The whole league has taken notice, as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have received the first Players of the Week honors of the 2022-23 season.
Damian Lillard has been nothing short of sensational, leading the Blazers to their first 3-0 start since 2011-12. Meanwhile Jayson Tatum has the Celtics positioned with an identical record atop the Eastern Conference, including two crucial road victories.
TNT Sideline Reporter Chris Haynes broke the news via twitter:
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum named Players of the Week for their respective conferences.