Vince Carter earns Teammate of the Year Award
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Carter is the 2015-16 winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, the league announced Wednesday.
Carter was one of 12 nominees selected by a committee that included former NBA players, executives, and members of the NBPA. More than 300 players cast their ballots. Carter earned 65 first-place votes for a total of 1,448 points after finishing second to Tim Duncan last year.
Kevin Garnett (916 points) and Chris Bosh (799 points) rounded out the top three.
| Player | 1st votes | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Vince Carter | 65 | 1448 |
| Kevin Garnett | 39 | 916 |
| Chris Bosh | 18 | 799 |
| Andre Miller | 25 | 777 |
| Caron Butler | 19 | 757 |
| Ryan Anderson | 26 | 731 |
| Jose Calderon | 25 | 659 |
| Marvin Williams | 33 | 612 |
| Luis Scola | 28 | 528 |
| James Jones | 15 | 462 |
| Festus Ezeli | 22 | 419 |
| Andre Drummond | 12 | 394 |
The award recognizes selfless play, leadership, mentorship, and commitment to the team.
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