List of best NBA Sixth Men in the regular season throughout league history.

Sixth Man award was created by NBA in 1982-83 season. Players must play more games as reserve than as starter to be eligible. Five players have received this award multiple times. Jamal Crawford has been awarded 3 times and Detlef Schrempf, Kevin McHale, Ricky Pierce and Lou Williams, twice.

Players selected as the best NBA Sixth Man by season

SeasonPlayerTeam
2022-23Malcolm BrogdonBoston Celtics
2021-22Tyler HerroMiami Heat
2020-21Jordan ClarksonUtah Jazz
2019-20Montrezl HarrellLos Angeles Clippers
2018-19Louis WilliamsLos Angeles Clippers
2017-18Louis WilliamsLos Angeles Clippers
2016-17Eric GordonHouston Rockets
2015-16Jamal CrawfordLos Angeles Clippers
2014-15Louis WilliamsToronto Raptors
2013-14Jamal CrawfordLos Angeles Clippers
2012-13J.R. SmithNew York Knicks
2011-12James HardenOklahoma City Thunder
2010-11Lamar OdomLos Angeles Lakers
2009-10Jamal CrawfordAtlanta Hawks
2008-09Jason TerryDallas Mavericks
2007-08Manu GinóbiliSan Antonio Spurs
2006-07Leandro BarbosaPhoenix Suns
2005-06Mike MillerMemphis Grizzlies
2004-05Ben GordonChicago Bulls
2003-04Antawn JamisonDallas Mavericks
2002-03Bobby JacksonSacramento Kings
2001-02Corliss WilliamsonDetroit Pistons
2000-01Aaron McKiePhiladelphia 76ers
1999-00Rodney RogersPhoenix Suns
1998-99Darrell ArmstrongOrlando Magic
1997-98Danny ManningPhoenix Suns
1996-97John StarksNew York Knicks
1995-96Toni KukocChicago Bulls
1994-95Anthony MasonNew York Knicks
1993-94Dell CurryCharlotte Hornets
1992-93Cliff RobinsonPortland Trail Blazers
1991-92Detlef SchrempfIndiana Pacers
1990-91Detlef SchrempfIndiana Pacers
1989-90Ricky PierceMilwaukee Bucks
1988-89Eddie JohnsonPhoenix Suns
1987-88Roy TarpleyDallas Mavericks
1986-87Ricky PierceMilwaukee Bucks
1985-86Bill WaltonBoston Celtics
1984-85Kevin McHaleBoston Celtics
1983-84Kevin McHaleBoston Celtics
1982-83Bobby JonesPhiladelphia 76ers