Jrue Holiday has finally earned the recognition befitting of his impeccable character.
The New Orleans Pelicans guard was announced the recipient of the 2019-20 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award today by the NBA, joining a list of notables which includes Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, and last season’s winner, Mike Conley Jr.
This prestigious honor, voted on by more than 250 NBA players through confidential balloting conducted by the league office, recognizes a player who is considered the most ideal teammate that exemplifies an incomparable amount of commitment and dedication, an abundance of selfless play and unwavering leadership both on and off the court.