With tonight's 2019 NBA Awards, we take one final look back at this past season and close that chapter for good with a new one just on the horizon featuring a fresh crop of young talent coming from last Thursday's draft. Hosted by Shaq, the third annual NBA Awards is being held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
But enough about the ceremony itself, let's get down to who received the hardware.
Rookie of the Year Award: Luka Dončić
Most Valuable Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis got emotional as he paid tribute to his family while accepting the #KiaMVP trophy. 🙏#NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/T8p5XH73cZ
Most Improved Player Award: Pascal Siakam
Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award and NBA Sportsmanship Award: Mike Conley
Sixth Man of the Year Award: Lou Williams
Coach of the Year: Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks
Mike Budenholzer of the @Bucks wins the 2018-19 NBA Coach of the Year! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/GdLytcP7KK
NBA Cares Community Assist Award: Bradley Beal
Defensive Player of the Year: Rudy Gobert
🌟 @rudygobert27 of the @utahjazz wins the 2018-19 Defensive Player of the Year... winning for the second consecutive season! #KiaDPOY #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/rZBCIItC0Q
Lifetime Achievement Award: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
Congratulations to Larry Bird and Magic Johnson on receiving the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/Vqb0tDk3Eg
NBA Moment of the Year: Derrick Rose's 50 point game
Voted the @HoHighlights Moment of the Year... @drose’s 50-point game for the @Timberwolves! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/4IAmJNYm6R
Moment of the year.
Derrick Rose drop 50 points after being doubted and counted out. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/6oO3dxDyHU
Executive of the Year Award: Jon Horst of the Milwaukee Bucks
The 2018-19 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year is… Jon Horst of the @Bucks! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/scezDPeNVo
