from the field, 51.3 percent from beyond the arc, and 90.9 percent from the line. His effective field goal percentage is a scary-good 66.7 percent.

He’s averaging 15.7 PPG with a PER of 27.4. Miles’ offensive performance probably isn’t sustainable, but he should be recognized for his early season accomplishment on a dysfunctional Pacers team. If things don’t get better in Indianapolis quickly, Nate McMillan has to start Miles to give his team some much-needed life.

Miles has played in all seven games for the Pacers as of November 8th, but had not started in a single one. To qualify for Sixth Man of the Year, a player cannot start half or more of his team’s games. Miles may get forced into the starting lineup, but for now he’s Sixth Man material.

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