NBA Awards
Definition
Annual honors presented by the National Basketball Association (NBA) to recognize outstanding achievements by players, teams, coaches, and executives during the regular season, playoffs, and in-season events.
A formal awards show format introduced in 2017, featuring categories like Most Valuable Player (MVP), Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Clutch Player of the Year, among 13 individual awards.
Voted on by media panels, players, coaches, and executives, with trophies often named after NBA legends such as Larry O'Brien and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Examples
After a season of memes and misses, that sleeper pick finally snagged an NBA Award and instant GOAT status.
The NBA Awards ballot is basically a fantasy league owner's midlife crisis on paper.
She predicted every NBA Award winner correctly, earning her the unofficial title of 'Stat Queen Supreme'.
NBA Awards night: where suits cost more than some players' contracts and the drama rivals a Game 7.