Tatum, White Honored for Pro Sportsmanship, Teamwork

0:00It's March 31st. From the locker room to your ears, this is Boston Celtics News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Jason Tatum and Derek White just got some big knots from the NBA. Tatum's one of 12 finalists for the Twymand Stokes teammate of the year award, and White made the cut as one of six for the Sportsmanship Award. The league dropped these announcements on Tuesday afternoon. These honors spotlight what it means to be a true pro. The teammate award goes to the player who's all about selfless play, leading on and off the court and staying locked in for the squad. Meanwhile, Sportsmanship recognizes top tier class and respect during games. Tatum missed most of the season with a torn Achilles, but came back strong on March 6th. Even sideline, he showed up to every shoot around, practice, game and film session, proving his dedication. Former Celtics like Jeff Green, Juneu Holliday, and Marcus Smart also got knots with Holliday

1:00taking it home last year. White's nomination highlights his on-core grace, joining Celtic Al Horford in the mix. Players around the league will vote on the winners. No Celtic has ever snagged Sportsmanship, but Holliday broke through for teammate last season. Tatum kept the momentum rolling, earning Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors Monday after dropping 25.7 points, 9 points, 7 boards, and 6.7 assists in a perfect 3-0 week against Oklahoma City, Charlotte and Atlanta. Coach Mazula called it a solid nod to his grind and team support as they push forward.