Coming in 2008, the Jerry Colangelo Award will be given to the current or former NBA coach, owner, or basketball executive who best exemplifies outstanding leadership in the home, in the basketball world, and in the community. They will be honored as sport heroes who exemplify character, values, integrity, and faith.
Coming in 2008, the Bobby Jones Award will be given to the current or former NBA player who best exemplifies outstanding leadership in the home, on the court, and in the community. They will be honored as sport heroes who exemplify character, values, integrity, and faith.
2008 Finalists for the Jerry Colangelo Award
Rich DeVos -Owner of the Orlando Magic
Avery Johnson -Coach of the Dallas Mavericks, 1998 NBA Sportsmanship Award, 2006 NBA Coach of the Year
Pat Williams -Sr. Vice President Orlando Magic, 1996 named one of the 50 Most Influential People in NBA History, motivational speaker
2008 Finalists for the Bobby Jones Award
Allan Houston -2-time NBA All-Star, one of the all-time leading scorers in Knicks history
A.C. Green -NBA All-Star, Iron Man-most consecutive games played by anyone in the NBA
David Robinson -10-time NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, 2-time NBA Champion, NBA MVP
