5 Things To Look Forward To at the First-Ever NBA Awards

Drake will host this epic show where the entertainment and sports worlds come together to celebrate the best in basketball! It airs Monday, June 26^th live on TNT at 9pm ET/PT.

Presenters will include Chadwick Boseman, Nick Cannon, Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, Bryshere Y. Gray, Grant Hill, Monica, Dirk Nowitzki, Candace Parker, Paul Pierce, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jussie Smollett, John Wall and Jesse Williams. Additional celebrities attending the show include: Baron Davis, Hill Harper, Reggie Miller, Von Miller, Isiah Thomas, Chris Tucker and Donnie Wahlberg. Model Damaris Lewis will serve as the trophy presenter for this year’s eve

1. Drake – Coming off his record-breaking Billboard Music Awards appearance, and his past experience hosting the ESPYs, is there anything this guy can’t do?
2. NBA Legends – So many NBA legends are turning out for this event – Charles Barkley, Shaq, Grant Hill, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul Jabaar – just to name a few. Has there ever been more NBA talent in one place at the same time?!
3. Star-Studded Guests – Sports stars aren’t the only people showing up! Music, film and TV talent are proving they’re also fans of the sport, creating a star-studded lineup of presenters and attendees!
4. Nicki Minaj – always pushing the barriers, Nicki is set to perform. Will she bring any special guests on stage?
5. First Ever! – Because this is the first time the NBA has come together to honor MVPs, and legends, you never know what might happen!

NBA Awards presented during the show will include the following, with a full list available on NBA.com.

▪        Kia NBA Most Valuable Player

▪        Kia NBA Rookie of the Year

▪        Kia NBA Sixth Man Award

▪        Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year

▪        NBA Sportsmanship Award

▪        Kia NBA Most Improved Player

▪        Twyman – Stokes Teammate of the Year Award

▪        NBA Coach of the Year