Each year, the National Basketball Association awards several individual and team awards. Some of the most relevant are: Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, Bill Russell Final MVP Award Michael Jordan Formerly known as ~ Maurice Podoloff This award is given to the player with the best performance during the NBA regular season.
Check out all the NBA awards below.
Larry O’Brien Championship
DUBLIN, Ohio – May 31: A closer look at the NBA Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy…
DUBLIN, Ohio – MAY 31: A detail of the NBA Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy during the Golden Bear Pro-Am presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on May 31, 2023. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Larry O’Brien Championship
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 21: Boston Celtics’ Jason Tatum #0 lifts Larry O’Brien…
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 21: Boston Celtics’ Jason Tatum #0 holds the Larry O’Brien Trophy as he is introduced during the Boston Celtics Victory Event following their 2024 NBA Finals victory at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on June 21, 2024. (Courtesy of Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
NBA Cup
December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada; NBA Cup on the podium before the start of the NBA…
December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada; The NBA Cup on the podium before the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship Game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
NBA Cup
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the trophy after defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on December 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Western and Eastern Conference Finals
The NBA named its conference championship trophies after NBA legends Oscar Robertson and Bob Cousy.
Maurice Podoloff Trophy
This trophy is awarded to the team with the best regular season record in the league.
Atlantic Division Trophy
Nat ‘Sweetwater’ Clifton Trophy. Clifton was the first African-American to sign a contract with…
Nat ‘Sweetwater’ Clifton Trophy. Clifton was the first African-American to sign a contract in the NBA. He played for the New York Knicks from 1950 to 1957 and was an NBA All-Star in 1957.
Central Division Trophy
Wayne Embry Trophy. Embry became the first African-American NBA general manager with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Southeast Division Trophy
Earl Lloyd Trophy. Lloyd was the first African-American to play in the NBA.…
Earl Lloyd Trophy. Lloyd was the first African-American to play in the NBA. Lloyd played for the Washington Capitols, Syracuse Nationals, and Detroit Pistons, and won the 1955 NBA Championship.
Southwest Division Trophy
Willis Reed Trophy. Reed, who attended Grambling State University in Louisiana, spent his entire career…
Willis Reed Trophy. Reed, who attended Grambling State University in Louisiana, played his entire career with the New York Knicks, winning two titles.
Northwest Division Trophy
Sam Jones Trophy. Jones, a five-time All-Star, won 10 NBA championships as a member of the…
Sam Jones Trophy. A five-time All-Star, Jones won 10 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics from 1957 to 1969.
Pacific Division Trophy
Chuck Cooper Trophy. Cooper was the first African-American player drafted into the NBA…
Chuck Cooper Trophy. Cooper was the first African-American player to be drafted in the NBA (14th overall in 1950). Cooper played six seasons in Boston, Atlanta, and Detroit.
MVP Finals Trophy
The Bill Russell Trophy is awarded to the best player in the NBA Finals.
The Bill Russell Trophy is awarded to the player with the best performance in the NBA Finals, as voted on by a panel of nine media members.
MVP Finals Trophy
June 21, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts; Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown holds the MVP trophy…
June 21, 2024; Boston, Mass.; Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown holds the MVP trophy during the Boston Celtics Championship Parade. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
NBA Western and Eastern Conference Finals MVP
The Magic Johnson Trophy is awarded to the player with the best performance in the Western Conference Finals.
The Magic Johnson Trophy is awarded to the player with the best performance in the Western Conference Finals, as voted on by a media panel. The Larry Bird Trophy is awarded to the player with the best performance in the Western Conference Finals, as voted on by a media panel.
NBA Western and Eastern Conference Finals MVP
May 30, 2024; MINNEAPOLIS, MINNEAPOLIS, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates winning…
May 30, 2024; MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates after winning the Western Conference Championship Series MVP award against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Regular Season MVP
The Michael Jordan Trophy is awarded to the player with the best performance in the NBA regular season.
The Michael Jordan Trophy is awarded to the player with the most outstanding performance in the NBA regular season, as voted on by a panel of sportswriters and media members.
Regular Season MVP
DENVER, CO – MAY 14: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is facing Michael…
DENVER, CO – MAY 14: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets poses with the Michael Jordan MVP Trophy prior to Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena on May 14, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
NBA Cup MVP
The NBA Cup MVP Trophy is awarded to the player with the most outstanding performance in the NBA Cup.
The NBA Cup MVP trophy is awarded to the player with the most outstanding performance in the NBA Cup tournament, as voted on by a media panel.
NBA Cup MVP
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with the MVP trophy after winning the championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on December 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
All-Star Game MVP
The Kobe Bryant Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player at the NBA All-Star Game.
The Kobe Bryant Trophy is awarded annually to the player with the most outstanding performance at the NBA All-Star Game, as voted on by a media panel.
All-Star Game MVP
CLEVELAND, Ohio – FEBRUARY 20: Team LeBron’s Stephen Curry #30 holds the Kobe Bryant Trophy…
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: Team LeBron’s Stephen Curry #30 holds the Kobe Bryant Trophy after being named MVP of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Rookie of the Year
The Wilt Chamberlain Trophy is awarded to the best rookie of the NBA regular season.
The Wilt Chamberlain Trophy is awarded to the NBA regular season’s top rookie, as voted on by a panel of sportswriters.
Defensive Player of the Year
The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy is awarded to the best defensive player in the NBA regular season.
Sixth Man of the Year
The John Havlicek Trophy is awarded to the player with the most outstanding performance as a substitute during a season.
The John Havlicek Trophy is awarded to the player with the most outstanding performance as a substitute player during the NBA regular season.
Most Improved Player
The George Mikan Trophy is awarded to the player with the most growth in the NBA.
Clutch Player of the Year
The Jerry West Trophy is awarded to the NBA’s most outstanding player.
The Jerry West Trophy is awarded to the NBA player who best delivers for his teammates in clutch situations.
sportsmanship
The Joe Dumars Trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship.
The Joe Dumars Trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.
Teammate of the Year
The Twyman-Stokes Trophy is a trophy honoring Jack Twyman and teammate Maurice Stokes. It is awarded to the NBA…
The Twyman-Stokes Trophy is a trophy honoring Jack Twyman and teammate Maurice Stokes. It is awarded to the NBA Teammate of the Year.
Social Justice Champion
The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy is awarded to the most accomplished player in the NBA.
The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy is awarded to the NBA player who has led the fight for social justice.
Coach of the Year
The Red Auerbach Trophy is awarded to the NBA Coach of the Year.
Executive of the Year
The NBA Executive of the Year Award honors the top front office executive.
citizenship
The J. Walter Kennedy Trophy is awarded to the team member who demonstrates “outstanding service…”
The J. Walter Kennedy Trophy is awarded to the team member who has demonstrated “outstanding service and dedication to the community,” as voted for by the PBWA.
Push each other
Awarded to the player who attempts a play that is not often seen in the NBA.
Awarded to the NBA player who doesn’t appear often in the traditional box score but whose performance impacts the win each night.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded to the NBA player who has achieved outstanding success throughout his career in the NBA.
Rising Star Game
Awarded to the MVP of the Rising Stars Game during All-Star Weekend.
Slam Dunk Contest
The Julius “’Dr. J’ Erving Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Slam Dunk Contest during…
The Julius “’Dr. J’ Erving Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Slam Dunk contest during All-Star Weekend.
3-point shooting contest
Awarded to the winner of the All-Star Weekend 3-Point Contest.
Technology Challenge
Awarded to the winner of the Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend.
Celebrity
Awarded to the MVP of the Celebrity Game during All-Star Weekend.
