NBA AWARDS 2017: SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Drake hosted and Nicki Minaj performedat the inaugural awards show.
The inauguralNBAAwards aired Monday night on TNT, handing out honors to the most valuable players, rookies and moments in
professionalbasketball.
There were emotional scenes at the show asOklahoma City Thunder Guard Russell Westbrookwon the covetedMVPaward after a phenomenal season.
Westbrook, known for his ice-cold scowl on thebasketballcourt, was brought totearsgoing down thelistof people to thank in his speech, and not a dry eye was in the house by the time he was done.
The 28-year-old all-star guard became only the second player to ever finish anNBAseason averaging a triple double, with a staggering 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists while leading the league in scoring.

He edgedJames Hardenand Kawhi Leonard for the honours, while Rockets’ Mike D’Antoni was voted coach of theyearand Bill Russell was honoured with the lifetime achievement award.
The show was hosted by rapper Drake, and alsofeaturedperformances byNicki Minajand 2 Chainz, along with a special appearance by Will Ferrell.
See the rest of the winners below.
MEDIA-VOTED AWARDS
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
NBAEXECUTIVE-VOTED AWARD
NBA Basketball Executive of the Year:Bob Myers,Golden State Warriors
PLAYER-VOTED AWARDS
Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year:Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
NBA Sportsmanship Award:Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets
COMMUNITY AWARD
Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award Presented by Kaiser Permanente:Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics
FAN-VOTED AWARDS
Performance of the Year:Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson scores 60 inthreequarters vs. Indiana Pacers
Game Winner of the Year:
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook vs. Denver Nuggets
Dunk of the Year:Oklahoma City Thunder’s Victor Oladipo vs. Atlanta Hawks
Assist of the Year:Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green toStephen Curryto Kevin Durant vs. Indiana Pacers
Block of the Year:San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard vs.Houston Rockets
Best Playoff Moment:Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant vs.Cleveland Cavaliersin Game 3 of The Finals
Best Style:Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
SPECIALNBAAWARDS HONORS
Lifetime Achievement Award:Bill Russell, Boston Celtics legend
Sager Strong Award:Monty Williams, San Antonio Spurs
Hustle Stats Award:Patrick Beverley,Houston Rockets
Jr. NBA Coach of the Year:Carrie Berran of Eagan, Minn.