NBA Sixth Man of the Year featuring Tyler Herro, Kevin Love and more: March 4th, 2022 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

No. 3: Kevin Love

Milwaukee Bucks v Cleveland Cavaliers

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

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

Overall: Games played - 54; Games won - 30; Games lost - 24

Last Week: PPG - 4.0, APG - 2.0, RPG - 5.0

Overall: PPG - 14.0, APG - 2.2, RPG - 7.1

Last Week: FG% - 13.3%, 3P% - 11.1%, FT% - 75.0%

Overall: FG% - 42.0%, 3P% - 38.8%, FT% - 85.0%

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to be one of the most pleasant surprises in the NBA this year. Although the Cavaliers currently find themselves in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, they remain less than three games behind in climbing as high as fourth. Veteran forward Kevin Love continues to impress with his play off the bench this year for the team.

Love has been a strong force off the bench for the Cavaliers over the last couple of months and has found himself in the mix for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year. The veteran forward is currently averaging 14.0 points and 7.1 rebounds per game while shooting 42.0% from the field this season.

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No. 2: Kelly Oubre Jr.

Charlotte Hornets wing Kelly Oubre Jr.

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

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

Overall: Games played - 58; Games won - 27; Games lost - 31

Last Week: PPG - 19.0, APG - 1.0, RPG - 3.5

Overall: PPG - 16.4, APG - 1.2, RPG - 4.2

Last Week: FG% - 52.2%, 3P% - 44.4%, FT% - 100.0%

Overall: FG% - 43.8%, 3P% - 34.7%, FT% - 67.1%

The Charlotte Hornets continue to attempt to make a charge towards securing a spot in the NBA playoffs. Veteran wing Kelly Oubre Jr. has shown to be one of the most valuable bench assets in the league this year. Oubre continues to impress with his play for the Hornets and has been an offensive weapon for the team.

Oubre has built a reputation around the NBA for being a dangerous bucket-getting machine at any moment and he continues to be a valuable part of Charlotte's rotation. In his last week of action, the veteran wing went on to post averages of 19.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 52.2% from the field.

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No. 1: Tyler Herro

Miami Heat wing Tyler Herro

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

Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 2; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 51; Games won - 33; Games lost - 18

Last Week: PPG - 26.0, APG - 2.5, RPG - 4.5

Overall: PPG - 20.6, APG - 4.0, RPG - 4.8

Last Week: FG% - 54.1, 3P% - 44.4, FT% - 40.0

Overall: FG% - 43.6%, 3P% - 38.2%, FT% - 86.3%

The Miami Heat continue to hold down the top spot in the Eastern Conference and are starting to look like one of the most dangerous teams in the league. Miami currently finds itself with an overall record of 42-22 on the season and young sharpshooter Tyler Herro continues to be a favorite for the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Herro has been sensational for the Heat this year and has become the most dangerous bench asset in the entire NBA. In his last week of games, Herro went on to average 26.0 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 54.1% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range.