In a thrilling revelation, the NBA crowned Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors as the 2023-24 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year during an announcement on Thursday. Curry, a four-time NBA champion, clinched the prestigious title among tough contenders including DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. With an impressive total of 298 points, including 45 first-place votes, Curry secured his dominance in clutch moments on the court. DeRozan closely followed in second place with 272 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander secured third with 160 points.
Among the top contenders, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets emerged in fourth place, showcasing his remarkable skills with 85 points and four first-place acknowledgments. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks secured sixth place, earning praise for his impactful performances with 16 points, including one vote as the most clutch player of the 2023-24 NBA Regular Season.
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Notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks secured a spot on the list, receiving recognition with one point. Beyond the European talents, Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks ranked fifth with 26 points, while Kyrie Irving of the Mavericks followed closely with 14 points. Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Damian Lillard of the Bucks also made notable appearances on the list.
The results marked a significant recognition of players’ abilities to shine in crucial moments during the intense NBA season.
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