Magic Johnson Award

The Magic Johnson Award is an annual award for a National Basketball Association (NBA) player who recognizes excellence on the court and cooperation and dignity with the media and public.[1]

The award, which was created in 2001 by the Pro Basketball Writers Association a professional nonprofit organization comprised approximately 175 writers and editors of people who regularly cover the NBA for newspapers, magazines and websites has been given to some of the league's most prominent players over the years.

Ray Allen was the first NBA player to win this achievement. In the current year of 2016 Stephen Curry was named the winner. And after Curry, this year's finalists were Carmelo Anthony, Draymond Green, Damian Lillard and Paul Millsap.[2]

Winners

Year Player Team
2016 Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors
2015 Pau Gasol Chicago Bulls
2014 Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks
2013 Shane Battier Miami Heat
2012 Steve Nash Phoenix Suns
2011 Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder
2010 Chris Bosh Toronto Raptors
2009 Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers
2008 Derek Fisher Los Angeles Lakers
2007 Shane Battier Houston Rockets
2006 Grant Hill Orlando Magic
2005 Antawn Jamison Washington Wizards
2004 Jermaine O'Neal Indiana Pacers
2003 Jalen Rose Chicago Bulls
2002 Elton Brand Los Angeles Clippers
2001 Ray Allen Milwaukee Bucks

See also

References

  1. "Magic Johnson Award". probasketballwriters.org. May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  2. "Stephen Curry named winner of the 2015-16 Magic Johnson Award". usatoday.com. May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
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