The twelve finalists for the Teammate of the Year Award have been announced by the NBA. So, who will succeed Jrue Holiday, already awarded in 2020, 2022 and 2023?
Awarded since the 2013 season, the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award is one of the most anticipated regular season awards distributed by the NBA. It is set up to designate each year the player who represents the best teammate, in terms of altruism, leadership on and off the field and involvement within the team. The idea is to highlight those who act as mentors and role models for other players. At the end of each regular season, the NBA names six finalists from each Conference, and it is the players who vote for the one who most deserves to win the honor of being elected Teammate of the Year. Big figures in the league have already been nominated for this rank, from Tim Duncan to Dirk Nowitzki via Vince Carter and Damian Lillard. For this year, the finalists are:
The NBA today announced the finalists for the 2023-24 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award.
The annual honor recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment… pic.twitter.com/F3tI1Xri5W
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 2, 2024
- Harrison Barnes – Kings
- Mikal Bridges – Nets
- Jalen Brunson – Knicks
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – Nuggets
- Mike Conley – Wolves (already awarded in 2019)
- Markelle Fultz – Magic
- Al Horford – Celtics
- T.J. McConnell – Pacers
- Larry Nance Jr.- Pelicans
- Georges Niang – Cavaliers
- Dwight Powell – Mavericks
- Jalen Williams – Thunder
The players will have the final say in deciding who will be the ideal teammate figure this year. So, the second time for Mike Conley or a new player to represent the team spirit so dear to the NBA?
2024-04-03 11:05:00
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