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DeAndre Jordan Named NBA Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year

Player voting by 385 peers recognized his leadership with a young Pelicans roster.

Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan named Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year
Apr 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan (6) on the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 26: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 26, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The 37-year-old Pelicans center was announced Wednesday as the 2025-26 honoree after a razor-thin vote over Portland’s Jrue Holiday.
  • Jordan finished with 1,445 points to Holiday’s 1,437, with Houston’s Jeff Green at 1,420 and Toronto’s Garrett Temple at 1,223.
  • He received a leading 66 first-place votes to Holiday’s 39, highlighting strong peer support despite appearing in only 12 games this season.
  • The award follows a two-step process in which league executives select 12 finalists and current players use weighted ballots to decide the winner.
  • This first Teammate of the Year for Jordan ends a seven-year run of point guards winning and adds to a résumé with All-NBA honors and a 2023 championship with Denver.