Durant had his best month of the season statistically, averaging 21.8 points per game. He also ranked second in the league in free-throw percentage (90.3) and sixth in field-goal percentage (52.6).
“I’m just trying to get better, man,” Durant said. “That’s cool to win Rookie of the Month again, but we’re just trying to get better as a team.”
Coach P.J. Carlesimo said Durant has more than lived up to high expectations after being drafted No. 2 overall.
“The thing that I have said all year, very seldom has a rookie had to come in and be put in a situation we chose to put Kevin in,” Carlesimo said. “And as a result he saw more defensive setups and double teams with him in mind than most rookies ever get.”
The Atlanta Hawks’ Al Horford was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.
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