DeAndre Jordan named NBA Teammate of the Year

DeAndre Jordan has been named the 2025–26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year after his leadership and impact with the New Orleans Pelicans.

The award recognises the player considered the best teammate in the league, based on selfless play, leadership and commitment to the team. It has been presented annually since the 2012–13 season.

A panel of league executives selected 12 finalists, with six players from each conference. Current NBA players then voted to decide the winner.

Jordan’s influence both on and off the court played a key role in earning him the honour, highlighting his reputation as a respected leader and teammate across the league.