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NBA regular season is entering its final stages, and the thrilling month of March has been nothing short of spectacular, with all 30 teams in the league fiercely competing towards their season goals. Many stars have showcased remarkable performances. Today, the NBA officially announced the March Players of the Month awards. Among them, Hornets' second overall pick Miller and Spurs' first overall pick Vanderbilt were named the Rookie Players of the Month, Celtics' head coach Mazura and Rockets' head coach Uduka were named the Coaches of the Month, while Knicks' guard Brunson and Mavericks' guard Doncic were named the Players of the Month. Overall, the list of Players of the Month accurately reflects the best teams, players, and coaches of March, but it's not without its controversies.
The most undisputed and uncontroversial award undoubtedly goes to the Rookie Players of the Month. Vanderbilt and Miller have truly shined, and their recognition is well-deserved! Particularly noteworthy is Vanderbilt, who throughout March played 12 games, averaging an impressive 23.2 points, 11.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game. In the words of fans, looking at these stats alone, does this seem like the performance of a rookie? Especially in the game against the Knicks, Vanderbilt exploded with 40 points and 20 rebounds, becoming the first rookie since O'Neal to achieve a 40-point, 20-rebound game. According to statistics, Vanderbilt and Miller have now clinched this award for three consecutive months. In another statistical feat, Vanderbilt is the first player since Duncan to win the Rookie Player of the Month award for three consecutive months. Congratulations are in order for the Spurs and Coach Popovich, as they seem to have found the perfect successor to Duncan. The future looks promising!
Mazura and Uduka jointly winning the Coach of the Month award is also well-deserved. In the just-concluded March, Mazura led the Celtics to a record of 12 wins and 4 losses, including an impressive 11-game winning streak. They have already secured the top spot in the Eastern Conference and a playoff berth, with the league's top spot only a matter of time. For the Celtics, they are gearing up for the playoffs in their best form, preparing for a championship run, and the situation looks extremely favorable. Uduka led the Rockets to a record of 13 wins and 2 losses, including an 11-game winning streak. They even threatened the Warriors' play-in berth. For the Rockets, their performance in the madness of March has been exhilarating. Even if they ultimately failed to secure a play-in berth, they can define this season as a success. The future looks bright.
The most controversial award undoubtedly goes to the Player of the Month, with the focus of controversy being on Jalen Green. Throughout March, Green averaged 27.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, leading the Rockets to a record of 13 wins and 2 losses. Notably, in a game against the Jazz, Green scored 41 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while against the Wizards, he exploded with 42 points and 10 rebounds. According to NBA official statistics, Green became the fourth player in NBA history to average at least 27 points per game with a winning percentage of 86.7% but was snubbed for the Player of the Month award. The other three players were Wiggins, Jordan, and Nowitzki. Uduka expressed his discontent in an interview, openly stating, "I believe Jalen Green should have been named Player of the Month!"