MCW - Rookie of the Year

"Oh Lord, I'm the rookie and the vet…" - @Drake

A year ago, the Philadelphia 76ers traded away All-Star Jrue Holiday, and their immediate future depended on the 2013 NBA Draft.

Playmaker

Michael Carter-Williams dazzled fans while proving a lot of people wrong about his game and toughness. By the end of the season he walked away with a solid start to his professional career, and he has the hardware to prove it. He won the NBA Rookie of the Year award, giving Philadelphia a much needed bright spot in the midst of a 19-win season.

I had an opportunity to ask Carter-Williams about his basketball journey from childhood to the present day:



Words and photo: @axgilbert

Spotlight

"Now the boy is the man..." - Drake

The Philadelphia 76ers are getting national recognition...and the main ingredient to the team's early success is Michael Carter-Williams.

Consistency

The Sixers have been playing well since the season began last week, and while it is tough to gauge how things will play out, it's evident that this group of young talent, is doing their best to win games, and establish a blue-collar identity.

Carter-Williams has quickly become a fan favorite, however as a point guard he understands that everything is about the team and what he can do to make everyone better.

His low-key demeanor and never quit attitude will take him far as a professional athlete, especially in a city like Philadelphia.

Words: @axgilbert

Photo: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)