Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was honored as the NBA’s 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year on Monday. This award is presented to a player who exemplifies selfless play, leadership both on and off the court, and commitment to their team. The winner is selected by current NBA players, who vote from a pool of 12 finalists chosen by league executives. Curry, in his first year as a recipient of the award, received 66 first-place votes and accumulated 1,257 points, narrowly edging out Houston Rockets center Steven Adams, who garnered 1,237 points. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson finished third.
At 37, Curry is a two-time MVP, 11-time All-Star, and four-time NBA champion, with his legendary shooting ability making him the all-time leader in 3-pointers. In addition to this award, Curry’s trophy collection includes the 2010-11 NBA Sportsmanship Award.
The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award is named after Hall of Famers Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes, former teammates with the Rochester/Cincinnati Royals. Twyman became Stokes’ legal guardian and advocate after Stokes was paralyzed from an injury in the final game of the 1957-58 regular season.
In a dramatic Game 4 between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons, controversy erupted over a missed foul call on the final play. With the Knicks leading by one, Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. was fouled by New York’s Josh Hart while attempting a potential game-winning 3-point shot with only 0.3 seconds left. The shot missed, but no foul was called, causing frustration among Pistons players and fans.
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After the game, crew chief David Guthrie admitted that a foul should have been called on Hart, acknowledging that there was more than marginal body contact. If a foul had been called, Hardaway would have had the opportunity for three free throws, potentially giving the Pistons the win. The Knicks held on to win 94-93, securing a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.
In the game’s final moments, Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory despite an ankle injury. Brunson scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, keeping New York in the game after they trailed by 10 points. With key contributions from Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks completed their comeback in a highly physical contest.
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, who posted a triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, had several chances to win the game for the Pistons, but missed shots and turnovers in the final minutes sealed their fate.
Following the game, Towns remained upbeat despite the controversy, looking forward to returning to Madison Square Garden for Game 5 with the Knicks on the brink of closing out the series.
