Victor Wembanyama earns Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January with standout performances for the San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets claims the award in the Eastern Conference.
Wembanyama led the rookie class in blocks per game, topping the NBA in this category. He averaged 24 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 3.3 blocks in 14 games.
Miller, with an upward trend in scoring, averaged 16 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 13 games, notably scoring 20 or more points in six of his last eight games in January.