The National Basketball Association announced Monday that Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Leonard earned the honour for the fifth time in his career, and first as a member of the Raptors. He last won the award Mar. 6, 2017 as a member of the San Antonio Spurs.
Leonard led the Raptors averaging 29.3 points and 9.0 rebounds during three wins last week. He shot .536 (30-for-56) from the field, .368 (7-for-19) from three-point range and .875 (21-for-24) at the free throw line.
Leonard started the week by recording his seventh double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) during a 122-114 victory Nov.