NBA Announces Weekly MVP Awards: Alexander and Brown Selected, Durant, Flagg, Wenbanyama Among Nominees

On April 7 Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the Week 24 Players of the Week. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Western Conference Player of the Week, marking his 10th career weekly award and his 4th this season. Celtics star Jaylen Brown was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week, his 7th career weekly honor and 3rd this season. Stars like Kevin Durant, Cooper Flagg, and Victor Wembanyama received nominations.

Western Conference Player of the Week: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Over the past week, Alexander averaged 31.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists, helping the Thunder achieve a 3-0 record.

Against the Pistons, Alexander scored 47 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals; against the Lakers, he posted 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; against the Jazz, he added 20 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 steal.

So far this season, Alexander averages 31.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.5 assists with a shooting percentage of 55.2%. The Thunder are 62-16, ranking first in the league.

Eastern Conference Player of the Week: Jaylen Brown

Over the past week, Brown averaged 31.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.3 steals, helping the Celtics achieve a 3-1 record.

Against the Hawks, Brown recorded 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists; against the Heat, he exploded with 43 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists; against the Bucks, he scored 26 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals; against the Raptors, he added 26 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.

So far this season, Brown averages 28.7 points, 7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists with a shooting percentage of 47.6%. The Celtics are 53-25, ranking second in the Eastern Conference.

Other players nominated for Player of the Week—

Western Conference: Kevin Durant (Rockets), Cooper Flagg (Mavericks), Jrue Holiday (Trail Blazers), Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray (Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (Spurs).

Eastern Conference: Alexander-Walker (Hawks), OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks), LaMelo Ball (Hornets), Desmond Bane (Magic), Jalen Duren (Pistons), Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers), and Jayson Tatum (Celtics).