Since 1975, the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award rewards a player or a coach ” for its services or its action towards the community in general and towards populations in need in particular “. This year, and after a three-year break, there were four in the running: Stephen Curry (Warriors), Wenyen Gabriel (Lakers), Paul George (Clippers) and Grant Williams (Celtics).
The Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) chose to honor Stephen Curry for his work promoting youth literacy, physical health and nutrition, as well as his commitment to fostering gender equity in the sport.
“Few athletes have a reach or platform as powerful as Steph Curry, and he has used it to the fullest to benefit others”said our colleague Howard Beck, the president of the PBWA. “Members of the Professional Basketball Writers Association salute him and the other nominees for their exemplary work. »
The last player to win this award was Malcolm Brogdon, and it was in 2020 for his many actions in favor of education, health and social justice, but also access to drinking water in Africa.
