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Not to be confused with the NBA Western Conference Finals Most Valuable Player trophy, the Magic Johnson Trophy.

The Magic Johnson Award is an annual award for a National Basketball Association (NBA) player who recognizes excellence on the court and cooperation and dignity with the media and public.[1]

The award, which was created in 2001 by the Pro Basketball Writers Association a professional nonprofit organization comprised approximately 175 writers and editors of people who regularly cover the NBA for newspapers, magazines and websites has been given to some of the league's most prominent players over the years. It is named in honor of player Magic Johnson, whom the writers association regards as "the ideal model" for this award.[2]

Ray Allen was the inaugural recipient of the award. Shane Battier, Damian Lillard, and Stephen Curry are the only players to win the award multiple times. The most recent winner of the award is Stephen Curry, in 2024.

Winners

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Year Player Team Ref(s)
2001 Ray Allen Milwaukee Bucks [3]
2002 Elton Brand Los Angeles Clippers [3]
2003 Jalen Rose Chicago Bulls [3]
2004 Jermaine O'Neal Indiana Pacers [3]
2005 Antawn Jamison Washington Wizards [3]
2006 Grant Hill Orlando Magic [3]
2007 Shane Battier Houston Rockets [3]
2008 Derek Fisher Los Angeles Lakers [3]
2009 Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers [3]
2010 Chris Bosh Toronto Raptors [3]
2011 Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder [3]
2012 Steve Nash Phoenix Suns [3]
2013 Shane Battier (2) Miami Heat [3]
2014 Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks [3]
2015 Pau Gasol Chicago Bulls [3]
2016 Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors [3]
2017 Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers [3]
2018 DeMar DeRozan Toronto Raptors [3]
2019 Dwyane Wade Miami Heat [3]
2020 Damian Lillard (2) Portland Trail Blazers [3]
2021 Not awarded due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Not awarded due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2023 Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks [3]
2024 Stephen Curry (2) Golden State Warriors [3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Magic Johnson Award". probasketballwriters.org. May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  2. ^ "Curry wins PBWA's Magic Johnson Award". nba.com. Associated Press. May 3, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "Stephen Curry wins PBWA's Magic Johnson Award for 2023-24 season". PBWA. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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