Former Kentucky center Enes Kanter has been named the recipient of the 2020-21 Maurice Lucas Award, the Portland Trail Blazers announced this week.
The annual award created in 2010-11 honors the Trail Blazers player who best represents the spirit of former Portland star Maurice Lucas through his contributions on and off the basketball court. Lucas, who passed away on October 31, 2010 at the age of 58, was a beloved member of the franchise and Portland community and a central figure on the Trail Blazers 1976-77 NBA Championship team.
In recognition of the award, the Trail Blazers will make a $5,000 donation to the Turkish Cultural Center, Kanter’s charity of choice.