The National Basketball Players Association released its annual award winners, giving a glimpse at who players around the League feel brings it best on and off the court.
- MVP: James Harden
- Peopleās Champ (Best Use of Platform): LeBron James
- Most Respected: Vince Carter
- Best Side Hustle (Best Off-Court Endeavors): Russell Westbrook
- Mr. Clutch: Damian Lillard
- Sneaker Champ: PJ Tucker
- Leader of the New School (Best Rookie): Donovan Mitchell
- Locksmith (Best Defender): Rudy Gobert
- Freshest (Fit King): Russell Westbrook
- Toughest to Guard: James Harden
- X-Factor (Best Off The Bench): Lou Williams
Each team had a player voted as its ābackbone,ā with the results below.
- Atlanta Hawks: Kent Bazemore
- Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart
- Brooklyn Nets: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
- Charlotte Hornets: Kemba Walker
- Chicago Bulls: Bobby Portis
- Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James
- Dallas Mavericks: Wesley Matthews
- Denver Nuggets: Richard Jefferson
- Detroit Pistons: Andre Drummond
- Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green
- Houston Rockets: PJ Tucker
- Indiana Pacers: Victor Oladipo
- Los Angeles Clippers: DeAndre Jordan
- Los Angeles Lakers: Julius Randle
- Memphis Grizzlies: Marc Gasol
- Miami Heat: Udonis Haslem
- Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Taj Gibson
- New Orleans Pelicans: Anthony Davis
- New York Knicks: Enes Kanter
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Nick Collison
- Orlando Magic: Marreese Speights
- Philadelphia 76ers: TJ McConnell
- Phoenix Suns: Alan Williams
- Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard
- Sacramento Kings: Vince Carter
- San Antonio Spurs: LaMarcus Aldridge
- Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry
- Utah Jazz: Jae Crowder
- Washington Wizards: John Wall
