T-Mobile® Rookie of the Month

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Congratulations to the February winners of the T-Mobile Rookie of the Month
Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder

Western Conference

Russell Westbrook
Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder


Westbrook ranked first among rookies in scoring for the month (20.6 ppg), second in assists (5.9 apg), fifth in rebounds (6.1 rpg) and fourth in double-doubles (2). In addition, Westbrook scored 20 or more points six times and 30 or more points three times. On Feb. 1, Westbrook had a career-high 34 points at Sacramento including a career-high 20 free throws made and on Feb. 21, had a career-high 13 field goals at Golden State.

View stats at:
www.nba.com/russell_westbrook



Brook Lopez - New Jersey Nets

Eastern Conference

Brook Lopez
Center, New Jersey Nets


Lopez ranked first among Eastern Conference rookies in points per game (15.9), rebounds per game (8.5), field goal percentage (.610) and blocks per game (1.7). The first-year center, drafted 10th overall in 2008, started all 10 games in February and posted three double-doubles.

View stats at:
www.nba.com/brook_lopez





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Giving Back

All season long, for every point the
T-Mobile Rookie of the Month scores during their month, T-Mobile will donate $20 in support of youth programs in this year’s All Star Game host city, Phoenix, AZ. Check back here to watch the donation grow!

2008-2009 Donations to date.

$60,340

T-Mobile Rookie of the Month Youth Program