Westbrook, Harden and Leonard named three MVP finalists

The three finalists for each of the NBA’s end-of-season awards have been announced. Award winners will be announced June 26.

Finalists for 2016-17 KIA Most Valuable Player

Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
James Harden, Houston Rockets
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

Finalists for 2016-17 Coach of the Year

Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs
Mike D’Antoni, Houston Rockets
Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat

Finalists for 2016-17 KIA Rookie of the Year

Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers

Finalists for 2016-17 KIA Defensive Player of the Year

Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

Finalists for 2016-17 KIA Sixth Man Award

Lou Williams, Houston Rockets
Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors
Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets

Finalists for 2016-17 KIA Most Improved Player

Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks