Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is the winner of the inaugural Rick Bonnell Award.
The award, set up by the Hornets and voted on by local media, is given to the player who best represents himself and the franchise with professionalism and cooperation with regard to his interactions with the media.
“Miles is very accommodating of his time and never says no to media requests. He understands the role the media plays as a direct conduit to the fans and graciously fulfills the obligation,” said Rod Boone, The Charlotte Observer’s Hornets beat reporter.