Overview

• Daniels received 44 first-place votes and 332 total points, outpacing finalists Ivica Zubac and Cade Cunningham.
• He averaged career highs of 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and a league-leading 3.0 steals per game.
• His 229 total steals are the most in an NBA season since Gary Payton's 231 in 1995-96, earning him the nickname 'The Great Barrier Thief.'
• Daniels became the fifth player in NBA history to average at least 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in a season, joining legends like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.
• Traded from New Orleans to Atlanta in July 2024, Daniels thrived as a full-time starter, transforming into a foundational player for the Hawks.