Kawhi Leonard, Kemba Walker named Players of the Week
San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard and Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker have been named Players of the Week for their respective conferences.
Walker is coming off a 2-1 week for the Hornets, leading the team to important road victories over the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets. After breaking out last season, the 26-year-old has been even better in 2016-17, posting career highs in points per game (22.9) and field-goal percentage (.450).
Leonard led the Spurs to an undefeated week, helping to extend the team's seven-game winning streak. While he hasn't been at the forefront of the MVP discussion until recently, the 6-foot-7 small forward is in the midst of a monster campaign, averaging 26.1 points, six rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.9 steals on 48.5 percent shooting.
It's the fifth Player of the Week honor of Walker's career, and Leonard's fourth.