Draymond Green on awards eligibility: 'If Luka Doncic gets an exception, Cade Cunningham has to get an exception'
TL;DR
Draymond Green argues that if Luka Doncic receives an exception for awards eligibility, Cade Cunningham should also be granted one due to his extraordinary performance and recent health issues. He emphasizes that the rules should not unfairly penalize players like Cunningham.
Draymond Green: “I know there’s this whole controversy over whether Luka will be eligible or not. They’re going to apply for an exception. I’m going to go out on a limb and say I don’t think they’re going to change the rule, but apparently there’s some speculation that Luka may get an exception. If Luka gets an exception, though, Cade Cunningham has to get an exception. My whole list could be different if Cade also gets an exception, because why would there be exceptions made for someone else when Cade Cunningham was extraordinary as well? No one expects him to have a collapsed lung and need three more games, and then not be able to play. The rule was never put in place to punish someone like Cade and what he just went through. But those are the unintended consequences of the rule. That’s where this gets tricky, because now the process starts feeling selective instead of principled.”
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Q&A
Why does Draymond Green believe Cade Cunningham deserves an exception for awards eligibility?
Draymond Green believes Cade Cunningham deserves an exception because he had an extraordinary performance and faced health challenges that should not penalize him under the current rules.
What is the controversy surrounding Luka Doncic's awards eligibility?
The controversy revolves around whether Luka Doncic will receive an exception for awards eligibility, which could set a precedent for other players like Cade Cunningham.
What health issues did Cade Cunningham face that Draymond Green mentioned?
Cade Cunningham faced a collapsed lung, which required him to miss additional games, impacting his eligibility for awards.