San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama. Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By Rory Maher | Last updated Oct 27, 2025 4:39 PM ET

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week, while Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has won the award in the East, the NBA announced Monday ( via Twitter).

Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo had stellar first week of action

Wembanyama had a remarkable first week of the season, averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists (against just 0.7 turnovers), 1.7 steals and 6.0 blocks in leading San Antonio to an unblemished 3-0 record. The French big man’s shooting slash line was .569/.364/.733.

This is the second time Wembanyama has been named Player of the Week, per the Spurs.

Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee to a 2-1 record last week and put up an absurd stat line of 36.0 PPG, 16.0 RPG, 7.0 APG and 1.0 BPG on .683/.667/.629 shooting.

The Greek superstar claimed his 28th weekly award and became the first player in league history to record at least 100 points, 40 rebounds and 15 assists in the first three games of the season, per the Bucks.

According to the NBA (Twitter link), the other nominees in the West were Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. LaMelo Ball, Jalen Brunson, VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell and Norman Powell were nominated in the East.

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