Halliburton thought he had won the MVP, but the host called Siakam, which was a little embarrassed

The Pacers won, and they won very simply, sending the Knicks home 4-2 and reaching the finals, which was the first time they had in 25 years. To be honest, this team has not been optimistic since the beginning of the playoffs, and it is really not up to luck to get to this point. The G6 played very smoothly and could defeat the Knicks in the scene. The award ceremony after the competition is the most memorable scene for everyone. Halliburton was really excited when the host announced the MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals. He also smiled and pointed his finger at himself, with a "stable" expression on his face. Reggie Miller next to him also raised the trophy, looking as if he was about to hand it to him. Who knew that what came out of the host's mouth was: "Pascal Siakam!" At this moment, Halliburton's expression froze a little, and the scene was a little awkward, and the audience was obviously stunned. There is no malicious intention in this matter, but it does have a bit of a "broken" smell. Many people think Halliburton is the kind of player who performs stably throughout the game, connects teams and plays smartly, and his data can also hold on to the MVP. He averaged 21 points, 10.5 assists and a 45% shooting percentage in 6 games. A total of 63 assists were made, which is the second highest total assist in the Eastern Conference Finals since Magic Johnson in 1991. Let's put it this way, the team scored second, tied for first place in rebounds, assists, steals, and three-pointers. No matter how you look at it, it's enough.

Then why did I give it to Siakam? He is indeed not bad in terms of data, with an average of 24.8 points per game, a shooting percentage of 52.4%, and three games with 30+. The fight was tough enough. He also stood up many times at critical moments, which may be the point that the judges value. According to the published voting results, Siakam won 5 votes and Halliburton won 4 votes, which means that the difference between the two is actually very small, and the result is so "very dangerous".

But the embarrassment is embarrassment. Halliburton himself thought it was him, and the rhythm in front of the host could easily make people misunderstand that he was the winner. This also made many netizens say, can this link be clearer? Don't let the players misunderstand themselves, and the audience will also look question marks.

From the audience's perspective, Halliburton is indeed qualified to get the MVP. He played too smartly, not the kind of data monster who relied on scoring points, but was really leading the team forward. It is not easy for a point guard to master the rhythm so well and to achieve stable output. He is not the kind of person who explodes and goes out, but he is stable every game and does not make mistakes. This type of player is particularly important in the playoffs.

Of course, Siakamna is not unacceptable. He is the type of "killing red-eyed" who is tough and motivated. He has indeed had many key goals in the games against the Knicks. I can only say that this voting is a choice of style. Some people like to lead the team stably, while others prefer a single-game explosion type. There is really nothing right or wrong.

But what I want to say is that no matter who the award is given to, the Pacers will rely on the whole to the finals and the team. Halliburton and Siakam are the core, but the cooperation of role players and the tactical arrangement of coaches are also key. This is not a result that anyone can bring. So it is no longer important who the trophy is given. Importantly, they won and walked to the finals, which is a recognition of the entire team.

So, although this matter is a bit miserable, it is not shameful in nature. Halliburton's small move made him more realistic and cute. I worked hard all season by myself, and I couldn't help but feel excited when I saw the trophy in front of me.

Conclusion

Don't define your value by a trophy, fans' eyes are still sharp.

Who do you think the MVP should be given to this time? Halliburton or Siakam? Talk in the comment area.