NBA announces Finalists for Player Awards
The NBA has announced the Finalists for the Player Awards of the 2016-2017 NBA season. For the first time the awards will be presented on an award show on June 26th live on TNT. Below is a list of all the finalists.
Kia NBA Most Valuable Player
- James Harden, Houston Rockets
- Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
- Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Coach of the Year
- Mike D’Antoni, Houston Rockets
- Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs
- Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat
Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
- Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
- Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers
Kia Most Improved Player
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
- Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
- Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
- Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Kia NBA Sixth Man Award
- Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets
- Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors
- Lou Williams, Houston Rockets
Source: NBA.com