Kyrie Irving Named Finalist for NBA Sportsmanship Award

Kyrie Irving Named Finalist for NBA Sportsmanship Award

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been named a finalist for the NBA Sportsmanship Award, also known as the Joe Dumars Trophy. This honor recognizes players who exemplify sportsmanship on the court, with Irving being one of six finalists selected by his peers. Mavs coach Jason Kidd expressed pride in Irving's nomination, acknowledging the significance of the award and its inaugural recipient, Joe Dumars. Other finalists include Jarrett Alle…

Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Named Finalist For NBA Sportsmanship Award

The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for veteran wing Dorian Finney-Smith in late-December began the roster transformation that turned this team into a legit championship contender. Finney-Smith was a very sought after player by many teams, and he has shown why in making a big impact on this Lakers team. In addition to his play on the court, Finney-Smith has garnered nothing but praise from all of his teammates for his professionalism and overall demea…

NBA Announces Finalists For Sportsmanship, Teammate Of The Year Awards

The NBA announced the 2024/25 finalists for a pair of awards on Wednesday, naming the six players who are eligible to win the Sportsmanship Award for this season, as well as the 12 players who are in the running to be named Teammate of the Year. The Sportsmanship Award honors the player who “best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court,” per the NBA. Each of the league’s 30 teams nominated one of its players for the award, then a pan…