The Professional Basketball Writers Association announced today that Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been chosen as one of five finalists for the 2018-19 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award.
The honor, named after the NBA’s second commissioner, is presented annually by the PBWA to a player, coach or athletic trainer who demonstrates outstanding service and dedication to the community. The other finalists joining Booker are Charlotte’s Bismack Biyombo, Memphis’ Mike Conley, Golden State’s Steve Kerr and Portland’s Damian Lillard. The J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award has been given since the 1974-75 season and previous Suns to win are Steve Nash in 2006-07 and Kevin Johnson in 1990-91.