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DeAndre Jordan Wins 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Award

4/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

DeAndre Jordan of the New Orleans Pelicans was named the 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year.
He received 1,445 points and 66 first-place votes from 385 NBA players, surpassing Jrue Holiday (1,437) and Jeff Green (1,420).
A league-executive panel had earlier selected twelve finalists, six from each conference, before the players voted.
Pelicans officials said Jordan’s veteran presence and daily mentorship helped the young roster improve despite limited playing time.

History

Historical Context

On June 9 2013 the NBA launched the Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award to honor the league’s ideal teammate, echoing its long-standing Sportsmanship Award that rewards ethical play. Each of the 30 teams nominates a player, reinforcing a league-wide trend toward veteran mentorship and selfless leadership that continues to shape roster strategies today.

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Story summary

DeAndre Jordan of the New Orleans Pelicans was named the 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year.
He received 1,445 points and 66 first-place votes from 385 NBA players, surpassing Jrue Holiday (1,437) and Jeff Green (1,420).
A league-executive panel had earlier selected twelve finalists, six from each conference, before the players voted.
Pelicans officials said Jordan’s veteran presence and daily mentorship helped the young roster improve despite limited playing time.

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