Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball were named the best players in Week 22 of the 2025-2026 NBA season for the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively.
The NBA website stated on Tuesday that Doncic won the Western Conference award after a dominant performance, averaging 42.3 points per game (ppg), 6.8 rebounds per game , and 6.3 assists per game .
This impressive performance helped the Lakers maintain their positive trend in the conference's top-tier competition. Meanwhile, Ball was named the Eastern Conference's Player of the Year after averaging 26.3 points per game , five points per game , and 7.3 points per game .
His contribution was key for the Hornets in improving the team's performance throughout the week.
The award adds to Doncic's extensive list of accomplishments this season. He was previously named Player of the Week in Weeks 21, 14, and 6. These achievements demonstrate his remarkable consistency as one of the league's most influential players.
Meanwhile, Ball has stood out amidst stiff competition with a number of other players who have also shown consistent performance throughout the season.
The list of recipients of the best player award last week included Victor Wembanyama Bam Adebayo Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The player of the week award is one indicator of consistent individual performance amidst the tight schedule and competition of the world's most prestigious basketball league.
