We already know that the NBA has changed how the annual award winners will be presented but with the launch of the first inaugural official award show this June will come the presentation of six all new awards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN details.
While the traditional awards voted on by the media will headline the June 26 event, fans will be able to determine the winner of the NBA’s Dunk of the Year, Block of the Year, Assist of the Year, Game Winner of the Year, Top Performance of the Year and, (sigh) Best Style.
Per AJ Neuharth-Keusch of USA Today, fans can cast their votes through the league’s official website, Facebook, Twitter of Instagram.
The nominees for each award are detailed in the USA Today piece with highlights when appropriate, but here they are in list format:
Dunk of the Year:
- Zach LaVine (Timberwolves)
- Larry Nance Jr. (Lakers)
- Victor Oladipo (Thunder)
Block of the Year:
- Kawhi Leonard (Spurs) on James Harden.
- Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks) on Spencer Dinwiddie.
- Hassan Whiteside (Heat) on Pascal Siakam.
Assist of the Year:
- Draymond Green (Warriors) to Stephen Curry to Kevin Durant.
- Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) to Wilson Chandler.
- Chris Paul (Clippers to Brandon Bass.
Game Winner of the Year:
- Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers) vs. Golden State.
- Tyler Ulis (Suns) vs. Boston.
- Russell Westbrook (Thunder) vs. Denver.
Top Performance of the Year:
- Devin Booker (Suns) scoring 70 points vs. Boston.
- James Harden (Rockets) putting up 53 points, 17 assists, and 16 rebounds vs. New York.
- Klay Thompson (Warriors) scoring 60 points in three quarters vs. Indiana.
- Russell Westbrook (Thunder) putting up 57 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists vs. Orlando.
Best Style:
- Iman Shumpert (Cavaliers)
- Dwyane Wade (Bulls)
- Russell Westbrook (Thunder)