Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has been named NBA 2K League MVP.
The 30-year-old from Memphis led the esports league in scoring during the regular season, averaging 35.3 points a game. He was first in three-pointers made , third in steals and sixth in assists .
Raptors lockdown defender Trent Donald, No. 1 in steals with 4.2 a game, was up for defensive player of the year — to be announced later Friday. Hailey also walks away with the NBA 2K League Fan Engagement Award, was named player of the week four times and player of the month twice as well as winning tournament MVP in the in-season Tipoff and Turn tournaments.
Hailey, who moved to point guard full time this year, worked closely with Jerry Knapp in the off-season to hone their chemistry. Hailey and Donald already had a bond, having played together on the Still Trill team that earned $250,000 in winning the NBA 2K17 All-Star Tournament.
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