Curated category
NBA awards
- All-NBA TeamThe All-NBA Team began its life in the 1946, 47 season, the league's inaugural year. Voters selected two teams of five players each without regard to…
- NBA All-Defensive TeamThe NBA All-Defensive Team began its existence in the 1968, 69 season. This annual honor recognized the best defensive players during regular play.
- NBA Sportsmanship AwardThe NBA Sportsmanship Award began in 1995 as a league-wide honor. It was created to recognize players who exemplified ethical behavior and fair play on the…
- NBA Most Valuable PlayerThe NBA Most Valuable Player award began in the 1955, 56 season. It started as a recognition for the best performing player of that regular season.
- NBA All-Rookie TeamThe NBA All-Rookie Team began its existence in the 1962, 63 season. Head coaches from every team cast votes to determine the honorees.
- J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship AwardThe National Basketball Association established the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award to honor James Walter Kennedy, who served as the league's second…
- Larry O'Brien Championship TrophyThe Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy first appeared in 1977 when the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers.