The NBA G League, formerly known as the National Basketball Development League (NBDL) and NBA Development League (D-League), presents 11 annual awards to recognize its teams, players, and coaches for their accomplishments. This does not include the G League championship trophy, which is given to the winning team of the G League Finals.
Team trophies
Current Award First awarded Description Most recent winner Championship Trophy2002The league's championship trophy; awarded to the winning team of the playoff finals.Oklahoma City Blue (2024)
Former Award First awarded Last awarded DescriptionDevelopment Champion20122015Awarded to the team that best embodies the league's goals of developing NBA basketball talent via call-ups and assignments.
Honors Honor Created Description All-NBA G League Team 2002Three 5-player teams (a first, second, and third team) composed of the best players in the league during the regular season. All-Defensive Team 20115-player team composed of the best defensive players in the league during the regular season. All-Rookie Team 20115-player team composed of the top rookies during the regular season.
Individual awards
Current Award First awarded Description Most recent winner(s)Most Valuable Player2002Awarded to the best performing player of the regular season.Mac McClung, Osceola Magic (2023–24)Finals MVP2015Awarded to the best performing player of the league finals.Ousmane Dieng, Oklahoma City Blue (2023-24)Defensive Player of the Year2002Awarded to the best defensive player of the regular season.Shaquille Harrison, South Bay Lakers (2023–24)Most Improved Player2010Awarded to the most improved player across the regular season.Alondes Williams, Sioux Falls Skyforce (2023–24)Rookie of the Year2002Awarded to the top rookie of the regular season.Oscar Tshiebwe, Indiana Mad Ants (2023–24)Coach of the Year (Dennis Johnson Trophy)2007Awarded to the best coach of the regular season.Lindsey Harding, Stockton Kings (2023–24)Sportsmanship Award2002Awarded to the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct on and off the court.Gabe Osabuohien, Cleveland Charge (2023–24)Basketball Executive of the Year2016Awarded to the league's top front office executive involved with basketball operations.Eric Amsler, Sioux Falls Skyforce (2023-24)Team Executive of the Year2010Awarded to the league's top front office executive involved with team operations.
Former Award First awarded Last awarded DescriptionAll-Star Game MVP20072017Awarded to the best performing player of the All-Star Game.Impact Player of the Year20082017Awarded to the player who joined the league mid-season and made the greatest contribution to his team's success following that acquisition.
See also List of National Basketball Association awards
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