List of NBA Development League awards
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The NBA Development League (D-League) presents 11 annual awards to recognize its teams, players, and coaches for their accomplishments. This does not include the D-League championship trophy, which is given to the winning team of the D-League Finals.
Team trophies
| Award | Created | Description | Most recent winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-League Championship Trophy | 2001–02 | The D-League's championship trophy; awarded to the winning team of the D-League Finals. | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| Development Champion | 2011–12 | Awarded to the team that best embodies the league's goals of developing NBA basketball talent via call-ups and assignments.[1] | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
Honors
| Honor | Created | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All-D-League Team | 2001–02 | Three 5-player teams (a first, second, and third team) composed of the best players in the league during the regular season. |
| All-Defensive Team | 2010–11 | Three 5-player teams (a first, second, and third team) composed of the best defensive players in the league during the regular season. |
| All-Rookie Team | 2010–11 | Three 5-player teams (a first, second, and third team) composed of the top rookies during the regular season. |
Individual awards
| Award | Created | Description | Most recent winner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | 2001–02 | Awarded to the best performing player of the D-League regular season. | Jarnell Stokes (Sioux Falls Skyforce) |
| Finals MVP | 2014–15 | Awarded to the best performing player of the D-League Finals series. | Jarnell Stokes (Sioux Falls Skyforce) |
| All-Star Game MVP | 2006–07 | Awarded to the best performing player of the D-League All-Star Game. | Jimmer Fredette (Westchester Knicks) |
| Defensive Player of the Year | 2001–02 | Awarded to the best defensive player of the D-League regular season. | DeAndre Liggins (Sioux Falls Skyforce) |
| Impact Player of the Year | 2007–08 | Awarded to the player who joined the D-League mid-season and made the greatest contribution to his team's success following that acquisition.[2] | Ryan Gomes (Los Angeles D-Fenders) |
| Most Improved Player | 2009–10 | Awarded to the most improved player in the D-League. | Axel Toupane (Raptors 905) |
| Rookie of the Year | 2001–02 | Awarded to the top rookie of the D-League regular season. | Quinn Cook (Canton Charge) |
| Coach of the Year (Dennis Johnson Trophy) |
2006–07 | Awarded to the best coach of the D-League regular season. | Dan Craig (Sioux Falls Skyforce) |
| Sportsmanship Award | 2001–02 | Awarded to the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct on and off the court.[3] | Scott Suggs (Raptors 905) |
| Team Executive of the Year | 2009–10 | Awarded to the D-League's top front office executive involved with team operations. | Mike Levy (Canton Charge) |
| Basketball Executive of the Year | 2015–16 | Awarded to the D-League's top front office executive involved with basketball operations. | Adam Simon (Sioux Falls Skyforce) |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fort Wayne Mad Ants Earn 2014-15 NBA D-League "Development Champion" Award". NBA.com. May 26, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Ryan Gomes Named 2015-16 NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year". NBA.com. April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ↑ "RENALDO MAJOR RECEIVES NBA D-LEAGUE'S JASON COLLIER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD". NBA.com. April 20, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
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