It may not be as memorable as earning Most Valuable Player in the NBA’s regular season. But, claiming the tribute in the summer league may be just as remarkable.
No, superstars like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant weren’t in Orlando to claim the prize. Roy Hibbert, however, who averaged 20.2 points and nine rebounds during the week, was.
The former Georgetown standout, who guided the Indiana Pacers to a perfect 5-0 record, shot a blistering 63 percent from the field and, alongside fellow big man Tyler Hansbrough, was relentless in the paint as he was named the unofficial 2009 Summer League Scoop MVP.