Names and faces: Anquan Boldin, David Blatt

For the second straight year, the 49ers’ wide receiver is one of three finalists for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which recognizes work in the community.

In 2014, Boldin, 35, donated $1 million to his Q81 foundation, established in 2003 to help underprivileged children.

Since 2010, he has taken relief trips to Ethiopia and Senegal, and has met with congressional leaders about abuses in Africa.

The firing of the head coach by the Cleveland Cavaliers sent shock waves through Israel, where the Boston native made his name professionally as a top international coach, met his wife and raised his family.