Week’s Standouts: Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum Shine as Players of the Week

This week in the NBA is all about recognition and celebration! As the league rolls into another Monday, it’s time to spotlight the stars who lit up the courts during the previous week. The recipients of this week’s honor are none other than Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum—two prolific talents who continue to dominate the hardwood.

Nikola Jokić and Jayson Tatum Shine Bright

Jokić and Tatum kick off the week with fresh accolades, and let’s face it—the decision process for Jokić had to be a walk in the park considering his stellar stats. Despite Tatum’s recent loss against the Thunder, voters showed confidence in his performances, proving that one game won’t spoil a strong season. Keep an eye on San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama, who is gearing up to grab accolades on the regular for the next decade!

Week 11 Players of the Week

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 11 of the 2024-25 season (Dec. 30 – Jan. 5). pic.twitter.com/IHn6rIFecY

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 6, 2025

Other Notable Nominees

The competition was fierce, with several other standout players also in the mix:

West: Anthony Davis and LeBron James (LAL), De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk (SAC), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) and Victor Wembanyama (SAS)

East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL), Cade Cunningham (DET), Joel Embiid (PHI), Darius Garland (CLE), Tyrese Haliburton (IND)… https://t.co/zZKfeBFEtl

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 6, 2025

Source: NBA