Celtics forward Al Horford is one of 12 finalists for the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award. The award is given to the NBA player who best exemplifies leadership, mentorship, selfless play, and dedication to their team.
Count Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla among those pulling for Horford to win.
“It’s a no-brainer that he should get it,” Mazzulla said. “You can’t really put into words what he’s able to do. I mean, the respect that he has of the guys. What people don’t know is how innately competitive he is day in and day out.