The first annual NBA Awards was held on 26th June 2017 at the Basketball City at Pier 36 in New York. The show was hosted by the famous musician Drake. There were performances by Nicki Minaj and 2 Chainz at the show. The NBA awards 2017 were aired on TNT at 9.00 PM ET.
The NBA Most Valuable Player award was won by Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder. Mike D’Antoni, Houston Rockets have won the NBA best coach of the year award. Bill Russell, Boston Celtics was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The performance of the year awards were won by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors who have scored 60 points against Pacers. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks has won the NBA most improved player award. Check out the winner’s list of NBA Awards 2017 below.
Winners of NBA Awards 2017
Kia NBA Most Valuable Player: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Kia NBA Rookie of the Year: Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
Kia NBA Most Improved Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Kia NBA Sixth Man Award: Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets
NBA Coach of the Year: Mike D’Antoni, Houston Rockets
NBA Basketball Executive of the Year: Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors
Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
NBA Sportsmanship Award: Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets
NBA Community Assist Award: Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics
Performance of the Year: Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
Game Winner of the Year: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Dunk of the Year: Victor Oladipo, Oklahoma City Thunder
Assist of the Year: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Block of the Year: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Best Playoff Moment: Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
Best Style: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Lifetime Achievement Award: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
Sager Strong Award: Monty Williams, San Antonio Spurs
Hustle Stats Award: Patrick Beverley, Houston Rockets
