Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. nominated for Player of the Week
Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. was among the players nominated for the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week award.
The Sacramento Kings' rookie sensation Darius Acuff Jr. has been honored with a nomination for the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week award. The league announced this on Monday, recognizing Acuff's impressive performance over three games. He averaged an impressive 30.3 points per game, along with 8 assists and 4.7 rebounds.
His shooting prowess was on full display, with a 46.9% success rate from beyond the arc. Over the course of these three games, Acuff tallied a total of 91 points and made 33 field goals, making him the ninth overall leader in total points and tied for fifth in three-pointers. This is a remarkable achievement for a first-year player.
It marks the first time a rookie has been nominated for this prestigious award. The award was previously won by Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Jayon Tatum of the Boston Celtics. Acuff joins an elite company alongside Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, and Cooper Flagg.
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