Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson Named NBA Players of the Week After Dominant Performances
Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson are no strangers to the spotlight, and this week, both guards reminded the league exactly why their names carry weight. Doncic, now running the show in Los Angeles, and Brunson, the steady hand guiding New York’s resurgence, have been named the NBA’s Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively.
Let’s start out West, where Doncic continues to be a walking highlight reel. He led the Lakers to a perfect 3-0 record over the past week, putting up video game numbers in the process-37.3 points, 10.3 assists, and 8.7 rebounds per game.
That’s not just production; that’s orchestration. Doncic was in complete control, dictating pace, carving up defenses, and making it all look effortless.
Whether it was a step-back three or a no-look dime in transition, he reminded us why he’s one of the most gifted offensive players in the game today.
Over in the East, Brunson kept the Knicks rolling, guiding New York to four wins behind his steady scoring and leadership. He averaged 28.8 points and 4.5 assists while shooting a sharp 40.7% from beyond the arc.
That kind of efficiency from deep, combined with his ability to control tempo and make the right reads, has become Brunson’s calling card. He’s not just putting up numbers-he’s setting the tone for a Knicks team that’s starting to find its rhythm.
This marks the seventh time Brunson has earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors since arriving in New York, a testament to how consistently impactful he’s been.
There’s also a bit of symmetry here. Doncic and Brunson once shared a backcourt in Dallas, and while their paths have diverged, both are now thriving as the focal points of their respective teams. It’s a full-circle moment that underscores just how far each has come since their days as Mavericks teammates.
The league also recognized several other standout performers this week. In the West, Zach Edey (Grizzlies), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), and Austin Reaves (Lakers) were all in the mix. In the East, Desmond Bane (Magic), Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Tyler Herro (Heat), Jalen Johnson (Hawks), and Pascal Siakam (Pacers) earned nominations as well.
But in a week full of standout performances, it was Doncic and Brunson who rose above the rest-two guards, two coasts, and two very different styles of dominance, each making their mark in a league that’s never short on star power.