ELPA, the Euroleague players’ association, has started announcing the winners of the individual awards for this year.
Let’s start with Kyle Hines, who is the ‘Most Respected Player’ for the third time. Darius Thompson instead wins the ‘Best Newcomer’ after his excellent season at Baskonia.
2023 ELPA Players’ Choice Award “MOST RESPECTED PLAYER” goes to @SirHineswith a three-peat 🏵🏵🏵
🔎 A player who earned most respect amongst his peers and embodied a true role model, on and off the court.
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#ELPlayers #BREATH #PlayersChoiceAwards pic.twitter.com/0J7Rust5zt— EuroLeague Players Association (@the_ELPA) June 5, 2023
Finally Luke Sikma, big man of Alba Berlin, won the ‘Fair Play’ award for the second time in a row.
2023 ELPA Players’ Choice Award “FAIR PLAY” goes to @LCSikma43for a second time in a row 🙌
🔎 A player with the exemplary behavior towards opponents and referees, promoting the spirit of fair play.
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— EuroLeague Players Association (@the_ELPA) June 5, 2023