LeBron James named Western Conference Player of the Week

After 30- and 40-point outbursts over the last week, LeBron James took home Western Conference Player of the Week honors for the first time in over a year.

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Following a trio of games in which he averaged 35 points on 54.8% shooting, LeBron James was named Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday. James scored at least 25 points in all three games played and had both a 30-point and 40-point outing.