PHOENIX SUNS

Phoenix Suns’ Channing Frye finishes third in NBA Sportsmanship Award voting

Apr 24, 2014, 6:06 PM | Updated: 6:07 pm

Even though they’re not in the playoffs, it’s been a busy week for the Phoenix Suns.

Tuesday, Jeff Hornacek finished second in the NBA Coach of the Year voting.

Wednesday, guard Goran Dragic was named the league’s Most Improved Player.

And Thursday, forward Channing Frye finished third in the NBA Sportsmanship Award voting, with Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley winning the award. Frye received a total of 1,971 points, just 56 points out of second place.

The NBA will make a $10,000 donation on behalf of Conley to his charity of choice, the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, specifically for research pertaining to sickle cell anemia.

Frye was the Pacific Division’s winner and one of six finalaists, including Boston’s Jeff Green (Atlantic), Chicago’s Mike Dunleavy (Central), Portland’s Damian Lillard (Northwest) and Washington’s Bradley Beal (Southeast).

The league will make a $5,000 donation to the Frye Family Foundation on behalf of the Suns veteran.

The award is voted on by NBA players.

Comments

Comment guidelines: No name-calling, personal attacks, profanity, or insults. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate comments by reporting abuse.
comments powered by Disqus

Phoenix Suns

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during th...

Kellan Olson

Suns respond to season’s low point with thorough win over Nuggets

The guessing game of which Suns team shows up on which night persists. The best current version did on Wednesday in a win over the Nuggets.

15 hours ago

Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the second half against the Boston Celtics at T...

David Veenstra

Bradley Beal in, Jusuf Nurkic out for Suns’ matchup with Nuggets

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is active for Wednesday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets while center Jusuf Nurkic is out.

19 hours ago

Tyler Kolek, Marquette...

Damon Allred

Here’s who Phoenix Suns fans should watch in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

The Suns' first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft sits at No. 19 overall, and they could select a star from the NCAA Tournament.

23 hours ago

Phoenix Suns take on San Antonio Spurs...

Arizona Sports

O’Neale: Phoenix Suns took Spurs ‘too lightly’ in glaring loss

The Phoenix Suns' lack of effort was on display Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs, leading to an honest film session.

2 days ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: Royce O’Neale: Suns took Spurs “a little too lightly”

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale joined Burns & Gambo to talk about the team's disappointing loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, and to look ahead at the team's remaining schedule, as they continue to make a push toward the NBA playoffs.

2 days ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: How the Suns lost to the Spurs before they stepped on the court

Burns & Gambo react to the Phoenix Suns stunning loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, and try to figure out why it happened.

2 days ago

Phoenix Suns’ Channing Frye finishes third in NBA Sportsmanship Award voting