USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year

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The USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year is an annual award issued by USA Basketball that honors the top American male basketball performer during the year's international competition. Kevin Durant has won the award a record three times (2010, 2016, 2021). [1]

Michael Jordan was the first player to be named to the honor twice (1983 and 1984). Cazzaro Jordan.jpg
Michael Jordan was the first player to be named to the honor twice (1983 and 1984).
David Robinson was the 1986 recipient. David Robinson 1992 Summer Olympics.jpg
David Robinson was the 1986 recipient.
Carmelo Anthony was named twice, in 2006 and 2016. Carmelo Anthony free throw.jpg
Carmelo Anthony was named twice, in 2006 and 2016.
LeBron James was named in 2012. Mansoor Ahmed photos of Team USA basketball at London 2012 Olympics.jpg
LeBron James was named in 2012.
Kevin Durant is the only three-time recipient of the honor (2010, 2016, 2021). Kevin Durant, Olympic Games 2024.jpg
Kevin Durant is the only three-time recipient of the honor (2010, 2016, 2021).

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kevin Durant Named 2021 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year". USA Basketball. December 17, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  2. ↑ "USA Basketball Annual Awards". usab.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Durant named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year". sportingnews.com. December 15, 2010. Archived from the original on October 15, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Simeon's Parker wins USA Basketball Award". csnchicago.com. December 8, 2011. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015.
  5. ↑ "LeBron James named USA Basketball Male Athlete of Year". USA Today. January 2, 2013. Archived from the original on May 1, 2015.
  6. ↑ O'Neil, Dana (January 14, 2014). "Gordon honored by USA Basketball". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Kyrie Irving lauded by Team USA". ESPN.com. December 21, 2014. Archived from the original on December 22, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Jalen Brunson Named 2015 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year". SLAM online. December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Carmelo Anthony And Kevin Durant Share 2016 USA Basketball Male Athlete Of The Year Award". USA Basketball. December 7, 2016. Archived from the original on December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Jameel Warney Honored as 2017 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year". USA Basketball. December 15, 2017. Archived from the original on December 16, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Reggie Hearn named 2018 USA Basketball male athlete of the year". NBA.com . November 28, 2018. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  12. ↑ "USA Basketball Annual Awards". USA Basketball. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Stephen Curry: 2024 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year". USA Basketball. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
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