The NBA released the names of the finalists seeking the different awards for the best of the season, there are some categories that will undoubtedly give something to talk about and as always there will be controversy. These are the finalists in the six categories in which prizes are awarded.
NBA Coach of the Year
- Quin Snyder, Utah Jazz
- Tom Thibodeau, New York Knicks
- Monty Williams, Phoenix Suns
Most valuable Player
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Rookie of the Year
- LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Tyrese Haliburton, Sacramento Kings
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Defender of the Year
- Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
- Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
- Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
Most progressed player
- Jerami Grant, Detroit Pistons
- Michael Porter Jr., Denver Nuggets
- Julius Randle, New York Knicks
Best Sixth Man
- Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz
- Joe Ingles, Utah Jazz
- Derrick Rose, New York Knicks
The season that the Knicks had does not go unnoticed, proof of this is that a member of the New Yorkers appears in three categories. On the subject of Rookie of the Year, it will be interesting to know if in the end, the injury that kept him off the court for a few weeks, does not hurt LaMelo Ball, as Anthony Edwards closed strong and makes the election difficult.
The winners will be announced during the broadcasts of the Playoffs on the TNT network.
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