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The NBA and its updated awards schemes

The NBA and its updated awards schemes
A-A MICHEAL

By A-A MICHEAL

08th December, 2023

6 mins read

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The NBA is the premier professional basketball league in the world, founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The NBA has a rich history of awards, recognizing the best players, teams, and coaches in each season. Some of the most prestigious awards are the MVP, the Defensive Player of the Year, the Rookie of the Year, and the Finals MVP.

In 2022, the NBA unveiled six new trophies for the Kia Performance award winners, each named after a legendary player who exemplified the awards. For example, the Kia Most Improved Player award is now named after George Mikan, the first dominant big man in NBA history. The new trophies are designed to reflect the legacy and achievements of the players they honor, as well as the modern style and elegance of the NBA brand. The NBA also introduced a new award for the 2022-23 season, the Kia Social Justice Champion, to recognize a player who has made a positive impact on social justice and racial equality.

Some of the current and past winners of the NBA awards are:

Kia MVP: Joel Embiid (2023), Nikola Jokic (2022, 2021), Giannis Antetokounmpo (2020, 2019)

Kia Defensive Player of the Year: Jaren Jackson Jr. (2023), Marcus Smart (2022), Rudy Gobert (2021, 2019, 2018)

Kia Rookie of the Year: Paolo Banchero (2023), Scottie Barnes (2022), LaMelo Ball (2021), Ja Morant (2020), Luka Doncic (2019)

Kia Most Improved Player (George Mikan Award): Lauri Markkanen (2023), Ja Morant (2022), Julius Randle (2021), Brandon Ingram (2020), Pascal Siakam (2019)

Kia Coach of the Year: Mike Brown (2023), Monty Williams (2022), Tom Thibodeau (2021), Nick Nurse (2020), Mike Budenholzer (2019, 2015)

Kia Finals MVP: Nikola Jokic (2023), Stephen Curry (2022), Giannis Antetokounmpo (2021), LeBron James (2020, 2016, 2012, 2013), Kawhi Leonard (2019, 2014)

Kia All-Star MVP : Jayson Tatum (2023), Stephen Curry (2022), Giannis Antetokounmpo (2021), Kawhi Leonard (2020), Kevin Durant (2019, 2012)

Kia Social Justice Champion: TBA (2023)

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