Buddy Hield Named Western Conference Rookie Of The Month

New Orleans Pelicans guard Buddy Hield has seen his play improve steadily since the start of the season.

The rookie is coming off a 20 point performance last night in Cleveland. He scored a career-high 21 on December 15th in a win over Indiana, a highlight in a terrific month of play for the 6th overall pick out of Oklahoma.

In the month of December, Hield led all Western conference rookies in three pointers (33), three-point percentage (.478) and scoring (10.6ppg).

Hield's recent rise in play and comfortability in the Pelicans offense has led to more playing time and a better win share for New Orleans, who currently sits a game and a half back of 8th place in the West after beginning the season 2-10.