Every winner of the Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, which has been awarded annually since 1982. The award is given to the best-performing non-starting player in the league, and the list includes all the winners from 1982 to 2023. It’s interesting to note that some players have won the award multiple times over the years, such as Jamal Crawford, Ricky Pierce, and Lou Williams. The most recent winners, including Malcolm Brogdon, Tyler Herro, and Jordan Clarkson, are also included in the list. Overall, the list gives a comprehensive history of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award and the players who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to their teams.
A year-by-year list of the Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winners:
2022-23 — Malcolm Brogdon, Boston Celtics
2021-22 — Tyler Herro, Miami Heat
2020-21 — Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz
2019-20 — Montrezl Harrell, LA Clippers
2018-19 — Lou Williams, LA Clippers
2017-18 — Lou Williams, LA Clippers
2016-17 — Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets
2015-16 — Jamal Crawford, LA Clippers
2014-15 — Lou Williams, Toronto Raptors
2013-14 — Jamal Crawford, LA Clippers
2012-13 — J.R. Smith, New York Knicks
2011-12 — James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder
2010-11 — Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers
2009-10 — Jamal Crawford, Atlanta Hawks
2008-09 — Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks
2007-08 — Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs
2006-07 — Leandro Barbosa, Phoenix Suns
2005-06 — Mike Miller, Memphis Grizzlies
2004-05 — Ben Gordon, Chicago Bulls
2003-04 — Antawn Jamison, Dallas Mavericks
2002-03 — Bobby Jackson, Sacramento Kings
2001-02 — Corliss Williamson, Detroit Pistons
2000-01 — Aaron McKie, Philadelphia 76ers
1999-00 — Rodney Rogers, Phoenix Suns
1998-99 — Darrell Armstrong, Orlando Magic
1997-98 — Danny Manning, Phoenix Suns
1996-97 — John Starks, New York Knicks
1995-96 — Toni Kukoc, Chicago Bulls
1994-95 — Anthony Mason, New York Knicks
1993-94 — Dell Curry, Charlotte Hornets
1992-93 — Clifford Robinson, Portland Trail Blazers
1991-92 — Detlef Schrempf, Indiana Pacers
1990-91 — Detlef Schrempf, Indiana Pacers
1989-90 — Ricky Pierce, Milwaukee Bucks
1988-89 — Eddie Johnson, Phoenix Suns
1987-88 — Roy Tarpley, Dallas Mavericks
1986-87 — Ricky Pierce, Milwaukee Bucks
1985-86 — Bill Walton, Boston Celtics
1984-85 — Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics
1983-84 — Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics
1982-83 — Bobby Jones, Philadelphia 76ers