Player accolades across sports should primarily hinge on per-season statistics, mirroring established practices in leagues like the NFL and MLB. In these sports, individual achievements are measured by total yards, touchdowns, or home runs accumulated over an entire season, not per-game averages. The NBA would benefit from a similar shift, emphasizing total points, assists, and blocks per season rather than per-game metrics. This change could naturally address ongoing issues related to player load management and the 65-game requirement for awards. Ultimately, if players aspire to be recognized among the league's elite, consistent participation throughout the season would be incentivized. Prioritizing rest would then come with the understanding that it impacts their eligibility for top individual honors.