Raptors' VanVleet named finalist for NBA top teammate award

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has been named a finalist for the Twyman Stokes teammate of the year award.

Guard was named 1st-time all-star earlier this season

The Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 30, 2022 4:44 PM EDT | Last Updated: March 30, 2022

Fred VanVleet is in the mix for the NBA’s teammate of the year award after being named a first-time all-star earlier this season. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images/File)

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has been named a finalist for the 2021-22 Twyman Stokes teammate of the year award.

According to the NBA, the honour "recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team."

"Fred has, like most of you know, got it together pretty good all over the place," Raptors coach Nick Nurse told reporters before Wednesday's game against Minnesota. "He's a winner, he's a hard worker, he's thoughtful in his responses about any issues that need to be addressed. Very wise and maturity beyond his years. I think great composure, very intelligent.

"He's got a nice package of things that make him not only a great basketball player on the floor but make him a great leader, a great member of the organization and a great member of this league."

Also nominated: