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Grizzlies star Jackson wins Hakeem Olajuwon’s NBA award

Grizzlies star Jackson wins Hakeem Olajuwon’s NBA award

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been named the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2022–23 season. Jackson Jr. receives the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy for his excellent performances on the defensive end throughout the regular season, which earned him his first NBA All-Star appearance. The 23-year-old was selected by the Grizzlies with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 draft. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1648100225754513408?t=mh0wul5Y8ixSfY7pTe54hA&s=19 Jackson...

Curry, Lillard lead 12-man finalist for NBA Teammate of the Year award

Curry, Lillard lead 12-man finalist for NBA Teammate of the Year award

The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday announced the 12-man finalists for the 2022–23 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. The award recognises the player seen as the ‘ideal teammate’, who showcases selfless play, commitment, and dedication to the team, along with on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other players in and around the NBA. The selected players include two previous...