Jayson Tatum was nominated for the KIA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month, but ultimately lost to the Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons, per NBA.com. The award accounts for games played in October and November.
Tatum is off to a rapid start. After earning a portion of Gordon Hayward’s minutes, his polished play and dependability have been pleasantly surprising developments. The 6’8” rookie averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 boards, 1.5 assists, and a steal over 30.5 minutes per contest during October and November. He has shot an efficient 49.3 percent from the field, including a blistering 48.