J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
The J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award given to a player, coach, or staff member who showed "outstanding service and dedication to the community."
Dikembe Mutombo is the only person to have won the award twice.
Magic Johnson won the award in the 1991–92 NBA season.
LeBron James won the award in the 2016–17 season.
Stephen Curry won the award in the 2022–23 season.
Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo is a Congolese-American former professional basketball player. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Mount Mutombo" for his defensive prowess, he is commonly regarded as one of the best shot-blockers and defensive players of all time. He received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times, tied with Ben Wallace for the most awards. Mutombo led the NBA in blocked shots three times, led the league in rebounds twice, and was named to eight All-Star teams. On January 10, 2007, Mutombo reached second place on the list of NBA career leaders in blocked shots. Outside of basketball, he is well known for his humanitarian work.
Mutombo in 2012
Mutombo with the 76ers in 2002
Mutombo with the Houston Rockets in 2006
Mutombo playing for the Houston Rockets in 2006