It’s been six years since a member of the Golden State Warriors won a season-long individual player award, with Draymond Green having won his only Defensive Player of the Year title in 2017.
Since then Green has finished top five in the award on multiple occasions, and Stephen Curry has often been in the top handful for MVP honours as he looks to add to his back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016. Yet no award has been forthcoming over recent years despite the Warriors’ success as a franchise.
Which players are most likely to break the Golden State Warriors drought and win an individual player award in 2023-24?
Golden State will enter 2023-24 with renewed focus after a below average campaign last season. While they’ll be concentrated on reinvigorating their championship credentials, that will require a number of players stepping up from an individual perspective. Let’s look at the Warrior players most likely to win an individual award according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
*The Warriors have no players in the betting market for Rookie of the Year, though Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis will be eligible.
Most Valuable Player – Stephen Curry +1400 (equal sixth)
Despite being 35-years-old and entering year 15 in the league, Curry remarkably remains one of the lead candidates for MVP. He is sixth-favorite alongside former Warrior Kevin Durant, while Nikola Jokic is a +430 favorite to win his third MVP trophy.
Sixth Man of the Year – Chris Paul + 1500 (equal sixth)
Golden State’s newest acquisition is expected to come off the bench and run the second unit to great effect, even if he hasn’t been overly eager to accept that role just yet. The 38-year-old is sixth-favorite in a competitive market, with Malcolm Brogdon currently favorite to go back-to-back at +850.
Defensive Player of the Year – Draymond Green +1500 (seventh)
As arguably the best and most versatile defender of his generation, it’s slightly unjust that Green only has one DPOY to his name. Odds suggest the 33-year-old will be around the mark yet again, with Jaren Jackson Jr. favorite to go back-to-back at +500.
Clutch Player of the Year – Stephen Curry +2900 (equal 16th)
There’s few individual awards that Curry can actually add to his resume, but this is certainly one of them that’s at least realistically attainable. The inaugural Clutch Player of the Year award was taken out by De’Aaron Fox last season, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander favorite at +1000 heading into 2023-24.
Coach of the Year – Steve Kerr +4600 (equal 24th)
No love here for Kerr who only has five coaches below him in the market. His lone Coach of the Year award came in 2016 when the Warriors finished with an historic 73-9 record. Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault is favorite at +750.
Most Improved Player – Jonathan Kuminga +6000 (37th)
Jordan Poole was one of the favorites for Most Improved Player last season, but it was actually Kevon Looney who was the sole Warrior to receive votes (finishing tied for eighth). Golden State haven’t had a Most Improved Player winner since Monta Ellis in 2007, and that appears likely to continue with Jonathan Kuminga a clear outsider in a market headed by Mikal Bridges at +750.
