Overview
- Speaking in Detroit, Kerr said the awards eligibility threshold "needs to be revamped."
- Kerr pointed to Draymond Green’s All-Defensive case, noting 56 games played include five under the 20-minute mark with 15 Warriors games remaining.
- Blazer’s Edge, citing Sportico, identified Deni Avdija, Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic as players close to missing All-NBA or other honors.
- Draymond Green condemned the policy while discussing Cade Cunningham, who has 61 games played and is out at least two weeks with a collapsed lung.
- The policy includes two exceptions that allow 15–20 minute appearances to count, and postseason awards can unlock raises, incentives and bonuses.