Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has been honored with the 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award, presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) to the NBA player who best combines on-court excellence with cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans.
This marks Durant’s second time receiving the accolade, having first won it in the 2010-11 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He now joins Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, and Shane Battier as the only two-time winners of the award.
PBWA president Howard Beck praised Durant for his consistent accessibility, thoughtful engagement with journalists, and advocacy for media access post-pandemic. “Kevin has long been one of the NBA’s most thoughtful and accessible stars,” Beck said. “He always makes time for reporters, whether for on-the-record interviews or just informal chit-chat, and he never shies away from any topic.”
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The Magic Johnson Award has been awarded annually since 2001.
Magic Johnson himself congratulated Durant on social media, stating, “Congratulations to the 2-time Magic Johnson Award winner Kevin Durant. I’m so excited Kevin Durant won this award because he is always so gracious to the media and fans. I love his game, who he is as a man, and all the great community work that he’s doing in the DMV area with the youth.”
Durant’s recognition with the Magic Johnson Award underscores his commitment to professionalism and respect both on and off the court.
