Suns forward Dillon Brooks and Hornets forward Brandon Miller have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the league (Twitter links). The weekly honors span from games played Jan. 26 – Feb. 1.
Brooks led his team to a 3-1 record while averaging 28.8 points on 54.5 percent shooting from 3-point range. He also averaged 4.5 rebounds during those four contests. Miller averaged 26 points, shot 50 percent from 3-point range and grabbed 5.8 rebounds per game as the Hornets posted four victories.
Brooks beat out a handful of stars for the weekly awards. Luka Doncic (Lakers), Kevin Durant (Rockets), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) and Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) were the other Western Conference nominees. Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers), OG Anunoby and Josh Hart (Knicks), Cade Cunningham (Pistons), Joel Embiid (Sixers) and Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) were the other nominees from the East.
Dillon Brooks, Kawhi and Sengun deserved to be all stars…
What a world. Remember when people said he should retire? Go back to your sad lives. Brooks is Benjamins
Does Dillon have a Wikipedia tattoo ?
No, that’s from his Houston days. Whataburger.
Dillon Brooks is having a damn good year.
Dillon Brooks offense is really surprising this year. Who knew he had it in him besides well he himself lol.
This goes to show you that outside of his tough guy mask, he’s an intelligent basketball player who does whatever is needed by the team.
Defense and toughness? No problem. Check. ✔️
Scoring and shooting? Ok, I got that. Check. ✔️