NBA Announces Honor for Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan
Summary
DeAndre Jordan, a center for the New Orleans Pelicans, has won the NBA’s 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award. This award honors the player recognized as the best teammate for qualities like teamwork, leadership, and dedication.Key Facts
- The Twyman-Stokes award started in the 2012-13 NBA season.
- It honors players known for selfless play, leadership, and team commitment.
- DeAndre Jordan was chosen over other finalists including Jrue Holiday and Jeff Green.
- Jordan is 37 years old and has played 18 seasons in the NBA.
- He was drafted in the second round by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2008.
- Jordan played 12 games for the Pelicans in the 2025-26 season, averaging 4.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.
- Pelicans coach James Borrego praised Jordan for being a mentor, coach, and supporter for the team.
- The award was previously won by players like Stephen Curry and Mike Conley.
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