The first annual NBA Awards was held on 26th June 2017 at the Basketball City at Pier 36 in New York. The show was hosted by the famous musician Drake. There were performances by Nicki Minaj and 2 Chainz at the show. The NBA awards 2017 were aired on TNT at 9.00 PM ET.

The NBA Most Valuable Player award was won by Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder. Mike D’Antoni, Houston Rockets have won the NBA best coach of the year award. Bill Russell, Boston Celtics was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The performance of the year awards were won by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors who have scored 60 points against Pacers. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks has won the NBA most improved player award. Check out the winner’s list of NBA Awards 2017 below.

Winners of NBA Awards 2017

Kia NBA Most Valuable Player: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

Kia NBA Rookie of the Year: Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks

Kia NBA Most Improved Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

Kia NBA Sixth Man Award: Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets

NBA Coach of the Year: Mike D’Antoni, Houston Rockets

NBA Basketball Executive of the Year: Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors

Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks

NBA Sportsmanship Award: Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets

NBA Community Assist Award: Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics

Performance of the Year: Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors

Game Winner of the Year: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

Dunk of the Year: Victor Oladipo, Oklahoma City Thunder

Assist of the Year: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

Block of the Year: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs

Best Playoff Moment: Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors

Best Style: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

Lifetime Achievement Award: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics

Sager Strong Award: Monty Williams, San Antonio Spurs

Hustle Stats Award: Patrick Beverley, Houston Rockets