queencitybuckeye wrote:Morrison had a far better overall game tham Johnny One-Note and deserved every award he received and some he didn't get.
Well, as noted above, the most prestigious award Morrison received in 2006 was given to him by Chevy auto parts, so I agree that Adam thoroughly deserved that one. (He was also given co-player of the year status along with J.J. from the basketball writers.)
J.J. was far from a "one-trick pony" as a senior at Duke. By 2005-06, he had developed a well-rounded offensive game with a multitude of ways to score the basketball. Always a dominant scorer from distance, J.J. honed his skills over his final two seasons in Durham to become one of the most efficient players in the country at penetrating the defense for either a mid-range finish or to draw a foul and earn a trip to the line. He was deceptively crafty and simply understood how to put points on the board.
Also, J.J.'s defensive game, while never Chris Duhon-esque, increased measurably over the course of his career, especially as a help defender and reading passing lanes. As evidenced by his 52 steals as a senior, an increase of nearly 30 compared to his freshman year.