NBA reveals finalists for season awards

Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic were revealed on Sunday as the finalists for the Most Valuable Player award, via NBA Communications (X link).

The Mavericks guard led the league in scoring (33.9 points per game) and finished second in assists (9.8) while also grabbing 9.2 rebounds per contest. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to the top seed in the Western Conference by averaging 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 2.0 steals. Jokic, who is widely considered the favorite to win his third MVP trophy, averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9.0 assists.

The NBA also announced the finalists for six other postseason awards. Here are the finalists for all of those awards:

Most Valuable Player

• Luka Doncic, Mavericks
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder
• Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

Sixth Man

• Malik Monk, Kings
• Bobby Portis Jr., Bucks
• Naz Reid, Timberwolves

Defensive Player of the Year

• Bam Adebayo, Heat
• Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves
• Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

Most Improved Player

• Tyrese Maxey, Sixers
• Alperen Sengun, Rockets
• Coby White, Bulls

Coach of the Year

• Mark Daigneault, Thunder
• Chris Finch, Timberwolves
• Jamahl Mosley, Magic

Rookie of the Year

• Chet Holmgren, Thunder
• Brandon Miller, Hornets
• Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

Clutch Player

• Stephen Curry, Warriors
• DeMar DeRozan, Bulls
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder