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The Jerry Colangelo Award

The Jerry Colangelo Award is named in honor of the former CEO of the Phoenix Suns; Managing Director of Team USA Men’s Basketball; elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004; All-Big Ten performner in 1961 and 1962.

Jerry Colangelo is known throughout professional sports as a man who excels both on and off the court. Jerry’s character, integrity, and leadership have lead to national recognition as he has been named NBA Executive of the Year on four separate occasions.

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The Bobby Jones Award              

The Bobby Jones Award is named in honor of the 1972 Olympian; led the University of North Carolina to the 1973 Final Four; NBA All-Defensive First Team 10 consecutive years; 1983 NBA World Champion with the Philadelphia 76ers; and a four time NBA All-Star.

 

All-Star Breakfast Award

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