[NBA] LeBron James Named Western Conference Player of the Week
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, April 6, through Sunday, April 12. The honor marks the league-record 70th weekly award of his career and his ninth since joining the Lakers.
In three victories over Golden State, Phoenix and Utah, the 41-year-old averaged 24.0 points on 56.3% shooting from the field and 50.0% from 3-point range, to go with 6.0 rebounds, 9.7 assists and 3.0 steals in 27.0 minutes
James opened the week with 26 points (11-17 FG, 3-5 3FG), eight rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block in a 119-103 road victory at Golden State April 9. The following evening, he recorded 28 points (10-16 FG, 2-2 3FG, 6-9 FT), six rebounds, 12 assists and four steals at home versus Phoenix. Against the Suns, James became just the fourth player in NBA history to reach 12,000 career regular season assists. He closed the week with 18 points (6-15 FG, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals in a 131-107 home victory over Utah April 12.