PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye has been named a finalist for the 2013-14 NBA Sportsmanship Award, an honor that reflects the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical behavior, fair play and integrity.
Frye (Pacific) is one of six divisional winners, which include Boston’s Jeff Green (Atlantic), Milwaukee’s Mike Dunleavy (Central), Washington’s Bradley Beal (Southeast), Portland’s Damian Lillard (Northwest), and Memphis’ Mike Conley (Southwest). Each team nominated one of its players for the award, with former NBA players selecting the six divisional winners from a pool of 30 nominees.
NBA players will vote on the award, with eleven points given for each first-place vote, nine points for each second-place vote, seven points for third, five points for fourth, three points for fifth and one point for each sixth-place vote received.
The NBA will make a $5,000 donation on behalf of Frye to The Frye Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to youth-oriented charities that empower young adults to contribute positively to their local community through civic engagement.