Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley was one of 12 finalists for the NBA’s eighth annual Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. Finishing in ninth place, Dudley received nine votes for first place and many more for the second through fifth position.
Beginning in the 2012-13 season, this award — named after Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes — honors players who were great leaders and teammates for each team on and off the court. Through eight seasons, there has yet to be repeat winner, with Hall of Famers Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki and Vince Carter among the winners in recent years.