Grizzlies security guard You, Jerome and Sixers security guard Tyrese Maxey were named NBA Players of the Week in their respective conferences, the league announced today (via Twitter).
“Memphis” plays in the Western Conference, and “Philadelphia” – in the Eastern Conference.
Jerome led the Grizzlies to a perfect 3-0 record last week starting a career high 45 points at home against Utah on Wednesday, followed by a pair of road wins over Golden State and Sacramento. After three games, the 29-year-old is the NBA’s leading scorer, averaging a staggering 34.7 points in just 31.7 minutes per game.
Jerome, who is shooting a stellar .563/.429/.885, also averaged 5.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds in his three games.
As for Maxey, the two-time All-Star filled the box office, averaging 28.8 ppg, 4.8 ppg, 4.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg and 1.0 hits per gp while shooting .466/.300/.857 while shooting 37.8 mpg. Maxey helped the 76ers go 3-1 in the first week of the season.
According to the NBA (Link to Twitter), there were other nominees in the West Lakers guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves, Timberwolves security guard Anthony Edwards, Thunder security guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Rockets guard/forward Amin Thompson. Cade Cunningham with Pistons, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson with Hawksand Tyrese Halliburton and Pascal Siakam with Pacers stood out in the East.