MVP is the most important individual accolade an NBA player can win, so we decided to put together a list of how legends did in MVP voting throughout their careers, ranking them by the number of seasons they received votes. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar owns …
MVP is the most important individual accolade an NBA player can win, so we decided to put together a list of how legends did in MVP voting throughout their careers, ranking them by the number of seasons they received votes.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar owns the record for most MVPs for one player with six and it will be very hard to beat, but he’s not the leader in most seasons with MVP votes, which belongs to LeBron James with 19.
In case you’re wondering, Michael Jordan comes at No. 6 in this ranking, receiving votes in merely 13 seasons.
Victor Wembanyama started the week by joining a short list of players to win Rookie of the Year unanimously. In finishing No. 2 in the Defensive Player of the Year vote, he joins another short list of players receiving votes for the prestigious …
Victor Wembanyama started the week by joining a short list of players to win Rookie of the Year unanimously. In finishing No. 2 in the Defensive Player of the Year vote, he joins another short list of players receiving votes for the prestigious award in their first year in the league.
Wemby also became the first player ever to rank Top 4 for both ROY and DPOY in the same season. (Tim Duncan came closest by winning Rookie of the Year and being No. 4 in Defensive Player of the Year back in 1998).
Below, check all the rookies who received DPOY votes in league history.
The future is always brightest and for those who were apart of the 2024 NFL Draft class, the journey for rookie of the year starts now.
The future is always brightest, and for those who were a part of the 2024 NFL Draft class, the journey for rookie of the year starts now.
Pro Football Focus has started looking ahead to jow the season may play out for those in this rookie class. They already have early projections, even before rookie minicamps, and the leaders are interesting.
Regarding Offensive Rookie of the Year, PFF has four players listed as favorites. Sadly, none of them are J.J. McCarthy of the Vikings.
PFF has gone with the leader, division rival Caleb Williams, who was drafted first overall by the Chicago Bears. Others listed include Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Jayden Daniels. The absence of J.J. McCarthy could be attributed to the fact that he may not even start the year for the Vikings. If he does, though, look for McCarthy to start producing strong numbers with the weapons around him.
On the defensive side of the ball, there is some Viking representation. PFF has Dallas Turner listed as the fourth-best player to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. They have listed Laiatu Latu, Jared Verse, and Quinyon Mitchell ahead of him.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves discussed how he travels privately during the offseason by booking hotels and flights, a wild travel story with the Lakers in Portland, what happens on the team flight after games, the possibility of being a Laker for life, D’Angelo Russell’s free agency, what he’s learned from LeBron James, why Anthony Davis should be in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, and the chip on the team’s shoulder going up against the Denver Nuggets in a playoff rematch with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.
On his path from an undrafted rookie to stardom with the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves has had many memorable moments in hotels, including a life-changing call to play in the NBA while in El Segundo, California, and avoiding a fire while playing for the Lakers at a Portland hotel.
“I was in there for probably two months and got a call from my agent (Aaron Reilly), and it was them offering me a regular contract that, for me, was the start of my journey, so the Residence Inn always has a special place in my heart,” Reaves said during a Hotels.com “Perfect 10” digital content segment.
Following his segment, Reaves spoke with HoopsHype and discussed how he travels privately during the offseason when booking hotels and flights, a wild travel story with the Lakers in Portland, what happens on the team flight after games, the possibility of being a Laker for life, D’Angelo Russell’s free agency, what he’s learned from LeBron James, why Anthony Davis should be in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, and the chip on the team’s shoulder going up against the Denver Nuggets in a playoff rematch.
Kings guard Malik Monk believes he’s Sixth Man of the Year and wants to re-sign with Sacramento, he told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk is playing the best basketball of his career, which could result in an NBA award by the end of the season and a sizable pay raise this summer.
While in New York over a recent East Coast road trip, Monk, Kings stars Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox, and coach Mike Brown spoke with HoopsHype about Monk’s Sixth Man of the Year candidacy and the importance of re-signing Monk in free agency.
Monk’s Sixth Man of the Year candidacy
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According to HoopsHype’s Global Rating, Monk is among the top candidates for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, along with Naz Reid, Bobby Portis, and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
“Monk has to win it,” Sabonis told HoopsHype. “If he doesn’t win it, it’s rigged. He definitely brings energy and light. If we’re down, he’s always up and in a good mood off the court, too, so that really helps during a long season with ups and downs.”
Monk has made a strong case for the award, ranking ahead of Reid and Portis in points per game (15.4) and all four players in assists (5.1) this season. Bogdanovic leads the group in scoring (16.8), while Portis leads in rebounding (7.3).
“There aren’t many guys out there coming off the bench averaging 15 points and five assists on good efficiency,” Fox told HoopsHype. “He affects the game in different ways. If he needs to score 30, he does it. If he needs to have six or eight assists, he’s done it. I think he’s as good as anybody coming off the bench.”
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When asked by HoopsHype where he stacks up in the award race, Monk answered without hesitation.
“Number one, 1,000 percent,” Monk told HoopsHype. “I think I was number one last year, too. I was hoping. I feel like I should win it this year for sure. I feel like nobody off the bench does what I do for the team, especially not just scoring but facilitating and making plays on the defensive end now way more than ever. I think I bring everything off the bench, and I definitely should win.”
At times, a team’s record in the standings can impact votes for an individual award. In the Sixth Man of the Year race, Reid’s Timberwolves will finish among the top teams in the West. Portis’ Bucks will have to weather the storm for the rest of the regular season, likely withoutGiannis Antetokounmpo. Monk’s Kings are still fighting for a potential playoff berth, while Bogdanovic’s Hawks are locked into a Play-In spot.
“It should not even be a debate on Sixth Man of the Year with Malik’s body of work and us fighting for a playoff spot,” Kings coach Mike Brown told HoopsHype. “He should be the hands-down winner.”
Monk’s free agency
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Monk is not only one of the top Sixth Man of the Year candidates, he’s also among the top unrestricted free agents on the market this summer.
“We better keep him,” Sabonis told HoopsHype when asked about Monk’s looming free agency. “I think there’s no excuse. I’ll talk to Monte (McNair) and Vivek (Ranadivé). We’ve got to keep him. He’s a big piece for us moving forward.”
Monk has now appeared in 72 or more games in three straight seasons and has been a consistent player for Sacramento following his two-year, $19.4 million deal in the summer of 2022. Heading into free agency this summer, Sacramento has Early Bird Rights on Monk and can sign him up to a four-year, $78 million contract.
With Monk out due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, he admitted the injury has made him think more about his upcoming free agency, but noted he’s also leery of placing any expectations on his free agency price range this summer.
“I’m comfortable in Sacramento,” Monk told HoopsHype. “I’d love to play here again, for sure. I’ve been here for two years and made friends with everyone, including the training staff and front office. I’d love to be back here.”
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A key to Monk’s comfort level in Sacramento has been reuniting with Fox, his former college teammate at Kentucky. In the years since their days as Wildcats, Fox noted Monk has become a significantly improved playmaker in pick-and-roll sets after being limited to catch-and-shoot jumpers or pull-up jumpers off one dribble in college.
Monk’s chemistry with Fox, adoration from Sabonis, and his relationship with coach Brown have helped him thrive in a career season and could solidify Sacramento as his long-term home.
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“It’s just as easy to see how important Malik is for our organization,” coach Brown told HoopsHype. “He is loved by his teammates, the organization, and the city. Hopefully, his free agency won’t last too long and he’ll be a King long term!”
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HoopsHype lists the Top 25 NBA players who never won the MVP award.
Over the past 15 seasons, four players have won a majority of the MVP awards: LeBron James (four), Stephen Curry (twice), Giannis Antetokounmpo (twice), and Nikola Jokic (twice).
Joel Embiid, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and Derrick Rose were among the few to crack that list amid the dominance of the big four listed above and win their only MVP award in that span.
So who are some of the NBA’s greatest players of all time who weren’t able to win an MVP and break through their era of dominant players?
Media members have been voting for NBA player awards for a long time. This task carries significant weight, as voting for one player over another can impact multi-million dollar contracts. Beginning in 2014, the NBA has made these media votes …
Media members have been voting for NBA player awards for a long time. This task carries significant weight, as voting for one player over another can impact multi-million dollar contracts. Beginning in 2014, the NBA has made these media votes public. Per our research, only 15 individuals have participated in the voting process every year since then.
We analyzed these prominent media figures and tallied the total points they awarded to players in the Most Valuable Player voting over the past decade. You will see substantial discrepancies:
HoopsHype presents the most likely players to make their All-NBA debuts in the 2023-24 season, led by Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson.
Right now, there are 26 active NBA players who have been All-Stars in their careers but who have yet to make an All-NBA Team, which is arguably the league’s highest individual honor besides winning Most Valuable Player or Finals MVP.
That list features some huge names, including Zion Williamson, Anthony Edwards, Bam Adebayo, Brandon Ingram and Jalen Brunson.
Several of those players stand a good chance of making their All-NBA debuts in the 2023-24 season. Today, let’s explore the most likely candidates to achieve this milestone.
Lions front office honored with ‘Best Draft Award’ at NFL Scouting Combine for their 2023 draft haul
The 2023 draft class selected by the Detroit Lions has been heralded as one of the best on this site and by many in the media. At the NFL Scouting Combine, it was honored by those within and around the league.
Brad Holmes and his staff were awarded the “Best Draft Award” for their April selections. It was a class that was seen as risky or overreaching at the time, but in the end, the results spoke for themselves. The team found themselves in the NFC Championship game after winning their first division title in over 30 years.
The #Lions were awarded the 'Best Draft Award' at this year’s NFL Combine, as voted on by scouts across the league.
Detroit’s 2023 draft class featured Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch, and Jack Campbell. #Lions GM Brad Holmes and members of his staff accepted the… pic.twitter.com/zEi0Agrlhd
Holmes made several moves on day one of the draft starting with a trade back to get extra picks before landing Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell in round one. Gibbs and Campbell both showed to be leaders on their respective sides of the ball with the Alabama running back looking to become one of the best at his position sooner rather than later.
The Lions general manager then proceeded to make even ore impactful selections on day two of th draft. Between rounds two and three, he would draft the record-breaking Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch, and Hendon Hooker.
LaPorta was ultized by playcaller Ben Johnson and quarterback Jared Goff all year as both a safety blanket option in the passing game but also as a game breaker when need be. Branch made his impact known from the start of the season when his pick-six against the Chiefs on the league’s opening night was just a sign of what was to come.
While Hendon Hooker din’t see the field in 2023, he is someone the franchise remains high on. Coming off a torn ACL in his final year in college, the team got what was seen as a first roudn talent in round three tht they have stashed for the future.
