Tim Walsh named NBA Trainer of the Year

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsTim Walsh, the Nets long time trainer, has been named trainer of the year for the second straight year, his daughter Lauren tweeted Saturday evening.

My dad was just told that he won trainer of the year award for the second time in a row. So proud of you daddy! #brooklynnets #timmysda

— lauren walsh\u2728 (@lauurenbabeeey) May 16, 2015 The award, the Jim O'Toole Athletic Trainer of the Year, is given by the NBA Trainers Association. The award is voted on by NBA trainers.

It's not a surprise, of course. Walsh played a crucial role in saving the lives of Mirza Teletovic following a January 19 game in Los Angeles, then assistant coach Jim Sann at the Nets training…