Deandre Ayton has been playing well and he’s gained some notoriety from people around the league.
The Portland Trail Blazers center was among the nominees for Western Conference Player of the Week.
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 21 of the 2023-24 season (March 11-17). pic.twitter.com/qkvhElduJL
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) March 18, 2024
The honor was ultimately given to Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green, who is averaging 26.