NBA Development League Impact Player of the Year Award
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The NBA Development League Impact Player of the Year is an annual NBA Development League (D-League) award given since the 2007–08 season 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 determine the award by voting and it is usually presented to the honoree during the D-League playoffs.[1][2]
While no player has won Impact Player of the Year more than once, one international player has won the award: Ike Diogu of Nigeria in 2014. Morris Almond was the inaugural winner while playing for the Utah Flash.[3] By position, forwards have dominated the award with five winners, followed by guards with three. Only one center has won, Brian Butch in 2009–10.
Winners
Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
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2007–08 | Almond, MorrisMorris Almond | Guard | ![]() |
Utah Flash |
2008–09 | Gill, EddieEddie Gill | Guard | ![]() |
Colorado 14ers |
2009–10 | Butch, BrianBrian Butch | Center | ![]() |
Bakersfield Jam |
2010–11 | Adrien, JeffJeff Adrien | Forward | ![]() |
Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
2011–12 | Dawson, EricEric Dawson | Forward | ![]() |
Austin Toros |
2012–13 | Butler, RasualRasual Butler | Forward | ![]() |
Tulsa 66ers |
2013–14 | Diogu, IkeIke Diogu | Forward | ![]() |
Bakersfield Jam |
2014–15 | McNeal, JerelJerel McNeal | Guard | ![]() |
Bakersfield Jam |
2015–16 | Gomes, RyanRyan Gomes | Forward | ![]() |
Los Angeles D-Fenders |
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