The NBA announced finalists for end-of-season awards during the “NBA Showtime” pregame show ahead of Game 1 of the playoff series between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic on NBC on April 19.
Each in-studio analyst — Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter and Maria Taylor — read the names of the top three for Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Clutch Player of the Year and Most Improved Player.
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The finalists for MVP, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year will be revealed during the halftime show.
Here are the finalists announced for the NBA’s individual
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