According to the organization, Giannis Anthetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic were among the finalists for the most valuable player of the 2024-2025 normal season (MVP) award.
The finalists are as follows for the normal season awards:
MVP: Giannis Anthetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
The defender of the year: Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks), Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers)
The most improved player: Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks), Ivica Zubac (Los Angeles Clippers)
Rookie player of the year: Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs), Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks), Jaylen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies)
The sixth player of the year: Malik Beasley (Detroit Pistons), Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers), Payton Pritchard (Boston Celtics)
The best player of the year in critical moments: Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Başantrenörü of the Year: Kenny Atkinson (Cleveland Cavaliers), JB Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons), IME Udoka (Houston Rockets)