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Timberwolves Forward Naz Reid Named NBA Sixth Man of the Year

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid is the winner of the John Havlicek Trophy as the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, it was announced by fellow LSU Tiger Shaquille O’Neale on TNT’s Inside the NBA on Wednesday night.

the moment it became official. pic.twitter.com/j6nihbqB5v

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2024

The former New Jersey high school star became the first Timberwolves player to win the award.

FIRST WOLVES PLAYER TO WIN SIXTH MAN OF THE YEAR. pic.twitter.com/Bn70NX0zLK

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2024

He beat out Sacramento Kings sharpshooter Malik Monk in an extremely close race, separated by just 10 points as a result of Reid earning two more first place votes.