The NBA announced the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for the first week of the season, and Wembanyama and Giannis were selected.

Wembanyama averaged 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and 6.0 blocks per game in Week 1, leading the Spurs to a 3-0 record.

In the East Division, Giannis has averaged 36.0 points, 16.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists in his first three games, leading the Bucks to a 2-1 record.