Former BYU basketball superstar Jimmer Fredette won the NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP award on Saturday afternoon after scoring 35 points in the East’s 128-124 victory over the West.
Jimmer Fredette earns MVP honors with 35 PTs as East defeats the West, 128-124 in #DLeagueAllStar. pic.twitter.com/naRKKnCFiQ
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 13, 2016
Fredette’s 35 points were a D-League All-Star Game record. He also grabbed six rebounds and dished out six assists. He finished +15 on the night.
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After the game, Fredette spoke to NBA TV. That interview can be seen below.
.@NBATVJared spoke with @nbadleague All Star Game 2016 presented by Kumho Tire MVP, @jimmerfredette! #NBAAllStarTO https://t.co/B40puKhtkL
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2016
Fredette has found renewed success in the D-League after being cut by the New Orleans Pelicans earlier in the season. He is averaging 22.6 points per game, 4.8 assists per game and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Westchester Knicks.
