NBA Awards 2021: It is that time of the year again. NBA Playoffs 2021 are just about to begin and the league has revealed the finalists for various awards.
The NBA gives out the following awards:
Most Valuable Player: Given to the best player of the NBA regular season as voted by a panel of sportswriters.
Rookie of the Year: Awarded to the top rookie of the NBA regular season as voted by a panel of sportswriters throughout the United States and Canada.
Sixth Man of the Year: Awarded to the best performing player as a substitute (or sixth man) during the NBA regular season as voted by a panel of sportswriters.
Defensive Player of the Year: Awarded to the top defensive player of the NBA regular season as voted by a panel of sportswriters throughout the United States and Canada.
Coach of the Year: Awarded to the best coach of the NBA regular season as voted by a panel of sportswriters and media members.
Most Improved Player: Awarded to the most improved player in the NBA as voted by a panel of sportswriters throughout the United States and Canada.
The #NBA announced that the three finalists for each award was determined by voting from a global panel of writers and broadcasters.
The NBA on TNT crew will announce the winners during the 2021 playoffs.
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) May 20, 2021
NBA Awards 2021: Finalists for various awards
Rookie of the Year Finalists
- Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball
- Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edward
- Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton
Sixth Man of the Year
- Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson
- Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles
- New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose
Defensive Player of the Year
- Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert
- Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons
- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green
Coach of the Year
- Quin Snyder, Utah Jazz
- Tom Thibodeau, New York Knicks
- Monty Williams, Phoenix Suns
Most Improved Player
- Detroit Pistons wing Jerami Grant
- Denver Nuggets wing Michael Porter Jr.
- New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle
Most Valuable Player
- Stephen Curry
- Nikola Jokic
- Joel Embiid