Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara has been named Western Conference defensive player of the month for February, the NBA announced Tuesday.
Camara, according to a release, was the only player in the NBA to compile more than 80 rebounds, 20 steals and 10 blocked shots in February.
He blocked 10 shots, recorded 24 steals, including a career-high five during a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers,and grabbed 84 rebounds.
During the month, Camara averaged 13.0 points, 7.0 rebounds 2.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.8 blocked shots per game while helping the Blazers go 8-4.
Camara, who leads the NBA with 25 drawn charges, had four in February, tied for the league lead. His 24 steals during the month tied for fifth.
The 2023 second-round pick has a streak of at least one steal in 50 games, tied for second in the NBA.
The Blazers ranked fourth in defensive rating (109.2) for February.
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