Along with the Angolan, who currently wears the jersey of AEK Athens, Greece, are also competing for the same place four other athletes.
These are Giorgio Shermadino of Lenovo Tenerife, Spain, David Kravish of Brose Bamberg, Germany, Michale Kyser of VEF Riga, Latvia, and Miro Bilan of Dinamo Sassari, Italy.
Yanick Moreira, 29, ended his season in Europe averaging 14.4 points per game, 1.4 assists, 23.7 minutes per challenge and 6.8 rebounds.
The voting comes as part of the league organization's desire to find the best player at each basketball position, the most valuable sportsman, and the best young player.
