NBA Clutch Player of the Year
National Basketball Association award
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The NBA Clutch Player of the Year is an award given to a National Basketball Association (NBA) player who "best comes through for his teammates in the clutch" in the regular season. The winner receives the Jerry West Trophy.[1] The trophy is named after Jerry West, who had a reputation of being a clutch player when he played for the Los Angeles Lakers for his entire career from 1960 to 1974.[2][3] The award debuted for the 2022–23 season, and players are voted on by a media panel based on nominations from NBA head coaches.[1][4]
De'Aaron Fox won the inaugural award in 2023.[5][6]
Winners
| ^ | Denotes player who is still active in the NBA |
| * | Elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | De'Aaron Fox^ | Point guard |  United States |
Sacramento Kings |
| 2023–24 | Stephen Curry^ | Point guard | United States |
Golden State Warriors |
| 2024–25 | Jalen Brunson^ | Point guard | United States |
New York Knicks |
| 2025–26 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander^ | Point guard |  Canada |
Oklahoma City Thunder |
Teams
| Awards | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento Kings | 2023 |
| Golden State Warriors | 2024 | |
| New York Knicks | 2025 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 2026 | |