2022-23 NBA Awards

Photos: NBA unveils 6 new trophies for Kia Performance award winners

The Kia MVP, Kia Defensive Player of the Year and more have been remodeled and a new award has been added for the 2022-23 season.

The Michael Jordan Trophy

Awarded to the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player

The league’s MVP will now be awarded with The Michael Jordan Trophy, bearing the name of the NBA legend widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time

 


The Jerry West Trophy

Awarded to the Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year

The NBA is introducing a new Kia Performance Award at the end of the 2022-23 season, the Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year.


The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy

Awarded to the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year

The NBA’s top defender will now receive a trophy named after Hall of Famer and defensive standout Hakeem Olajuwon.


The Wilt Chamberlain Trophy

Awarded to the Kia NBA Rookie of the Year

The Kia Rookie of the Year trophy has been named in honor of Wilt Chamberlain, whose 1959-60 debut season remains unmatched for an NBA rookie.


The John Havlicek Trophy

Awarded to the Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year

John Havlicek crafted a Hall of Fame career and was well known for his ability to excel off the bench like no player before him.


The George Mikan Trophy

Awarded to the Kia NBA Most Improved Player of the Year

The Kia Most Improved Player award is being named after George Mikan.

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