Clippers’ Batum a finalist for Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award

INGLEWOOD — Clippers forward Nicolas Batum was truly surprised. He couldn’t fathom why he was being singled out for something that comes naturally to the 16-year veteran.
“Why me?” he asked of being selected as one of 12 finalists for the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award.
The annual honor is awarded to the player who is deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership, a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and displays