Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named the 2024–25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, earning one of the NBA’s most meaningful honors—one that speaks not to stats or accolades, but to character, leadership, and loyalty.
The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award is presented annually to the player deemed the league’s ideal teammate, as voted on by fellow NBA players. It recognizes selfless play, mentorship, and commitment to team success both on and off the court. Since its creation in 2013, the award has become one of the league’s most respected forms of peer recognition.
Named in honor of Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes, the award draws from a story deeper than basketball. Stokes, a rising star in the late 1950s, was left permanently paralyzed after a head injury. His teammate Jack Twyman became his legal guardian and supported him for the rest of his life—an act of compassion that transcended the game. Their friendship became a model for what being a teammate truly means.
This is the first time Curry has received the Twyman-Stokes Award. He previously won the NBA Sportsmanship Award in 2010–11, which honors on-court fairness, integrity, and respect. That earlier recognition, along with his latest, underscores how deeply his peers value his presence—not just as a generational scorer or MVP, but as a stabilizing force in the locker room.
Now in his 16th NBA season, Curry’s résumé speaks for itself: two-time NBA MVP, 11-time All-Star, the league’s all-time leader in three-pointers made, and four-time NBA champion. But beyond the numbers, he has long served as the cultural heartbeat of the Golden State Warriors. From mentoring younger players to his off-court work with the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, Curry continues to redefine what leadership in professional sports can look like.
Past recipients of the Twyman-Stokes Award include respected veterans such as Chauncey Billups, Shane Battier, Dirk Nowitzki, and Tim Duncan, as well as Mike Conley Jr. and Jrue Holiday, both of whom are known for their calm leadership and consistency. In joining that list, Curry adds another layer to his already decorated career—one rooted in values that outlast any final score.