The NBA has announced its Players, Defensive Players, Rookies, and Coaches of the Month for March 2025, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Coby White earning the top player honors. Let’s take a look at all the award winners and their incredible performances over the past month.
🏆 Players of the Month
Western Conference: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder)
📊 March Averages:
🔹 34.7 PPG (NBA leader)
🔹 7.4 APG | 4.3 RPG | 1.14 SPG
🔹 Led Thunder to an NBA-best 15-1 record
SGA dominated the month, guiding the Thunder to a near-perfect record, including an undefeated 7-0 road trip. His scoring and playmaking were crucial as OKC clinched the No. 1 seed in the West.
Eastern Conference: Coby White (Chicago Bulls)
📊 March Averages:
🔹 27.7 PPG (9th in NBA)
🔹 4.7 RPG | 3.7 APG
🔹 Career-high 44 points vs. Bucks (March 6)
🔹 15 straight games with 20+ points
Coby White had the best month of his career, proving he can be a franchise cornerstone for Chicago. His scoring surge and consistent 20+ point outings made him a standout in the East.
🏆 Defensive Players of the Month
Western Conference: Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)
📊 March Averages:
🔹 1.9 SPG (3rd in West)
🔹 Warriors led NBA in steals per game
🔹 Anchored the 4th-best defense in the league (109.7 defensive rating)
The defensive mastermind continues to prove his worth, helping Golden State turn up the intensity on defense as they battle for playoff positioning.
Eastern Conference: Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks)
📊 March Averages:
🔹 NBA-best 3.3 SPG
🔹 League-high 46 total steals
🔹 200+ steals this season (youngest since 1973-74)
Nicknamed “The Great Barrier Thief,” Daniels is having a DPOY-caliber season, leading the league in steals while forcing over three turnovers per game. At just 22 years old, he’s making history.
🏆 Rookies of the Month
Western Conference: Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)
📊 March Averages:
🔹 19.5 PPG (rookie leader)
🔹 4.4 RPG | 4.8 APG
🔹 2nd Rookie of the Month award this season
Castle continues to rise in the Rookie of the Year race, joining Spurs legends Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and Victor Wembanyama as the only players in franchise history to win multiple Rookie of the Month awards.
Eastern Conference: Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks)
📊 March Averages:
🔹 16.3 PPG (career high for a month)
🔹 Career-best 36 points vs. Milwaukee
🔹 Back-to-back Rookie of the Month awards
The No. 1 overall pick is heating up, averaging a season-best 16.3 PPG and leading the rookie class in scoring efficiency. He’s becoming a major piece of Atlanta’s young core.
🏆 Coaches of the Month
Western Conference: Mark Daigneault (OKC Thunder)
🔹 15-1 record (best in NBA for March)
🔹 Clinched Northwest Division & No. 1 seed
🔹 Thunder led NBA in scoring (126.0 PPG) and 3PT% (42.6%)
Daigneault has the Thunder playing their best basketball in years, making them a serious championship contender heading into the playoffs.
Eastern Conference: Joe Mazzulla (Boston Celtics)
🔹 14-1 record (best in East)
🔹 Held opponents to 107.7 PPG (2nd in East)
🔹 Celtics made franchise history with a 6-0 road trip
Boston is locked in, and Mazzulla’s defensive adjustments have helped the Celtics solidify themselves as the top team in the East heading into April.
Final Thoughts
March saw superstars shine, young players make history, and defensive juggernauts take over. With just a few weeks left in the regular season, the award races are heating up, and these players and coaches will look to carry their momentum into the playoffs.
Who do you think deserved these awards the most? Let us know in the comments! 🔥🏀
