ATLANTA -- Prior to this evening’s Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks game at Philips Arena, the Hawks’ DeMarre Carroll was awarded the Jason Collier Memorial Trophy by the organization for his dedication to community service.
The Jason Collier Memorial Trophy, named after the late Hawks center who passed away October 15, 2005, is presented annually to the individual who best exemplifies the characteristics Collier displayed off the court as a community ambassador.
Carroll has been an active participant in community and charitable endeavors through the team and on his own over his two seasons with the Hawks.