Jrue Holiday Honored Again: Celtics Guard Secures Second NBA Sportsmanship Award
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Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has been awarded the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the second time, highlighting his exemplary conduct on the court. Previously winning with the Milwaukee Bucks, Holiday's recognition underscores his reputation as a model of sportsmanship and integrity in basketball. The award, named after Joe Dumars, is voted on by NBA players and reflects Holiday's consistent demonstration of respect and humility in the sport.
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Jrue Holiday won the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the second time, previously winning in the 2020-21 season with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The award, established in 1995-96, recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship.
Holiday is the first Boston Celtics player to win this award, receiving 134 first-place votes and 3,046 points.
Brad Stevens praised Holiday for his humility, respect, and integrity, calling him the ultimate teammate.
Holiday also has a notable record, being a three-time winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award and a finalist for the NBA Social Justice Champion Award.
In the 2024-25 season, Holiday averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists over 62 games.
