Awards Rumors
Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic named Players of the Week
Keith Smith: Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic were named Players of the Week for last week. pic.twitter.com/RSIS6PCa4v
Players of the week: Stephen Curry and Tobias Harris
Marc J. Spears: Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Sixers forward Tobias Harris have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 2 of the 2020-21 season (Dec. 28 – Jan. 3).
LeBron James wins AP Male Athlete of Year award
LeBron James told the world in 2020 that Black lives matter. He helped convince many who had never voted to finally head to the polls. He found more ways to continue elevating the lives of people in his hometown. If that weren’t enough, he won another NBA championship. James’ on-court performance this year was spectacular again. A fourth NBA title and fourth NBA Finals MVP trophy were his, as he lifted the Los Angeles Lakers back atop the basketball world. And after a year where he was brilliant, on the court and off, James was announced Saturday as the winner of The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year award for a record-tying fourth time.
