Regular Season
GP
—
W-L
—
PPG
7
APG
3.5
RPG
10.1
SPG
—
BPG
—
AST/TO
—
FG%
65%
3PT%
50%
GP
—
W-L
—
PPG
7
APG
3.5
RPG
10.1
SPG
—
BPG
—
AST/TO
—
FG%
65%
3PT%
50%
| Split | GP | W-L | PPG | APG | RPG | SPG | BPG | AST/TO | FG% | 3PT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | — | — | 7 | 3.5 | 10.1 | — | — | — | 65% | 50% |
Regular Season: 7.0 PPG | 10.1 RPG | 3.5 APG | 65% FG | 50% 3PT
Pumba quietly put together one of the most impactful seasons at the position, serving as the glue for an Always Doubted team that played one of the league's toughest schedules. While he wasn't a high-volume scorer, he consistently controlled the glass, made smart reads as a passer, and played winning basketball on both ends. His versatility allowed him to impact games without needing the offense to run through him.
His playoff performance elevated his résumé even further. In a first-round sweep, Pumba averaged 16.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including a 19-rebound performance that tied the league's record, while also contributing defensively with steals and a block. Even without gaudy scoring numbers, he dominated the game through rebounding, playmaking, and doing all the little things that help teams win.
Why #6: Pumba's all-around impact and outstanding playoff series separated him from the centers ranked behind him. His willingness to embrace his role, combined with elite rebounding and playmaking, made him one of the league's most valuable winning players