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Early Sixth Man of the Year Rankings: Do any Nets crack the list?

By Andrew Hard

Oct 25, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) shoots the ball past Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (20) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) shoots the ball past Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (20) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Tim Hardaway Jr.

Hardaway Jr. is off to the best start of his six years as a Dallas Maverick, averaging 17.7 points per game. Known as a notorious streak shooter, he is shooting 38.9% from three, which is actually on the higher end of his career.

Those are nice and all, but then when you take a look at Hardaway Jr.’s volume of shots, your eyes pop. He’s shooting 38.9% from three on NINE ATTEMPTS A GAME. That is an insane percentage for that much volume! He has knocked down 21 three-pointers this season, tied for 9th in the league with Paul George.

Another factor that must be considered is that Hardaway Jr. isn’t doing this with more minutes – he is doing it in fewer minutes. This year, so far, he’s averaging 29 minutes per game, compared to 30.3 from last year.

I expect Hardaway Jr. to cool down a little bit based on his career averages and tendencies, but the Mavericks are HOT to start the year at 5-1, so if they continue to play with this much juice, perhaps it’s good juju for him. And we all know that with Luka, Hardaway Jr. will continue to get many open catch-and-shoot opportunities.

He currently has +650 odds to win the award.

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