Kofi Inkoom
Nikola Jokic, the center for the Denver Nuggets, has been awarded the title of NBA’s Player of the Week, an announcement made by the league on Monday.
As the reigning Finals MVP, Jokic played a pivotal role by averaging 26.3 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 7.7 assists, leading Denver to a perfect 3-0 record in the past week.
He maintained an impressive shooting performance with a shooting line of .615 for field goals, .455 for three-pointers, and .769 for free throws, showcasing his skill for the 2022/23 NBA champions.
According to the NBA, the Western Conference saw other contenders for the award, including Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, De’Aaron Fox, Paul George, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Zion Williamson.
In the Eastern Conference, nominees featured Jalen Duren, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Donovan Mitchell, Kristaps Porzingis, and Franz Wagner.
Also, the Denver Nuggets have taken the top spot of the NBA power rankings after week 1.
The rankings are as follows:
1. Nuggets 📈
2. Celtics 📈
3. Bucks ➖
4. Suns ➖
5. Sixers 📈
6. Warriors
7. Thunder 📈
8. Pelicans 📈
9. Mavericks 📈
10. Heat 📉