NETSGC’S JOSH “CHOC” HUMPHRIES NAMED A FINALIST FOR 2021 NBA 2K LEAGUE MVP AWARD
September 14, 2021
During just his second year with NBA 2K League, the point guard was first in assists and third in points per game for 2021 season
— Fan voting open NOW at NBA2KLeague.com —
BROOKLYN (Sept. 13, 2021) – Nets Gaming Crew’s (NetsGC) Josh “Choc” Humphries has been named one of five MVP finalists for the 2021 NBA 2K League season. The announcement comes just a few days after the sophomore point guard was named to the roster for this year’s inaugural NBA 2K League All-Star Game.
This year, Choc helped lead NetsGC to the 2K League Eastern Conference Finals, a first for the team, and concluded the season leading the league in assists and sitting at third in points per game. Choc averaged 31.7 points per game, 14.4 assists per game, shooting 77.5% from the line, proving himself to be an essential piece to the team’s performance. He was also named NBA 2K League’s Player of the Week on June 15, the second time he received the accolade.
The MVP award is decided by vote, with one-third accounted for by NBA 2K League players, one-third by NBA 2K League team managers, league officials, on-air talent and media, and the final one-third by fans. Fan voting is now open at NBA2KLeague.com and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept.17, 2021.
The MVP winner will be announced during the 2021 NBA 2K League All-Star Game on Saturday, Sept. 25.
For more information regarding the 2021 NBA 2K League Awards, please visit www.NBA2KLeague.com.
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About Nets Gaming Crew (NetsGC)
Nets Gaming Crew (NetsGC) is the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets. NetsGC was one of four expansion teams joining the second season of the NBA 2K League, a professional competitive gaming league co-founded by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software. The six-player squad is based in Brooklyn and competes as unique characters in 5-on-5 play against 22 other 2K League teams in a mix of regular-season games, tournaments and playoffs. For more information on NetsGC, visit www.netsgc.com or follow the team on Twitter and Instagram.