This is a relatively new award, with Fox being the inaugural winner last season. His clutch performances were undeniable to anyone who followed the Kings. He consistently took over games late and came through for the Kings.

This award is wildly difficult to predict. However, who would you have as your top contender(s) for this season? What reasons would you give for selecting your player(s)?

The name who stands out to me right now is Dame, for the following reasons:

1. Already has a very good clutch performance in the 1st game of the season
2. More so, it showed us that in crunch time, he will be the one controlling the offense. Playing for a top team like Milwaukee means he will likely get plenty of opportunities throughout the season.
3. As always, the narrative can play a role. Much like the 2nd point - although Giannis is considered the better of the two players, the team will clearly allow Dame to be the lead decision-maker in the clutch. This will only highlight his value in late stages of a close game.