MVP, rookie of the year, best defender: the results of the readers' poll

MVP: Doncic ahead of Jokic

According to the readers’ vote, Luka Doncic (Mavericks) must win his first MVP trophy (34.74%) by a very short head ahead of Nikola Jokic (Nuggets, 34.23%). The Slovenian finished as the season’s top scorer with an average of 33.9 points. He is also the second best passer with 9.8 offers per game. OKC leader Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received 17.6% of the vote.

Best rookie: Wembanyama alone in the world

Almost unanimously, Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) won the rookie of the year trophy with 97.7% of the vote. Chet Holmgren (Thunder, 1.7%) and Brandon Miller (Charlotte, 0.3%) complete the podium. Evident as the French interior looks to be heading for the trophy after an extraordinary first season.

Best defender: Gobert and Wemby neck and neck

For just ten votes (!) out of almost 30,000, the trophy for the best defender of the year among netizens goes to Rudy Gobert (Wolves, 45.59%). He is a hair ahead of Victor Wembanyama (45.55%). Far behind, Lakers interior Anthony Davis (3.6%) takes third place. The French leadership duo could pose big problems on defense for the Team USA armada at the Olympics this summer.

Best progress: Maxey rewarded

Tyrese Maxey has taken on a new dimension this season with the Sixers. A successful season (25.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists), rewarded with a first star in the All-Star Game, which convinced 38% of you. The trio Jalen Williams (Thunder) with 17%, Alperen Sengun (Rockets) with 12% and Coby White (Bulls) with 11.5% stand out behind.

Best sixth man: Monk in goal

The race is closer for best sixth man. You’ve pegged Malik Monk (Kings) to trail Malcolm Brogdon (Celtics) by 22.7%. Serbian Bogdan Bogdanovic (Hawks) is second (21.3%) ahead of Wolves pivot Naz Reid (19.2%). Monk could be very important in the play-in game against the Pelicans on Saturday (03:30).

Best trainer: Daigneault wins big

Author of his best season at the helm of the young Thunder team, you place Mark Daigneault (44%) at the top of the rating far ahead of Joe Mazzulla (Celtics) and Chris Finch (Wolves), who do not exceed 30% between the two of them. The coach of the best team in the West has already been voted best coach of the season by his peers.