Magic Johnson Award

The Magic Johnson Award is an annual award for a National Basketball Association(NBA) player who recognizes excellence on the court and cooperation and dignity with the media and public.[1]

The award, which was created in 2001 by the Pro Basketball Writers Association a professional nonprofit organization comprised approximately 175 writers and editors of people who regularly cover the NBA for newspapers, magazines and websites has been given to some of the league's most prominent players over the years.

Ray Allen was the first NBA player to win this achievement. In the current year of 2016 Stephen Curry was named the winner. And after Curry, this year's finalists were Carmelo Anthony, Draymond Green, Damian Lillard and Paul Millsap.[2]

Winners 

   2016 Stephen Curry, Golden State
   2015 Pau Gasol, Bulls
   2014 Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas
   2013 Shane Battier, Miami
   2012 Steve Nash, Phoenix
   2011 Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City
   2010 Chris Bosh, Toronto
   2009 Brandon Roy, Portland
   2008 Derek Fisher, Los Angeles Lakers
   2007 Shane Battier, Houston
   2006 Grant Hill, Orlando
   2005 Antawn Jamison, Washington
   2004 Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana
   2003 Jalen Rose, Chicago
   2002 Elton Brand, Los Angeles Clippers
   2001 Ray Allen, Milwaukee

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Magic Johnson Award". probasketballwriters.org. May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Stephen Curry named winner of the 2015-16 Magic Johnson Award". usatoday.com. May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
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