SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 23, 2017) – The NBA today announced that San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 16, through Sunday, Jan 22. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
This is Leonard’s third time receiving the honor in his career, becoming the first Spur to earn the award this season.
Leonard averaged 36.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.33 steals in 40.2 minutes while shooting .565 (39-69) from the field, .438 (7-16) from beyond the arc and .