Kings’ forward Harrison Barnes nominated for two end-of-year awards

Apr 2, 2024, 10:47 AM | Updated: 10:56 am

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during player introductions before their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden 1 Center on November 09, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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BY JOSEPH JAROSZ

Former Editor

The 2023-24 NBA season isn’t even over, yet Harrison Barnes is up for two end-of-year awards.

On Tuesday, the Association announced the nominees for the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, with the Kings’ forward among the finalists.

“The annual honor 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,” the NBA posted to social media.

Twelve players are up for the award and current NBA players vote to select the winner. Joining Barnes are Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Mike Conley, Markelle Fultz, Al Horford, T.J. McConnell, Larry Nance Jr., Georges Niang, Dwight Powell and Jalen Williams.

Jrue Holiday won the award last season and is a three-time Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award winner.

The NBA today announced the finalists for the 2023-24 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award.

The annual honor 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… pic.twitter.com/F3tI1Xri5W

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 2, 2024

Harrison Barnes was also announced as a finalist for the NBA Sportsmanship Award.

The award, which has been around since the 1995-96 season, recognizes “the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.” The 31-year-old forward was previously nominated for the same award four times: last season, 2020-21, 2019-20 season and the 2018-19 season.

The NBA today announced the finalists for the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award.

The annual honor recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.

Current NBA players will select the winner from these six finalists (one finalist from each NBA… pic.twitter.com/gmAmWQ1NuY

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 2, 2024

If Harrison Barnes wins either award, he’ll be the first Sacramento Kings player to take home the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year or NBA Sportsmanship Award.