6MOY

Sports abbreviation · Basketball

6MOY
Stands forSixth Man of the Year
CategoriesSports

6MOY stands for Sixth Man of the Year, a basketball abbreviation.

NBA award for the best player who comes off the bench, given to a player who appeared in more games as a reserve than as a starter. The trophy has been named for John Havlicek since 2022-23.

Example: After 60 games as a reserve he's the clear 6MOY favorite.

Usage notes

First awarded in 1982-83. Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams share the record with three wins each. "Sixth man" refers to the first substitute after the five starters, a role the Boston Celtics prized under Red Auerbach.

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