[vincesanity82]

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng won the NBA's sportsmanship award Thursday, edging Shane Battier and four other divisional winners in a vote by players.

Deng received 52 first-place votes and 2,027 points -- 22 more than Battier of Houston. Utah's Derek Fisher (1,953) was third, followed by the Clippers' Elton Brand (1,935), Atlanta's Joe Johnson (1,737) and Toronto's Anthony Parker (1,611).

The award honors the player who best exemplifies ethical behavior, fair play and integrity on the court, and the winner receives the Joe Dumars Trophy -- named after the Detroit Pistons Hall of Fame guard, their president of basketball operations and the inaugural recipient.
"I haven't told my parents yet about it, but I think for them it means a lot more than any other award," Deng said. "I can win awards on the basketball court and it would mean a lot to me. But this award is on and off the court. It's something for me to give back to my parents. They will appreciate I'm being recognized for who I am."

[MJHMarc]

Do you think he deserves it?

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by MJHMarc

Do you think he deserves it?

I would have gave it to shane battier..

[WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

Originally Posted by MJHMarc

Do you think he deserves it?

Yep. I heard he barely edged out Ron Artest, though.

[bears9]

yese he desvered it was just having a breakout and say anthing that was self promting great job Loul