ESPN presents the best player in the world of the week, celebrating the player that has the best stats, impact or storyline to earn the honor. To nominate someone, please email us here by midnight on Monday each week. Photos and context are encouraged!
Anderson McDuffie
We gave McDuffie, 10, the best player in the world of the week nod back in December for his heartwarming appearance at a Dallas Stars game. Born with a heart condition, and he had his second major surgery back in May. In the hospital, he helped cope during the recovery by pushing a foam ball around the hallways with his stick.