LeBron James Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24 – The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James today was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, January 17 through Sunday, January 23. James led the Cavaliers to a 2-1 week, averaging 24.7 points on 55.9% shooting, 10.3 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 2.0 steals in 41.3 minutes per game.

It marks the third time James has captured the honor this season making him the first Cavalier to win the award not only three times overall but three times in the same season surpassing Mike Mitchell, Terrell Brandon and Andre Miller who all won the award twice as Cavaliers.

He became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double when he posted 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists at Portland on January 19. Three days later, he posted another triple-double with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists on January 22 against Golden State.

Here is a closer look at the week for James:

  • January 19 @ Portland: Posted a triple-double of 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and had four steals as the Cavaliers beat the Trail Blazers 107-101.
  • January 20 @ Sacramento: Had 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists in a 123-96 loss to the Kings at ARCO Arena.
  • January 22 @ Golden State: Recorded a triple-double of 28 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 105-87 victory over the Warriors.

    Other nominees for Eastern Conference Players of the Week were Indiana’s Jamaal Tinsley, New Jersey’s Vince Carter, Orlando’s Steve Francis, Philadelphia’s Allen Iverson, Toronto’s Jalen Rose and Washington’s Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison.

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