The time has come to crown the award winners for the 2022-23 NBA season.
The NBA has revealed the finalists for the six performance awards: Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player and Clutch Player of the Year. Coach of the Year finalists have also been revealed.
The awards were once again voted on by a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Each voter submitted their ballot prior to the Play-In Tournament and NBA Playoffs.
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Most Valuable Player
Finalists
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
- Joel Embiid, 76ers (winner)
- Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Joel Embiid, 76ers |
| 2021-22 | Nikola Jokic, Nuggets |
| 2020-21 | Nikola Jokic, Nuggets |
| 2019-20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks |
| 2018-19 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks |
| 2017-18 | James Harden, Rockets |
| 2016-17 | Russell Westbrook, Thunder |
| 2015-16 | Stephen Curry, Warriors |
| 2014-15 | Stephen Curry, Warriors |
| 2013-14 | Kevin Durant, Thunder |
| 2012-13 | LeBron James, Heat |
Rookie of the Year
Finalists
- Paolo Banchero, Magic (winner)
- Walker Kessler, Jazz
- Jalen Williams, Thunder
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Paolo Banchero, Magic |
| 2021-22 | Scottie Barnes, Raptors |
| 2020-21 | LaMelo Ball, Hornets |
| 2019-20 | Ja Morant, Grizzlies |
| 2018-19 | Luka Doncic, Mavericks |
| 2017-18 | Ben Simmons, 76ers |
| 2016-17 | Malcolm Brogdon, Bucks |
| 2015-16 | Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves |
| 2014-15 | Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves |
| 2013-14 | Michael Carter-Williams, 76ers |
| 2012-13 | Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers |
Defensive Player of the Year
Finalists
- Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies (winner)
- Brook Lopez, Bucks
- Evan Mobley, Cavaliers
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies |
| 2021-22 | Marcus Smart, Celtics |
| 2020-21 | Rudy Gobert, Jazz |
| 2019-20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks |
| 2018-19 | Rudy Gobert, Jazz |
| 2017-18 | Rudy Gobert, Jazz |
| 2016-17 | Draymond Green, Warriors |
| 2015-16 | Kawhi Leonard, Spurs |
| 2014-15 | Kawhi Leonard, Spurs |
| 2013-14 | Joakim Noah, Bulls |
| 2012-13 | Marc Gasol, Grizzlies |
Sixth Man of the Year
Finalists
- Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics (winner)
- Bobby Portis, Bucks
- Immanuel Quickley, Knicks
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics |
| 2021-22 | Tyler Herro, Heat |
| 2020-21 | Jordan Clarkson, Jazz |
| 2019-20 | Montrezl Harrell, Clippers |
| 2018-19 | Lou Williams, Clippers |
| 2017-18 | Lou Williams, Clippers |
| 2016-17 | Eric Gordon, Rockets |
| 2015-16 | Jamal Crawford, Clippers |
| 2014-15 | Lou Williams, Raptors |
| 2013-14 | Jamal Crawford, Clippers |
| 2012-13 | J.R. Smith, Knicks |
Most Improved Player
Finalists
- Lauri Markkanen, Jazz (winner)
- Jalen Brunson, Knicks
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Lauri Markkanen, Jazz |
| 2021-22 | Ja Morant, Grizzlies |
| 2020-21 | Julius Randle, Knicks |
| 2019-20 | Brandon Ingram, Pelicans |
| 2018-19 | Pascal Siakam, Raptors |
| 2017-18 | Victor Oladipo, Pacers |
| 2016-17 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks |
| 2015-16 | CJ McCollum, Trail Blazers |
| 2014-15 | Jimmy Butler, Bulls |
| 2013-14 | Goran Dragic, Suns |
| 2012-13 | Paul George, Pacers |
Clutch Player of the Year
Finalists
- De'Aaron Fox, Kings (winner)
- Jimmy Butler, Heat
- DeMar DeRozan, Bulls
Previous winners
The Clutch Player of the Year trophy was awarded for the first time this season.
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | De'Aaron Fox, Kings |
Coach of the Year
Finalists
- Mike Brown, Kings (winner)
- Mark Daigneault, Thunder
- Joe Mazzulla, Celtics
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Mike Brown, Kings |
| 2021-22 | Monty Williams, Suns |
| 2020-21 | Tom Thibodeau, Knicks |
| 2019-20 | Nick Nurse, Raptors |
| 2018-19 | Mike Budenholzer, Bucks |
| 2017-18 | Dwane Casey, Raptors |
| 2016-17 | Mike D'Antoni, Rockets |
| 2015-16 | Steve Kerr, Warriors |
| 2014-15 | Mike Budenholzer, Hawks |
| 2013-14 | Gregg Popovich, Spurs |
| 2012-13 | George Karl, Nuggets |
