Leading the list is Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens guard Kendrick Nunn, who was voted EuroLeague MVP by his fellow players. The 29-year-old American had an impressive debut season in Europe, averaging 20.1 points per game while shooting 56.3% on two-pointers, 39.2% from deep, and 86.2% at the line.
He also chipped in 3.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, finishing with a performance index rating (PIR) of 18.7. Nunn had already earned the league’s Regular Season MVP honors, and this latest recognition cements his breakout campaign.
Fenerbahce’s championship duo also earned individual praise Tarik Biberovic was named Most Improved Player, while Nigel Hayes-Davis took home Best Clutch Player.
Paris Basketball’s rising stars made a strong impression too, with Nadir Hifi being voted Best Young Player and T.J. Shorts earning Best Newcomer honors.
AS Monaco’s Alpha Diallo was recognized as the league’s Best Defender, and Real Madrid’s Mario Hezonja took home the Best Sixth Man award.
Here’s the full list of this year’s ELPA Players’ Choice Award winners:
- MVP: Kendrick Nunn (Panathinaikos)
- Most Improved Player: Tarik Biberovic (Fenerbahce)
- Best Clutch Player: Nigel Hayes-Davis (Fenerbahce)
- Best Defender: Alpha Diallo (AS Monaco)
- Best Sixth Man: Mario Hezonja (Real Madrid)
- Best Young Player: Nadir Hifi (Paris Basketball)
- Best Newcomer: T.J. Shorts (Paris Basketball)
- Fair Play Award: Codi Miller-McIntyre (Crvena Zvezda)
- Kyle Hines Most Respected Player: Tornike Shengelia (Virtus)
The awards highlight not only individual excellence but also the respect and recognition players earn from their peers across the league.