Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has won the team’s annual Maurice Lucas Award for 2021-22.
The award has honored “the Trail Blazers player who best represents the indomitable spirit of Maurice Lucas through his contributions on the court and in the community, as well as in support of his teammates and the organization” since 2010-11.
Past recipients include LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard, Robin Lopez, Al-Farouq Aminu, Evan Turner, Ed Davis, Enes Kanter, Wesley Matthews, Jusuf Nurkic, and Carmelo Anthony.
The 22-year-old was presented with the award earlier tonight with the team highlighting his extensive community work, including his own Be A Light foundation.