Grizzlies Award History: Last Time Memphis Won Each Trophy

Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies brings the ball up court during the game against the LA Clippers at FedExForum on December 23, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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The last time the Memphis Grizzlies won a regular-season NBA award was in the 2022-23 campaign, when Jaren Jackson Jr. was named Defensive Player of the Year.

Here’s a breakdown of the last time the Memphis Grizzlies won every major NBA award:

Last Time a Grizzlies Player Won MVP

The Grizzlies have never had a player win the regular-season MVP award.

Last Time a Grizzlies Player Won Rookie of the Year

Ja Morant is the last Grizzlies player to win Rookie of the Year, claiming the award during the 2019-20 season. Pau Gasol (2001-02) is the only other Grizzlies player to win Rookie of the Year.

Last Time a Grizzlies Player Won Defensive Player of the Year

Jaren Jackson Jr. is the last Grizzlies player to win Defensive Player of the Year, securing the trophy in the 2022-23 season. Marc Gasol (2012-13) is the only other DPOY winner in franchise history.

Last Time a Grizzlies Player Won Most Improved Player

Ja Morant is the only Grizzlies player to ever win Most Improved Player, accomplishing the feat in the 2021-22 season.

Last Time a Grizzlies Player Won Sixth Man of the Year

Mike Miller is responsible for the only Sixth Man of the Year in Grizzlies history, receiving the award in the 2005-06 season.

Last Time a Grizzlies Coach Won Coach of the Year

Hubie Brown is the only Coach of the Year in Grizzlies history, earning the honor during the 2003-04 season.

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.