Suns guard Devin Booker and Knicks forward Julius Randle have been named the NBA’s players of the week, the league announced (via Twitter).
Phoenix went 3-0 last week, with Booker averaging 36.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.0 block on .560/.500/.778 shooting in the three victories. The three-time All-Star won for the Western Conference.
Randle, the East’s winner, averaged 29.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists on .526/.465/.727 shooting last week. New York went 4-0 to extend its winning streak to nine games.
It was the first time either player has won the award this season.
According to the NBA (Twitter link), the other nominees in the West were Anthony Davis, Jamal Murray, Domantas Sabonis and Jalen Williams, while Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and Immanuel Quickley were nominated in the East.
39 – 27 only stat that matters.
Just want remind all the Knick CLOWNS. To swallow slowly, read slowly ……. Rebuild, rebuild.
Is Thibs coach of the yr ?????
You mean the guy you were asking to be fired on every post 2 months ago? They change the seasoning on James Dolan’s toes or what?
Al is hilarious. Calling for Thibs’s job and bashing Randle all season but acting like he’s been on board all year long. I’ve bashed both as well but I’m happy to eat crow and say I was wrong. Thibs has the team playing great and Randle is playing the best basketball of his career.
Still rather have Obi ….. so eat it.
I never asked for Thibs job. Get off that meth. Far as I went. Was if he doesn’t turn it around. They will come after him.
Frankly I don’t give a S hhh what nons say about the Knicks . I only try and school you. Cause most of you. Don’t watch don’t care but got opinions ……..
I give it straight and hard ……. Not like the wannabees on here …….
I’m the first to ever praise Randle, yrs ago. …… he’s still a drama Queen to me. But I know Thibs is going to ride him. You do understand we don’t choose the players right. Or are you 10 yrs old.
lmao you’ve been calling for Thibs’s head since last season. Doofus.
News to me …. Now go and inhale. That’s how real knowledge tastes….
Got no hate today genius ……
Tell us all about this team
nah, mike brown’s coy. done deal.
Kentucky Cabal!!!
Among other things, Knicks gave their over bettors a very early win. Generally not a good practice to bet on one’s own team, but this line (season over/under 38.5 wins) was too tempting. Thanks Thibs!
I know you always praised Quickley… I always thought we could use him to upgrade with a star. He’s sure looking like a star now. He’s come a long way.
Yes, a testament to his BB IQ and work ethic. He immediately bought in to the identity and culture Thibs wanted for this team, and he’s now a big part of it. Never want Brunson to miss a game, but I knew IQ would rise to the PG challenge or leave it on the court trying.