For the second straight month, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren was nominated for Western Conference Rookie of the Month for February. Victor Wembanyama came away with the award for a second time.
Holmgren won it in October/November and December. He was nominated in January. This season, he’s helped lead the Thunder to a 42-18 record and in sole possession of first place in the Western Conference standings.
In 60 games, the 21-year-old has averaged 17.2 points on 54.4% shooting, 7.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.6 blocks. He’s shot 39.7% from 3 on 4.3 attempts.
In 11 games in February, Holmgren averaged 19.3 points on 59.2% shooting, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 blocks. He shot 45.6% from 3 on 5.2 attempts. He also participated in the 2024 All-Star’s Rising Stars challenge.
The other nominees were Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George and Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson. Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller won the East’s award.
