SN NBA Awards 2024: Voting results for Player of the Year, International Teams, Best Young Player and more

As basketball’s global reach continues to expand, the international influence on the NBA continues to grow.

For the second year, The Sporting News has chosen to represent our global audience with a series of NBA honors that also reflect the globalization of the league.

In addition to a record 125 international players On opening night rosters, some of the league’s biggest stars represent countries outside the United States. The 2023-24 season is another reminder that this international influence will only grow with the game.

This year, eight members of the Sporting News Global NBA Team voted for five different awards and an All-International team that reflects the league’s talent around the world. Voting began during the final week of the season and concluded on the final day.

For ranked awards, first place votes received five points, second place votes received three points, and third place votes received one point. Voters selected their choices for the following honors:

With the voting process in mind, here are the results for the 2023-24 NBA season!

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Winner: Nikola Jokic

It was essentially a runaway win for Jokic, who was a near-unanimous selection. Luka Doncic was the only other player to receive first-place votes.

When you look at the CV, it makes sense.

Jokic appeared in 79 of Denver’s 82 games this season, posting averages of 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9.0 assists for the Nuggets, who finished with a 57-25 record and the second seed Western series. Jokic recorded 25 triple-doubles and retained the title of best player in the NBA without much challenge from anyone.

At 29 years old, Jokic is in his prime. After leading Denver to a historic title in 2023, he’s done enough to enter the realm of all-time talking points.

Here are the full voting results:

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The All-International team was selected from a ballot of 46 players. Voters selected five members for the first team and second team.

These teams are another reminder of the level of international talent around the NBA. Four of the five members of The Sporting News All-International First Team have a great chance to make the All-NBA First Team. The other is the reigning league MVP.

Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray, Canada was the most represented country in the NBA. Also represented on the All-International team are two Frenchmen, Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama, as well as Kyrie Irving, who was born in Australia before moving to the United States.

First team

• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks (40 points)
• Luka Doncic, Mavericks (40 points)
• Joel Embiid, 76ers (31 points)
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (40 points)
• Nikola Jokic, Nuggets (40 points)

Second team

• Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves (16 points)
• Kyrie Irving, Mavericks (15 points)
• Jamal Murray, Nuggets (15 points)
• Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics (15 points)
• Domantas Sabonis, Kings (24 points)
• Victor Wembanyama, Spurs (23 points)

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Winner: Anthony Edwards

Edwards is on the verge of stardom and that is represented by his honor as the league’s best young player.

This season, Edwards took a leap forward averaging 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists to help Minnesota post the second-winningest season in franchise history. The most impressive thing is that Edwards won’t celebrate his 23rd birthday until August.

Among the other candidates is Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama, who took the NBA by storm during his age-20 season. Whether or not you agree that Edwards or Wembanyama deserve the nod, there is no doubt that the future of the league is in good hands.

To be eligible for Best Young Player, players had to be 23 years old or younger as of February 1 of this season.

Winner: Rudy Gobert

It was a photo finish, but Gobert just edged out Wembanyama in votes for first place. It’s a sign that the future is coming sooner than we think, even though Gobert is still the league’s premier defenseman…for now.

Minnesota’s incredible season is largely a product of the team’s stingy defense and Gobert is the man anchoring it all. Timberwolves’ defensive rating of 108.4 ranked first in the NBA and Gobert has been incredible, averaging 2.1 blocks per game while affecting many more shots around the rim.

After a rough first year in Minnesota, Gobert settled into his role and excelled in it. He will look to use that defensive prowess to anchor a deep playoff run.

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Winner: Victor Wembanyama

It was unanimous: Wembanyama was the best rookie in the match.

In any other year, Chet Holmgren or Brandon Miller would have put up cases worthy of the honor, but Wembanyama somehow exceeded the lofty expectations he faced as a generational talent.

Despite the team’s lack of success, Wembanyama had one of the best rookie seasons in recent history, posting averages of 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.6 blocks per game, leading the league.

He recorded two triple-doubles and showed signs that he might one day achieve a quadruple-double, either through his shot-blocking ability or his length and keen instincts that translate into steals .

This one was a no-brainer.

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Winner: Marc Daigneault

Two years ago, the Thunder were in the midst of a rebuild as they entered the offseason with a 24-58 record. Two years later, the Thunder are gearing up for a deep playoff run after winning first place in the West with a 57-25 record.

They have Daigneault to thank for that.

One of the only constants throughout the rebuilding process, Daigneault deserves credit for the development of OKC’s young stars and the X’s and O’s that put them in a position for success.

His coaching acumen has earned him the adulation of LeBron James and JJ Redick, and the proof is in the results. The reason the Thunder’s potential is so exciting is because they have the right coach to help them reach it.