Each year, the NBA 2K League dishes out end-of-season awards to players and organizations that dominated the competition all year long. The awards are decided on by players, team managers, media, on-air talent, fans and/or NBA 2K League officials. Have a look at the categories and winners below!
2022 Season Awards
Most Valuable Player
Dayfri, Wizards District Gaming
The resume grows for @dayfri:
1x Finals MVP 🏆
2x Champion 🏆
First ever 3v3 tournament champion🏆
1X 2022 DPOY🏆And now Dayfri is the 2022 NBA 2KL MVP! pic.twitter.com/UqsUGuZ0sF
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 1, 2022
Defensive Player of the Year
Dayfri, Wizards District Gaming
All he does is win! @dayfri is the 2022 NBA 2KL Defensive Player of the Year!😤#2KLAllStar pic.twitter.com/f9gqoA0iNJ
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 1, 2022
Rookie of the Year
OTTR, GenG Tigers
The first ever #1 pick to win ROY, @thankGod4Gallo is the 2022 NBA 2KL Rookie of the Year!🙌🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/z48CRGTL7i
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 1, 2022
Coach of the Year
Lance Sessions, Bucks Gaming
In just his rookie season as head coach of @BucksGG, @Lanstradamus is the 2022 NBA 2KL Coach of the Year!🥇 #2KLAllStar pic.twitter.com/MY5mSFKjQO
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 1, 2022
Most Improved Player
Seese, Bucks Gaming
.@JeremySeese_ of @BucksGG is the 2022 NBA 2K League Most Improved Player! 🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/SXd3uT5O3Q
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 1, 2022
All-NBA 2KL 1st Team
The 2022 NBA 2KL All-First Team!
🔔 @HoodieDre_
🐺 @ShiftyKaii
🧙♂️ @dayfri
🎺 @Ria_IV
🧙♂️ @JustAwkward pic.twitter.com/AnbAoT4lf0— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 4, 2022
All-NBA 2KL 2nd Team
The 2022 NBA 2KL All-Second Team!
🐺@BearDaBeast23
🦌@CooksIverson
⭐@vkrxzy
🔔@DTeeLace
🦌@JeremySeese_ pic.twitter.com/UIsK3VMqK4— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 3, 2022
All-NBA 2KL Defensive Team
The 2022 NBA 2KL All-Defensive Team!
🦌 @JohhnyRed_
🐺 @ShiftyKaii
🧙♂️ @dayfri
🎺 @Ria_IV
🧙♂️ @JustAwkward pic.twitter.com/ztzmxkgCVB— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 5, 2022
All-NBA 2KL Rookie Team
The 2022 NBA 2KL All-Rookie Team!
🐅 @thankGod4Gallo
🪄 @JoshuaHunter__
🔥 @DTrick__
🗽 @whatsstick
🐺 @DjayTooCold pic.twitter.com/rCUBq5oNOm— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 6, 2022
Sportsmanship Award
Sawc, Heat Check Gaming
The one and only @ogsawc of @HeatCheckGaming is the winner of the NBA 2KL 2022 Sportsmanship Award!🏆 pic.twitter.com/2uO5ISjGdA
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 28, 2022
Fan Engagement Award
Wizards District Gaming
.@WizardsDG are the recipient of the 2022 NBA 2KL Fan Engagement Award🙌 pic.twitter.com/bMXMfDTjvQ
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 27, 2022
Amateur of the Year
Seldum, Rim Runners
.@SELDUM_ is the first ever NBA 2KL Amateur of the Year!🥇 #2KLAllStar pic.twitter.com/nUzNKDslGx
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) October 1, 2022
Play of the Year
Brich, Wizards District Gaming
When his team needed him the most he delivered💪@BRlCHARDSON of @WizardsDG has won the 2022 NBA 2KL Play of the Year Award🏆 pic.twitter.com/nxNqDyHLrX
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 29, 2022
2021 Season Awards
Most Valuable Player
630, Pacers Gaming
Congratulations to @Xavier_630 on winning the 2021 NBA 2K League MVP! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/i0QrolDLZX
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 26, 2021
Defensive Player of the Year
Just Awkward, Wizards District Gaming
Congratulations to @JustAwkward on winning Defensive Player of the Year! pic.twitter.com/sjxWbNSNS4
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 26, 2021
Rookie of the Year
630, Pacers Gaming
Congratulations to @Xavier_630 on winning Rookie of the Year! pic.twitter.com/MjYr5jsdDq
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 26, 2021
Coach of the Year
Patrick Crossan, Wizards District Gaming
Congratulations to @PatrickCrossan_ on winning Coach of the Year! pic.twitter.com/k9DDNG5pyx
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 26, 2021
Most Improved Player
Duck, Knicks Gaming
Congratulations to Duck on winning the Most Improved Player of the Year! pic.twitter.com/6s482dj0sC
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 26, 2021
All-NBA 2KL 1st Team
Allow us to present the 2021 All-NBA 2K League First Team!🥇 pic.twitter.com/p1MMr5UShH
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 28, 2021
All-NBA 2KL 2nd Team
The best of the best💯 Presenting the 2021 All-NBA 2K League Second Team! pic.twitter.com/rsgI3gBpT4
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 28, 2021
All-NBA 2KL Defensive Team
Defense is key and these guys delivered💪 Presenting the 2021 NBA 2K League All-Defensive team! pic.twitter.com/dZaCmgNYZt
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 28, 2021
All-NBA 2KL Rookie Team
In their first year these young stars shined⭐ Presenting the 2021 NBA 2K League All-Rookie team! pic.twitter.com/sAgDW0q0oq
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 28, 2021
Sportsmanship Award
Feast, T-Wolves Gaming
The 2021 NBA 2K League Sportsmanship of the Year award goes to @iFEAST__ of @GenGTigersSH!
More awards dropping soon keep it posted to our socials all day to see who wins! pic.twitter.com/mwsMus3Vei
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 25, 2021
Fan Engagement Award
Jazz Gaming
The 2021 NBA 2K League Fan Engagement Award goes to @UtahJazzGaming!
More awards dropping soon, keep it posted to our socials all day to see who wins! pic.twitter.com/Tn7GXLQrhB
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 25, 2021
Play of the Year
Lord Beezus, Jazz Gaming
The 2021 NBA 2K League Play of the Year goes to @LordBeezus_!
More awards dropping soon during the broadcast so be sure to tune in to our Twitch at 7pm/et! pic.twitter.com/hepziqaTRP
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) September 25, 2021
2020 Season Awards
Most Valuable Player
Kenny Got Work, Raptors Uprising GC
First in PPG (35.3) 💪
Second in SPG (3.5) 🙌
First in PIE (36.1) 🔥
16-0 with @RaptorsGC 💯Give it up for @KennyGotWork, your Season 3 MVP! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/qWBBKuBvmn
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 28, 2020
Defensive Player of the Year
TimelyCook, Raptors Uprising GC
A defensive master. 💯
Your Defensive Player of the Year for Season 3 is @RaptorsGC's @timelycook! 🚫 pic.twitter.com/ttmcRp83Xj
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 29, 2020
Rookie of the Year
Regg, Bucks Gaming
No. 12 in the SZN 3 Draft 👊
Fifth in PPG (32.7)💪
Second in APG (9.1) ➡️@BucksGG's @ReggieNashJr is your Season 3 Rookie of the Year Delivered by @panerabread! 👏 pic.twitter.com/Rmb64fqLZ7— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 28, 2020
Coach of the Year
Jelani Mitchell, Utah Jazz Gaming
14-2 record. ✔️
No. 2 Playoff seed. ✔️
A shot to advance to the Finals. ✔️Not too shabby, coach! @UtahJazzGaming's @2kCompGames has been voted the Season 3 Coach of the Year! 👏 pic.twitter.com/F5Cr4eNxO1
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 22, 2020
All-NBA 2KL 1st Team
STACKED. 😤
Your Season 3 All-NBA 2K League First Team is @CB13, @KennyGotWork, @dayfri, @Ria_IV and @Sick_x_973! pic.twitter.com/WRfM76KC6H
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 29, 2020
All-NBA 2KL 2nd Team
Give it up for your Season 3 All-NBA 2K League Second Team of @MamaImDatMan_, @ReggieNashJr, @Cruuushy, @timelycook and @Yusuf_Scarbz! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/enznbLo3ou
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 29, 2020
All-NBA 2KL Rookie Team
These rookies balled out in their NBA 2K League debuts!!
Your Season 3 All-Rookie Team is @ReggieNashJr, @SplashEdition, @Cruuushy, @Lee2k__ and @ZaeBucks! pic.twitter.com/MzvAVnJC9Q
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 29, 2020
Sportsmanship Award
Feast, T-Wolves Gaming
Going back-to-back!
The Season 3 Sportsmanship Award goes to @TWolvesGaming's @iFEAST__! This is the second year in a row he's been honored with the award. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/GwDAMkSbe3
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 22, 2020
Fan Engagement Award
Kenny Got Work, Raptors Uprising GC
Congratulations to @KennyGotWork, winner of the Season 3 Fan Engagement Award! 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/5yfcUxFG49
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 22, 2020
2019 Season Awards
Most Valuable Player
Mama Im Dat Man, Blazer5 Gaming
🔥🔥 @MamaImDatMan_ left it all on the court all season long. pic.twitter.com/pfEo56r4YF
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 25, 2019
Defensive Player of the Year
Godddof2k, Cavs Legion GC
DEFENSE!
Watch @godddof2k’s best plays this season🚫 pic.twitter.com/3c7El4YQgM
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 25, 2019
Rookie of the Year
Reizey, Magic Gaming
👀 Watch @ReizeyRH do his ROY thing😤😤👍 pic.twitter.com/gGfVqmcyJY
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 25, 2019
Coach of the Year
Jeff Terrell, 76ers GC
.@TheWhiteKite23 of @76ersGC is the 2019 Coach of the Year!
#IntelPerformanceAwards pic.twitter.com/Xpt0XXO78u
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 25, 2019
All-NBA 2KL 1st Team
These guys are straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Nsln6NPOUT
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 25, 2019
All-NBA 2KL 2nd Team
These guys showed up to hoop ALL season long😤 pic.twitter.com/5y4CI7KhQo
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 25, 2019
All-NBA 2KL Rookie Team
Check out a few of their top plays this season😤😤😤 pic.twitter.com/YfU0Mt0Ekt
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 24, 2019
All-NBA 2KL Defensive Team
👀 Watch some of their BEST defensive plays of the year🚫💪💪 pic.twitter.com/6Mea30jFgd
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 24, 2019
Sportsmanship Award
Feast, T-Wolves Gaming
Enjoy a few of his top plays this season👊 pic.twitter.com/Nc8MfkEWtR
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 25, 2019
Play of the Year
Jomar12 PR’s Game-Winning Dunk
Thanks to @Jomar12_PR and @blazer5gaming for a bucket we'll not soon forget. 😱 pic.twitter.com/apnDw9UrE0
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 24, 2019
Fan Engagement Award
ToXsiK, Magic Gaming
Enjoy a few of @ToXsiK_BANGS’s TOP moments from the season. 💪 pic.twitter.com/jwRtUKExhV
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) July 24, 2019
2018 Inaugural Season Awards
Most Valuable Player
OneWildWalnut, Blazer5 Gaming
🏆 MVP 🏆
Last night at the #NBA2KLeagueAwards @OneWildWalnut2K of @blazer5gaming was crowned MVP of the inaugural season of the #NBA2KLeague. In honor of his award 👀 his TOP plays of the season! pic.twitter.com/xIqEXxUggQ
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 12, 2018
Defensive Player of the Year
OneWildWalnut, Blazer5 Gaming
#NBA2KLeague Defensive Player of the Year @OneWildWalnut2K 's BEST defensive plays of the season #NBA2KLeagueAwards pic.twitter.com/kJNnqlrZIS
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 12, 2018
Coach of the Year
King Du One, Pistons GT
Coach of the Year Award Winner Duane Burton's acceptance speech #NBA2KLeagueAwards pic.twitter.com/lkQTeavsAR
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 12, 2018
Play of the Year
BooPainter, Wizards District Gaming
In honor of @BooPainter being awarded Play of the Year for his sick behind the back slam at last nights #NBA2KLeagueAwards 👀 all of his BEST plays of the season! pic.twitter.com/LRrSffwldu
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 12, 2018
Sportsmanship Award
xTFr3sHx, 76ers GC
Sportsmanship award winner @Tfreshyy 's passionate draft day speech #NBA2KLeagueAwards pic.twitter.com/pntmu7o7ZG
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 12, 2018
Community Engagement Award
Raptors Uprising GC
The winner's of the #NBA2KLeague Community Engagement Award are…@RaptorsGC #NBA2KLeagueAwards pic.twitter.com/vwh9DYiMJU
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) August 12, 2018
