Rockets guard Jalen Green has been named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference for the week of March 24-30, while Magic forward Paolo Banchero has won the award for the Eastern Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).
It’s the third time Green has earned Player of the Week honors in his career, including the second time this season. He was recognized for leading Houston to a 3-0 week that included victories over Atlanta, Utah, and Phoenix. The former No. 2 overall pick averaged 28.7 points per game on 50.8% shooting (40.9% on threes) while also contributing 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest.
Banchero was named Player of the Week once during his Rookie of the Year campaign in 2022/23, but this is the first time he has claimed the award since then. His Magic went 3-1 week last week and the former No. 1 overall pick led the way with 30.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 35.8 minutes per game.
Banchero is the second Orlando forward to earn Player of the Week honors this season, joining Franz Wagner, who was recognized in November. Houston has also had multiple players win the award in 2024/25, as Alperen Sengun achieved the feat in December.
Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, James Harden, and Green’s teammate Alperen Sengun were the other Player of the Week nominees in the West (Twitter link). OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Josh Giddey, Coby White, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyler Herro, and Donovan Mitchell were nominated in the East.