Derrick White Becomes Second-Straight Celtics Player To Win This Major NBA Award
Derrick White was announced as the winner of the award that has been handed out since 1996, becoming the second straight Boston Celtics player to earn the hardware.
Derrick White Becomes Second-Straight Celtics Player To Win This Major NBA Award originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The NBA announced Thursday that Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is the winner of the league's Sportsmanship Award for the 2025-26 season.
This is the second straight year where a Celtics player has earned the honor after former Boston guard Jrue Holiday captured the award last season. "The 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner is... Derrick White!
" the NBA's official account posted on Bluesky. "White receives the Joe Dumars Trophy for the annual honor that recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. " White earned 77 first-place points in the voting and 2,826 total points, edging second-place finisher T.
J. McConnell of the Indiana Pacers (2,566 points). Former Boston center Al Horford finished in fourth place with 2,456 points.