DeAndre Jordan Wins 2025-26 NBA Teammate of the Year
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New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan has been voted the NBA’s 2025/26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, the league announced on Monday.
The 35-year-old appeared in only 12 games this season, yet teammates and interim head coach James Borrego repeatedly praised his daily professionalism and mentorship on a roster dominated by younger players. “He brought professionalism every day—a voice every day,” Borrego said near the end of the regular season.
The award honors selfless play, leadership, and commitment to team values. A panel of league executives selected 12 finalists—six from each conference—before current NBA players cast the final ballots. Players receive 10 points for a first-place vote, seven for second, five for third, three for fourth, and one for fifth.
Jordan collected 66 first-place votes and finished with 1,445 total points, edging Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday, who amassed 1,437 points. Holiday, a three-time recipient, had been the last Pelican to win the honor in 2020.
2025/26 Voting Results
1. DeAndre Jordan, Pelicans — 1,445
2. Jrue Holiday, Trail Blazers — 1,437
3. Jeff Green, Rockets — 1,420
4. Garrett Temple, Raptors — 1,223
5. Pat Connaughton, Hornets — 672
6. Jalen Brunson, Knicks — 659
7. Jayson Tatum, Celtics — 651
8. De’Aaron Fox, Spurs — 640
9. Duncan Robinson, Pistons — 523
10. Jaylin Williams, Thunder — 471
11. Desmond Bane, Magic — 445
12. Marcus Smart, Lakers — 424
Jordan’s selection ends a seven-year run in which point guards claimed the honor, a streak that included Holiday (three times), Mike Conley (twice), Damian Lillard, and Stephen Curry.
Source: Hoops Rumors
