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. It is named in honor of player Magic Johnson, whom the writers association regards as "the ideal model" for this award.[2]

Ray Allen was the first NBA player to win this achievement. In the current year of 2017 Damian Lillard was named the winner. And after Lillard, this year's finalists were Paul Millsap, DeMar DeRozan, Paul George and Draymond Green.[3][4]

Winners

Year Player Team
2017 Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers
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. ↑ "Curry wins PBWA's Magic Johnson Award". Associated Press. nba.com. May 3, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Stephen Curry named winner of the 2015-16 Magic Johnson Award". usatoday.com. May 4, 2016.
  4. ↑ Vivlamore, Chris. "Lillard wins Magic Johnson Award, Millsap a finalist". ajc. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
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