Carmelo Anthony was named one of five finalists Wednesday for the 2017-18 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, presented by the Professional Basketball Writers Association.
Since 1974, the award has been presented annually by the PBWA “to a player, coach or athletic trainer who demonstrates outstanding service and dedication to the community.”
Anthony is joined as a finalist by Dallas’ J.J. Barea, Golden State’s Kevin Durant, Houston’s James Harden and Miami’s Dwyane Wade.
Anthony was surprised Wednesday when informed he was a finalist.
Carmelo Anthony on being a finalist for the @ProHoopsWriters J.