Jokic, Wembanyama, and several other outstanding basketball players are making headlines as finalists for several prestigious awards in the NBA. The NBA has announced the three finalists for seven awards that recognize the top performers in the 2023-24 season. These awards include the Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year, Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kia NBA Most Improved Player, Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year, and NBA Coach of the Year.
The finalists for each award were determined based on voting results from a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, reflecting the widespread recognition and respect for the contributions of these players and coaches. The complete ballots of each voter for every award will be available for public viewing at pr.nba.com following the announcement of all end-of-season awards.
With the excitement surrounding these prestigious accolades, the award winners are set to be revealed during the playoffs on TNT’s NBA pregame show. This adds an extra layer of anticipation and celebration, as fans eagerly await to see which outstanding individuals will be recognized for their remarkable achievements in the 2023-24 NBA season.
Kia NBA Most Valuable Player
Winner: TBA
- Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Winner: TBA
- Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
- Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Kia NBA Most Improved Player
Winner: Tyrese Maxey
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
- Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
- Coby White, Chicago Bulls
Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
Winner: TBA
- Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Winner: Naz Reid
- Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings
- Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks
- Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves
Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year
Winner: Stephen Curry
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Coach of the Year
Winner: Mark Daigneault
- Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Chris Finch, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic
NBA Basketball Executive of the Year
Winner: Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics
NBA Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year
Winner: Mike Conley
- Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings
- Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn Nets
- Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, New York Knicks
- Mike Conley, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic
- Al Horford, Boston Celtics
- T.J. McConnell, Indiana Pacers
- Larry Nance Jr., New Orleans Pelicans
- Georges Niang, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Dwight Powell, Dallas Mavericks
- Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Hustle Award
Winner: Alex Caruso, Chicago Bulls
NBA Social Justice Champion
Winner: TBA
- Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
- CJ McCollum, New Orleans Pelicans
- Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Lindy Waters III, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Russell Westbrook, LA Clippers
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