Another year, another prize for the star of the Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry. On Monday, the NBA announced Curry as its teammate of the year.
The NBA files the teammate price of the year to the teammate who displays an altruistic game and is a mentor for others. This is the first time in his career that Curry has won the award.
Before Monday's announcement, Curry was appointed One of the 12 finalists for the price. Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell and Al Horford were also among the finalists listed for the price.
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The League began to vote on the price during the 2012-13 NBA season. Chauncey Billups won the prize in its inaugural season. Minnesota Timberwolves goalkeeper Mike Conley won the prize last year. Conley and Jrue Holiday are the only players to win the award on several occasions.
Curry has set up another major statistical season with the Warriors. He collected an average of 24.5 points and 6.0 assists at Golden State in the regular season.
The Warriors finished the regular season 48-34 and obtained the seeded n ° 7 at the Western Conference. The team has a tight 2-1 advance on the Houston n ° 2 rockets in the first round.