Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins Western Conference Player of the Week

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an impressive week.

After starting 0-3, the Thunder won three straight, beating the LA Clippers twice and the Dallas Mavericks in overtime, to bring their record to 3-3.

For Gilgeous-Alexander, he averaged 31.7 points, 7.7 assists and 5.3 rebounds. His performances in those three games earned him the Western Conference player of the week award for Oct. 24-30.

This is the second time in Gilgeous-Alexander’s career he earned the player of the week honor. For the Eastern Conference, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo won the award.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 2 of the 2022-23 season (Oct. 24-30). pic.twitter.com/GUeUe7Upcv

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) October 31, 2022