You read it up there, folks: Our dreams have come true. The New Orleans Pelicans are looking good in national news. Buddy Hield has been named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month after posting averages of 10.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in December.
To go along with double-digit scoring, Hield shot 47.8% from the 3-point line, and performed remarkably well in the starting lineup compared to his dreary start to the year off the bench. His usage rate fell playing within more talented lineups, but his efficiency and production skyrocketed, showing that development is often more tricky than any of us think.