NBA players have selected Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter as the recipient of the 2015-16 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, the NBA announced Wednesday.
The award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team.
More than 300 NBA players submitted their votes through confidential balloting conducted by the league office. The 12 nominees were chosen by a panel of NBA legends as well as executives from the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association.
Carter totaled 1,448 points from the players, including 65 first-place votes. The Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Garnett finished second with 916 points (39 first-place votes), and the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh placed third with 799 points (18 first-place votes). Ten points were awarded for a first-place vote, seven for a second-place vote, five for a third, three for a fourth and one for a fifth.
2015-16 Teammate of the Year Award Voting Totals
- Vince Carter, Memphis 1,448
- Kevin Garnett, Minnesota 916
- Chris Bosh, Miami 799
- Andre Miller, San Antonio 777
- Caron Butler, Sacramento 757
- Ryan Anderson, New Orleans 731
- Jose Calderon, New York 659
- Marvin Williams, Charlotte 612
- Luis Scola, Toronto 528
- James Jones, Cleveland 462
- Festus Ezeli, Golden State 419
- Andre Drummond, Detroit 394