NBA awards 2019: FULL list of finalists for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man and more
NBA AWARDS 2019 - The full list of finalists for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year and more.
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The NBA 2018/19 season has been one full of surprises with players putting in record-breaking performances and teams making big leaps and strides from previous years.
The NBA champion is still yet to be determined with the Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers currently battling it out in the playoffs.
But the nominees for the regular season awards have now been announced with a few close battles.
Find out the full list of nominees for every award below.
NBA Awards 2019
Kia NBA Most Valuable Player
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
James Harden, Houston Rockets
Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns
Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
Kia NBA Sixth Man Award
Montrezl Harrell, LA Clippers
Domantas Sabonis, Indiana Pacers
Lou Williams, LA Clippers
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Kia NBA Most Improved Player
De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings
D’Angelo Russell, Brooklyn Nets
Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors
NBA Coach of the Year
Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee Bucks
Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets
Doc Rivers, LA Clippers