Philadelphia 76ers two-way rookie guard Marial Shayok has been named the G League Player of the Week for the first week of the season, the league announced on Monday.
The 54th overall pick has been on a tear to start this season for the Delaware Blue Coats, averaging 35 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game. His 35 points lead all G League players this season.
Shayok kicked off his 2019-20 campaign with Delaware by scoring 34 points against Maine Red Claws while he followed that up by recording a season-high 42 points, including 16 alone in the third quarter on Nov. 11 against the Greensboro Swarm.
🗣️ #2WayPlayer @MarialShayok has been named #NBAGLeague Player of the Week!
35 PPG | 9.3 RPG | 3.7 APG | 1.3 SPG pic.twitter.com/vjewL1hp11
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) November 18, 2019
Shayok was known for his hustle and ability on defense at Iowa State but he has proven to be a dynamic scorer so far this season with the Blue Coats. As the number one option on offense, Shayok has shot 48.7% from the field, including 33.3% from beyond the arc.
On a two-way contract, Shayok will spend the majority of the season in the G League while he is eligible to spend up to 45 days in the NBA with the Sixers.
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