Who established the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award?
The National Basketball Association established the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award to honor James Walter Kennedy, who served as the league's second president and later commissioner.
Questions about J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
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How are recipients of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award selected?
Members of the Pro Basketball Writers Association handle every step of choosing the annual recipient by taking a vote among approximately 150 PBWA members to determine the winner based on charitable contributions.
What specific donation did Kevin Garnett make for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts?
Kevin Garnett received the award after donating $1.2 million toward Hurricane Katrina relief efforts during a time of widespread devastation along the Gulf Coast.
Which international players have won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award?
Vlade Divac of Yugoslavia became one of the few winners not born in the United States while Dikembe Mutombo came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Pau Gasol represented Spain.
Who are the only non-players to win the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award since its inception?
Frank Layden served as head coach for the Utah Jazz when he received the award and Joe O'Toole worked as an athletic trainer for the Atlanta Hawks before earning recognition.
When did Dikembe Mutombo receive his second J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award?
Dikembe Mutombo stands alone as the only individual to receive this award twice with his first win occurring with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001 and again with the Houston Rockets in 2009.