ELPA award: Kyle Hines is the 'Most Respected Player'

Darius Thompson is the Best Newcomer

ELPA, the Euroleague Players Association, started to announce the individual award winners for this year.

Olimpia Milano center Kyle Hines wins ‘Most Respected Player’ for the third time in a row. Darius Thompson, on the other hand, wins ‘Best Newcomer’ after his excellent season with Baskonia.

2023 ELPA Players’ Choice Award “MOST RESPECTED PLAYER” goes to @SirHines, with 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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— EuroLeague Players Association (@the_ELPA) June 5, 2023

Alba Berlin big man Luke Sikma wins the ‘Fair Play’ award for the second time in a row.

2023 ELPA Players’ Choice Award “FAIR PLAY” goes to @LCSikma43, for 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