The Boston Celtics have a pair of starters in the running for full-season awards from the NBA, per recent releases from the league. Celtics point guard Derrick White is reportedly among the finalists to win the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award. And he will be competing with former teammate and current Golden State Warriors forward Al Horford for it, along with TJ McConnell of the Indiana Pacers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, and Harrison Barnes of the San Antonio Spurs.
The other Celtics starter in the running for some hardware is star forward Jayson Tatum, who is up to win the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, per the NBA.
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He is competing with two former teammates for the award as well, Jrue Holiday of the Portland Trail Blazers and Marcus Smart, now with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Apr 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) react during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
The rest of the field includes Desmond Bane of the Orlando Magic, Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks, Pat Connaughton of the Charlotte Hornets, De’Aaron Fox of the Spurs, Jeff Green of the Houston Rockets, DeAndre Jordan of the New Orleans Pelicans, Duncan Robinson of the Heat, Garrett Temple of the Toronto Raptors, and Jaylin Williams of OKC.
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