Kawhi Leonard, or “the claw,” was in top form during the week, averaging an impressive 29.8 points per game, 8 RPG rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. His leadership and two-way play helped the Clippers to win three out of four games during the week. This was no small feat as the Clippers are a team stacked with NBA superstars such as Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, who was recently acquired in a trade with the 76ers.
Despite playing alongside such talented players, Kawhi has managed to maintain impressive averages throughout his hall of fame-worthy career. His impact on the defensive end of the floor was also notable, with averages of 2 steals and 1 block per game.
Meanwhile, Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to a perfect 3-0 record during week 15, earning him the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award. He was the main man for the Hawks, averaging an impressive double-double of 31 PPG points and 11.3 assists per game.
Young’s week high of the week was a game against the Phoenix Suns, where he scored 32 points and dished out 15 assists, showcasing his incredible playmaking abilities. He also showed his shooting prowess with a split of 56.9% FG and a staggering 64.5% 3-point percentage, making an average of 6.7 three-pointers per game.
In addition to his offensive skills, Young also proved to be a decent defender, averaging 1.7 steals per game. Overall, the performances of both Kawhi Leonard and Trae Young during week 15 were truly outstanding and worthy of recognition.