NBA Sixth Man of the Year featuring Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Herro and more: April 15th, 2022 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro remains a favorite for Sixth Man of the Year.

The race for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award has featured many talented players this season. With the regular season over, teams are preparing for the playoffs.

This is the time of year when the annual awards start to be announced. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro and Utah Jazz wing Jordan Clarkson have excelled off the bench. But there are also other players who will get their recognition as notable Sixth Man of the Year candidates.

It's time to take a look at the Sixth Man of the Year power rankings by Sportskeeda.

No. 5: Cameron Johnson

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - N/A

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 2; Games lost - 2

Overall: Games played - 66; Games won - 50; Games lost - 16

Last Week: PPG - 9.3, APG - 1.8, RPG - 5.3

Overall: PPG - 12.5, APG - 1.5, RPG - 4.1

Last Week: FG% - 36.8%, 3P% - 22.7, FT% - 66.7%

Overall: FG% - 46.0%, 3P% - 42.5%, FT% - 86.0%

The Phoenix Suns, who had the league's best record at 64-18, are one of the top contenders to make a deep run towards the NBA Finals. One of the most underrated pieces for Phoenix has been young forward Cameron Johnson.

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Although the Suns have plenty of firepower, Johnson has quietly been a key contributor off the bench. He should receive plenty of attention in the Sixth Man of the Year race. Johnson averaged 12.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting 46.0%, including 42.5% from 3-point range.

No. 4: Kelly Oubre

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #3

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 3; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 76; Games won - 39, Games lost - 37

Last Week: PPG - 11.5, APG - 1.3, RPG - 3.5

Overall: PPG - 15.0, APG - 1.1, RPG - 4.0

Last Week: FG% - 48.4%, 3P% - 36.4%, FT% - 66.7%

Overall: FG% - 44.0%, 3P% - 34.5%, FT% - 66.7%

Although the Charlotte Hornets won't find themselves in this year's playoffs, the team continues to take strides forward. The Hornets battled in the Eastern Conference, getting a big contribution off the bench from veteran wing Kelly Oubre Jr.

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The bucket-getting veteran averaged 15.0 ppg and 4.0 rpg while shooting 44.0%, including 34.5% from 3-point range.