(CNN Philippines, May 21) — The NBA announced Friday the finalists for the six awards that recognize the top performers for the 2020-21 regular season.
The three finalists for each annual award were based on voting results from a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
Most Valuable Player
Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors
Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers
Nikola Jokić – Denver Nuggets
Rookie of the Year
LaMelo Ball – Charlotte Hornets
Anthony Edwards – Minnesota Timberwolves
Tyrese Haliburton – Sacramento Kings
Defensive Player of the Year
Rudy Gobert – Utah Jazz
Draymond Green – Golden State Warriors
Ben Simmons – Philadelphia 76ers
Most Improved Player
Jerami Grant – Detroit Pistons
Michael Porter Jr. – Denver Nuggets
Julius Randle – New York Knicks
Sixth Man of the Year
Jordan Clarkson – Utah Jazz
Joe Ingles – Utah Jazz
Derrick Rose – New York Knicks
The winners will be announced during the coverage of the 2021 NBA Playoffs which will start on May 23.
Coach of the Year
Tom Thibodeau – New York Knicks
Monty Williams – Phoenix Suns
Quin Snyder – Utah Jazz
