The NBA has announced that Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers and Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks have been named the Players of the Week for Week 15 of the 2023-24 season. Here are the details:
Western Conference Player of the Week: Kawhi Leonard
- Stat line: 29.8 points per game, 8.0 rebounds per game, 56.6% field goal shooting
- Leonard showcased his scoring prowess and efficiency, averaging nearly 30 points per game while shooting over 56% from the field.
- His dominant performances helped lead the LA Clippers to success during Week 15.
In the past 30 Clippers games, Kawhi Leonard has a 25-5 record while averaging:
• 26.4 PPG
• 57% FG
• 51% 3-pt FG
• 92% FT
He’s the first player to average 25 points on 55-50-90 shooting splits over any 30-game span all-time, per @Statswilliams.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 6, 2024
Eastern Conference Player of the Week: Trae Young
- Stat line: 31.0 points per game, 11.3 assists per game, 64.5% three-point shooting
- Young made a significant impact on both scoring and playmaking fronts, averaging over 30 points and 11 assists per game.
- His exceptional three-point shooting, with a remarkable 64.5% accuracy, contributed to his stellar performances.
I know what it’s like to make an All-Star Game. I also know what it’s like to be Trae Young.
Complete Thought: https://t.co/nHR34mUznj@NBA @NBAAllStar @rayfordyoung @TheTraeYoung pic.twitter.com/PJegGN7lhI
— Michael Redd (@MichaelRedd_) February 6, 2024
Past Winners for the 2023-24 Season:
- Week 14: Devin Booker (West), Giannis Antetokounmpo (East)
- Week 13: Kevin Durant (West), Joel Embiid (East)
- Week 12: Lauri Markkanen (West), Bam Adebayo (East)
- Week 11: Alperen Sengun (West), Jalen Brunson (East)
- Week 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (West), Tyrese Haliburton (East)
- Week 9: Ja Morant (West), Joel Embiid (East)
- Week 8: Luka Doncic (West), Giannis Antetokounmpo (East)
- Week 6: De’Aaron Fox (West), Julius Randle (East)
- Week 5: Devin Booker (West), Paolo Banchero (East)
- Week 4: De’Aaron Fox (West), Jalen Brunson (East)
- Week 3: Anthony Edwards (West), Joel Embiid (East)
- Week 2: Stephen Curry (West), Jayson Tatum (East)
- Week 1: Nikola Jokic (West), Tyrese Maxey (East)
Leonard and Young join the prestigious list of Players of the Week for their outstanding performances, further solidifying their impact on their respective teams.
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