LaMelo Ball named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for February

For the second straight month, LaMelo Ball was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month. The league announced the February honor on Tuesday. During the Hornets’ 13 games played in February, Ball averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Leading all rookies in points and assists per game while ranking second in rebounds and third in steals per game among rookies. Ball was one of five players in February to average 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and 1.5 steals per game and just the fifth rookie over the last 20 seasons to average 20-5-5 in February