Basketball enthusiasts around the world are eagerly anticipating the Tonight on TNT show, where the finalists for the NBA’s prestigious awards will be announced for the upcoming 2022-23 season. After a thrilling and unpredictable season in the NBA, fans are excited to see which players and coaches will be recognized for their remarkable contributions to the sport. With speculation rife and anticipation mounting, the announcement promises to be an unforgettable moment for players, coaches and fans alike. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming awards ceremony.
NBA on TNT is set to announce tonight the three finalists for each of this season’s six Kia Performance Awards. These awards honor the top performers in different categories for the 2022-23 regular season, including the NBA Coach of the Year, Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kia NBA Most Improved Player, Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, and the Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year. The award winners will be announced during TNT’s coverage of the 2023 NBA Playoffs after being voted on by a panel of global sportswriters and broadcasters.
To lead into the announcement, TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax will air at 6:30 p.m., featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal. The show will cover previews, highlights, and commentary on the latest basketball news, leading into the Eastern Conference AT&T NBA Play-In Tournament finale at 7 p.m. As the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler host the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine in a win-or-go-home matchup, viewers can expect an exciting game that will showcase the best of each team.
Each of the six awards has three finalists who will be announced tonight. The Kia NBA Most Valuable Player finalists include three players, while the NBA Coach of the Year, Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kia NBA Most Improved Player, Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, and Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year all have their own set of three finalists. The identities of the finalists for each award remain unknown for now, further heightening the anticipation for the NBA fans who are eagerly waiting to hear the results.
As the anticipation builds for the 2022-23 NBA awards, the announced finalists have surely caught the attention of basketball fans everywhere. The league’s best and brightest players will be vying for top honors in categories such as MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year. The competition promises to be fierce and exciting, with each finalist displaying their unique talents and skills on the court. We can’t wait to see who comes out on top next season and continues to make their mark on the NBA. Thanks for tuning in to Tonight on TNT and stay tuned for more coverage of the upcoming NBA season.
