Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo Take First NBA Players of the Week Honors of 2025-26
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The NBA announced on October 27 that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has been selected Western Conference Player of the Week, while Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo claimed the honor in the Eastern Conference.
Wembanyama opened his sophomore campaign with eye-catching numbers, averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 6.0 blocks per game. He committed just 0.7 turnovers a night and added 1.7 steals while shooting 56.9% from the field, 36.4% from three and 73.3% at the line. His performance powered San Antonio to a 3-0 start and marked the second weekly award of his career.
Antetokounmpo guided Milwaukee to a 2-1 record behind 36.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 block per contest. The two-time MVP shot 68.3% overall, 66.7% from beyond the arc and 62.9% at the stripe. The recognition is the 28th of his career, and, according to the Bucks, he is the first player in league history to post at least 100 points, 40 rebounds and 15 assists over the first three games of a season.
The NBA listed Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as additional nominees in the West. In the East, LaMelo Ball, Jalen Brunson, VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell and Norman Powell received consideration.
Source: Hoops Rumors
