Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Wembanyama top three for MVP as NBA awards finalists announced
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Key Points:
- The NBA has announced the finalists for its season awards, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama as the top contenders for Most Valuable Player in a highly competitive three-way race.
- Rookie of the Year finalists include VJ Edgecombe, Cooper Flagg, and Kon Knueppel, while Defensive Player of the Year candidates are Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, and Victor Wembanyama.
- Coach of the Year nominees are J.B. Bickerstaff, Mitch Johnson, and Joe Mazzulla, with Most Improved Player finalists being Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Duren, and Deni Avdija.
- The Sixth Man of the Year contenders are Tim Hardaway Jr., Jamie Jaquez Jr., and Keldon Johnson, and the Clutch Player of the Year finalists include Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jamal Murray.
- Award announcements will take place throughout the week on Peacock, with Defensive Player of the Year on Monday and Most Improved Player on Friday, and an international player is guaranteed to win MVP regardless of the vote outcome.
