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Derrick White Becomes Second-Straight Celtics Player To Win This Major NBA Award
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Derrick White of the Boston Celtics has won the NBA's Sportsmanship Award for the 2025-26 season, marking the second consecutive year a Celtics player has received this honor.
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- Derrick White wins NBA Sportsmanship Award for 2025-26 season
- Second consecutive year a Celtics player receives the award
- Jrue Holiday won the award last season
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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 of the (2,566 points).
Q&A
Who won the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the 2025-26 season?
Derrick White of the Boston Celtics won the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the 2025-26 season.
Which Celtics player won the NBA Sportsmanship Award last year?
Jrue Holiday was the Celtics player who won the NBA Sportsmanship Award last season.
What is the significance of the NBA Sportsmanship Award?
The NBA Sportsmanship Award recognizes players who exemplify ethical behavior, fair play, and integrity on the court.
