Another year, another award for Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. On Monday, the NBA announced Curry as its Teammate of the Year.
The NBA hands out the Teammate of the Year award to the teammate who displays selfless play and is a mentor to others. It’s the first time in his career Curry has won the award.
Prior to Monday’s announcement, Curry was named one of 12 finalists for the award. Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell and Al Horford were also among the finalists listed for the award.
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The league started voting on the award during the 2012-13 NBA season. Chauncey Billups won the award in its inaugural season. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley won the award last year. Conley and Jrue Holiday are the only players to win the award multiple times.
Curry put up yet another great statistical season with the Warriors. He averaged 24.5 points and 6.0 assists with Golden State in the regular season.
The Warriors finished the regular season 48-34, and earned the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. The team holds a tight 2-1 lead over the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets in the first round.
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