NBA Development League Impact Player of the Year Award
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The NBA Development League Impact Player of the Year was an annual NBA Development League (D-League) award given between the 2007–08 and 2016–17 seasons to the player who joined the D-League mid-season and made the greatest contribution to his team's success following that acquisition. The league's head coaches determined the award by voting and it was usually presented to the honoree during the D-League playoffs.[1][2]
While no player won Impact Player of the Year more than once, two international players won the award: Ike Diogu of Nigeria in 2014, and John Holland of Puerto Rico in 2017. Morris Almond was the inaugural winner while playing for the Utah Flash.[3] By position, forwards have won the award five times, followed by guards with four. Only one center won, Brian Butch in 2009–10.
Winners[]
Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
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2007–08 | Morris Almond | Guard | United States | Utah Flash |
2008–09 | Eddie Gill | Guard | United States | Colorado 14ers |
2009–10 | Brian Butch | Center | United States | Bakersfield Jam (1) |
2010–11 | Jeff Adrien | Forward | United States | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
2011–12 | Eric Dawson | Forward | United States | Austin Toros |
2012–13 | Rasual Butler | Forward | United States | Tulsa 66ers |
2013–14 | Ike Diogu | Forward | Nigeria/ United States |
Bakersfield Jam (2) |
2014–15 | Jerel McNeal | Guard | United States | Bakersfield Jam (3) |
2015–16 | Ryan Gomes | Forward | United States | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
2016–17 | John Holland | Guard | United States/ Puerto Rico |
Canton Charge |
References[]
- ^ "Jam Guard Jerel McNeal Named 2015 NBA Development League Impact Player of the Year". NBA.com. April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ^ "Ryan Gomes Named 2015-16 NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year". NBA.com. April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ^ "Morris Almond Earns Inaugural Impact Player of the Year Award". NBA.com. April 12, 2008. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
External links[]
- D-League Impact Player of the Year Award Winners at basketball-reference.com
- National Basketball Association lists
- NBA G League awards and honors
- Awards established in 2008
- Awards disestablished in 2017