The NBA Sixth Man of the Year is an annual award given since the 1982–83 season to the best performing player who comes off the bench as a substitute (the "sixth man") rather than starting games. To be eligible, a player must come off the bench in more games than they start. The award is voted on by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters from the U.S. and Canada, with points assigned for first, second, and third place votes. Since the 2022–23 season, winners receive the John Havlicek Trophy, named after the eight-time NBA champion

. The award recognizes the significant impact a non-starting player has on their team's success during the regular season. Notable multiple-time winners include Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams, each winning three times. The most recent winner for the 2024-25 season is Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics

. In summary, the Sixth Man of the Year award honors the league's best substitute player who provides valuable contributions off the bench throughout the NBA season