NBA Sixth Man of the Year (6th MOTY) Power Rankings featuring Malik Monk, Malcolm Brogdon, and more | April 4, 2022-23 NBA Season
The final week of the 2022-23 NBA season is here, and the race to win the Sixth Man of the Year award is getting tighter. The performances of the candidates have been nothing but stellar, but only one player can win the award.
Teams are making the final push to participate in this year's postseason. The conclusion of the season is fast approaching, and the winner of the Sixth Man of the Year award is becoming more evident. On that note, let's take a look at the finalists of the award for the 2022-23 season.
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#5 Austin Reaves
Previous month's NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - N/A
Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 2; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 60; Games won - 32; Games lost - 28
Last Week: PPG - 15.7, APG - 4.7, RPG - 3.7
Overall: PPG - 12.5, APG - 3.3, RPG - 3.0
Last Week: FG% - 63%, 3P% - 50%, FT% - 81.8%
Overall: FG% - 52%, 3P% - 38.5%, FT% - 86.1%
Austin Reaves has risen to be one of the most reliable role players for the LA Lakers this season. His recent plays have helped him emerge as a top candidate to win the Sixth Man of the Year award.
#4 Malik Monk
Previous month's NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - N/A
Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 2; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 74; Games won - 46; Games lost - 28
Last Week: PPG - 17.0, APG - 4.7, RPG - 3.0
Overall: PPG - 13.6, APG - 3.9, RPG - 2.6
Last Week: FG% - 48.6%, 3P% - 45%, FT% - 100%
Overall: FG% - 44.9%, 3P% - 36.1%, FT% - 89.1%
The Sacramento Kings have become a scary team in the Western Conference, and Malik Monk has contributed a ton to their success. With their sparkplug off the bench, Monk has proven to be a reliable source of production.
#3 Bobby Portis
Previous month's NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #2
Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 2; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 67; Games won - 45; Games lost - 22
Last Week: PPG - 15.0, APG - 0.7, RPG - 10.7
Overall: PPG - 13.8, APG - 1.5, RPG - 9.5
Last Week: FG% - 48.6%, 3P% - 42.9%, FT% - 83.3%
Overall: FG% - 49.9%, 3P% - 34.7%, FT% - 78.1%
The Sixth Man of the Year race tightens during the stretch of games where Bobby Portis takes over games for the Milwaukee Bucks. Portis has been consistent with the squad, and his long-distance shots have helped the team achieve their success.
#2 Immanuel Quickley
Previous month's NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #3
Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 3; Games lost - 0
Overall: Games played - 78; Games won - 46; Games lost - 32
Last Week: PPG - 26.0, APG - 5.7, RPG - 2.3
Overall: PPG - 14.3, APG - 3.3, RPG - 4.1
Last Week: FG% - 56.3%, 3P% - 30%, FT% - 65.2%
Overall: FG% - 44.5%, 3P% - 36.2%, FT% - 81%
Immanuel Quickley took over the league in the team's recent games. His scoring outbursts have helped fans see him as a legitimate candidate to win the Sixth Man of the Year award.
#1 Malcolm Brogdon
Previous month's NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #1
Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 3; Games lost - 1
Overall: Games played - 65; Games won - 45; Games lost - 20
Last Week: PPG - 16.5, APG - 5.8, RPG - 3.5
Overall: PPG - 14.7, APG - 3.7, RPG - 4.2
Last Week: FG% - 50%, 3P% - 26.3%, FT% - 91.7%
Overall: FG% - 48.4%, 3P% - 43.9%, FT% - 87.9%
Throughout the 2022-23 season, Malcolm Brogdon has displayed incredible consistency for the Boston Celtics off the bench. Now, he has the best chance of winning his first Sixth Man of the Year award.
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