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TheTwyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year is an annual award in theNational Basketball Association (NBA) that recognizes the league's "ideal teammate" who exemplifies "selfless play and commitment and dedication to his team."[1] The award is named afterJack Twyman andMaurice Stokes. The two played together on theRochester/Cincinnati Royals from1955 to1958 until Stokes' career was cut short after he suffered a head injury from a fall during a game against theMinneapolis Lakers. Stokes later became paralyzed due to post-traumaticencephalopathy, a brain injury that damages the motor-control center. Twyman then became Stokes' legal guardian and advocate until Stokes died in 1970.
Every year, 12 players, six from each conference, are nominated by a panel of NBA executives. NBA players then cast votes for the award, with ten points given for each first-place vote, seven for a second-place vote, five points for third, three points for fourth, and one point for each fifth-place vote received. The player with the highest point total, regardless of the number of first-place votes, wins the award. The NBA presents the winner with the Twyman–Stokes Trophy and gives a $25,000 donation to a charity of the recipient's choice.[1][2]
Los Angeles Clippers guardChauncey Billups was the inaugural winner of the award in 2013.[2] That year, Miami Heat forwardShane Battier finished second and New York Knicks guardJason Kidd placed third.
Battier then won the award for the 2013–14 season.[3]Al Jefferson came in second andDirk Nowitzki finished third, who won in the 2016–17 season and was the only non-American and European awardee.[4]
Tim Duncan won the award for the 2014–15 season.[5]Vince Carter came in second andElton Brand finished third. After coming in at second the previous year, Carter won the award for the 2015–16 season.[6] Nowitzki is the only international player to win the award.[7] The most recent winner isGolden State Warriors guardStephen Curry.
| ^ | Denotes player who is still active in the NBA |
| * | Elected to theNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| Player (#) | Denotes the number of times the player has received the award |
| Team (#) | Denotes the number of times a player from this team has won |
| Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Team | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Chauncey Billups* | Guard |  United States | Los Angeles Clippers | [2] |
| 2013–14 | Shane Battier | Forward |  United States | Miami Heat | [3] |
| 2014–15 | Tim Duncan* | Forward/center | United States | San Antonio Spurs | [5] |
| 2015–16 | Vince Carter* | Guard/forward | United States | Memphis Grizzlies | [6] |
| 2016–17 | Dirk Nowitzki* | Forward |  Germany | Dallas Mavericks | [7] |
| 2017–18 | Jamal Crawford | Guard/forward | United States | Minnesota Timberwolves | [9] |
| 2018–19 | Mike Conley^ | Guard | United States | Memphis Grizzlies (2) | [10] |
| 2019–20 | Jrue Holiday^ | Guard | United States | New Orleans Pelicans | [11] |
| 2020–21 | Damian Lillard^ | Guard | United States | Portland Trail Blazers | [12] |
| 2021–22 | Jrue Holiday^ (2) | Guard | United States | Milwaukee Bucks | [13] |
| 2022–23 | Jrue Holiday^ (3) | Guard | United States | Milwaukee Bucks (2) | [14] |
| 2023–24 | Mike Conley^ (2) | Guard | United States | Minnesota Timberwolves (2) | [15] |
| 2024–25 | Stephen Curry^ | Guard | United States | Golden State Warriors | [16] |
| Awards | Player | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Jrue Holiday | New Orleans Pelicans,Milwaukee Bucks (2) | 2020,2022,2023 |
| 2 | Mike Conley | Memphis Grizzlies,Minnesota Timberwolves | 2019,2024 |
