Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Trae Young named NBA Players of Week 20

The NBA officially announced the best players for Week 20, with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young being selected.

Both teams performed well over the past week, standing out in the Western Conference and Eastern Conference respectively, and won this honor with their stable scoring, organizational skills and performances in critical moments.

Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the core players of the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is the second time he has been named the best player. Gilgeous-Alexander played 62 games for the team this season and 5 games last week, averaging 44 points, 5 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.

Currently, the Oklahoma City Thunder is firmly in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 53 wins and 11 losses. Gilgeous-Alexander's stable output during this period has greatly helped the team and allowed the team to remain competitive in the league.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is the offensive engine of the team. He not only performs steadily in scoring, but also demonstrates outstanding leadership in organizing the offense, helping his teammates create a large number of scoring opportunities.

The 26-year-old Young has been impressive every season since joining the Atlanta Hawks in 2018, and this season is no exception. Young averaged 24.5 points, 13 assists and 96.7% free throw shooting last week.

Young is known for his accurate shooting, excellent passing vision and excellent serving ability. Young's performance on the court not only improved the overall offensive efficiency of the Atlanta Hawks, but also sent assists in key games to help the team win important victories.