NBA Sixth Man of the Year: November 26, 2021 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro continues to be a favorite for the Sixth Man of the Year award
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro continues to be a favorite for the Sixth Man of the Year award

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro continues to thrive on the court and finds himself involved in a number of personal awards this year. Can anyone catch up to third-year player as a potential Sixth Man of the Year recipient?

Here's a look at this week's Sixth Man of the Year power rankings across the NBA.


No. 5: Jalen Brunson

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson continues his impressive play as a Sixth Man of the Year candidate
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson continues his impressive play as a Sixth Man of the Year candidate

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #5

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 1; Games lost - 3

Overall: Games played - 17; Games won - 10; Games lost - 7

Last Week: PPG - 18.3, APG - 8.3, RPG - 4.8

Overall: PPG - 15.1, APG - 5.3, RPG - 4.4

Last Week: FG% - 48.4%, 3P% - 31.3%, FT% - 88.9%

Overall: FG% - 49.3%, 3P% - 33.9%, FT% - 80.4%

The Dallas Mavericks (10-7) continue to quietly climb the standings in the Western Conference, and the recent play of guard Jalen Brunson has been a major reason. Brunson has been a consistent force off the bench and has become a serious candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

In his last week of play, Brunson impressed as he averaged 18.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.

No. 4: Ricky Rubio

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio climbs the Sixth Man of the Year power rankings
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio climbs the Sixth Man of the Year power rankings

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - N/A

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 0; Games lost - 3

Overall: Games played - 19; Games won - 9; Games lost - 10

Last Week: PPG - 21.0, APG - 4.0, RPG - 3.3

Overall: PPG - 15.1, APG - 6.2, RPG - 3.8

Last Week: FG% - 40.4%, 3P% - 34.8%, FT% - 86.7%

Overall: FG% - 37.1%, 3P% - 36.3%, FT% - 85.9%

After making his debut in the Sixth Man of the Year power rankings previously, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio is back, earning the fourth spot this week. Although the Cavaliers (9-10) have lost five straight games after rookie phenom Evan Mobley went out with an injury, Rubio has shined lately.

The crafty veteran guard had himself an impressive week, averaging 21.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 40.4% from the field. After being brought in last offseason to give the Cavaliers some added backcourt depth, Rubio has quickly become one of the top bench assets in the entire league.

No. 3: Jordan Clarkson

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson continues to make a case for Sixth Man of the Year
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson continues to make a case for Sixth Man of the Year

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #3

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 3; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 18; Games won - 12; Games lost - 6

Last Week: PPG - 16.0, APG - 2.7, RPG - 4.3

Overall: PPG - 15.2, APG - 2.2, RPG - 3.0

Last Week: FG% - 37.8%, 3P% - 36.7%, FT% - 75.0%

Overall: FG% - 36.9%, 3P% - 26.9%, FT% - 85.7%

Another week in the Sixth Man of the Year power rankings features Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson in the thick of the discussion. After winning the award last year, Clarkson clearly has the potential to repeat this year. The second-round pick in 2014 has continued to put up strong performances and finds himself third this week.

The Utah Jazz (12-6) are third in the Western Conference rankings. Clarkson has struggled with his shooting efficiency, but he has the ability to improve in that area. The microwave scoring threat averaged 16.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game last week.

No. 2: Montrezl Harrell

Washington Wizards forward Montrezel Harrell has been oustanding as a Sixth Man
Washington Wizards forward Montrezel Harrell has been oustanding as a Sixth Man

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #2

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 2; Games lost - 2

Overall: Games played - 18; Games won - 11; Games lost - 7

Last Week: PPG - 13.8, APG - 2.8, RPG - 6.8

Overall: PPG - 14.8, APG - 2.2, RPG - 9.0

Last Week: FG% - 63.6%, 3% - 0.0%, FT% - 76.5%

Overall: FG% - 64.8%, 3P% - 0.0%, FT% - 63.3%

The Washington Wizards (11-7) have continued to be one of the more pleasant surprises in the NBA. The outstanding play of veteran forward Montrezl Harrell off the bench has been a key factor in that start. Since being acquired via trade this offseason, Harrell has turned into one of the league's top bench assets.

The energetic forward continues to put up impressive production across the board and has started to look like the player who previously won the Sixth Man of the Year award (in 2019-20 with the LA Clippers). In his last week, Harrell averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

No. 1: Tyler Herro

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has shined this year as a Sixth Man
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has shined this year as a Sixth Man

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #1

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 2; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 18; Games won - 11; Games lost - 7

Last Week: PPG - 21.7, APG - 4.7, RPG - 5.0

Overall: PPG - 21.8, APG - 3.7, RPG - 5.7

Last Week: FG% - 45.3%, 3P% - 47.8%, FT% - 100%

Overall: FG% - 45.4%, 3P% - 39.8%, FT% - 87.2%

It shouldn't be much of a surprise to see Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro near the top of the Sixth Man of the Year power rankings again. Herro has simply been sensational, and he hasn't shown any signs of slowing down, powering the Miami Heat (12-7) to second place in the Eastern Conference.

In his last week, Herro averaged 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. As long as Herro continues to produce at this level, he's going to be tough to catch for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

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Edited by Joseph Schiefelbein