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Ben DuBose

Rockets center Boban Marjanovic named as finalist for 2022-23 NBA Sportsmanship Award

Veteran center Boban Marjanovic, now with the Houston Rockets, is one of six finalists for the 2022-23 NBA Sportsmanship Award.

With finalists announced by the league office, 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 from each division.

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Other finalists for the sportsmanship award are Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat; Harrison Barnes of the Sacramento Kings; Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks; Mike Conley of the Minnesota Timberwolves; and Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Now 34 years old, the 7-foot-3 Marjanovic has played largely in mop-up duty for the Rockets, averaging 3 points (66.7% FG), 1.8 rebounds and 5.2 minutes over 29 games. His primary role with the rebuilding Rockets has been as a positive leader and locker-room mentor for the team’s younger prospects, who have frequently lauded his value throughout the season.

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