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Nowitzki, Vogel win Johnson, Tomjanovich awards

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Updated2 hours ago on April 23, 2024

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki and Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel were selected as the winners of the Magic Johnson Award and the Rudy Tomjanovich Award, respectively, on Friday.

The awards, recognize excellence on the court and cooperation with the media and fans, are voted on by the Pro Basketball Writers Association.

Also, the Golden State Warriors’ public relations staff became the second two-time winner of the Brian McIntyre Award for exemplifying “the standards of professionalism and excellence worthy of acclaim,” according to the award’s criteria.