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The National Basketball Association's Rookie of the Year is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award given to the top rookie(s) of the regular season. Initiated following the 1952–53 NBA season , it confers the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy, named after the former Philadelphia Warriors head coach.
This list exhibits the National Basketball Association's top rookie single-season scoring averages based on at least 70 games played or 1,400 points scored. Wilt Chamberlain holds the rookie record, averaging 37.6 points per game in 1949–50. [1] The NBA began recording 3-point field goals during the 1979–80 season. [2] *
Only players to win Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year Awards; Mike Miller and Malcolm Brogdon [20] Only rookie to make the All-Defensive First Team; Victor Wembanyama, 2023–24 [21] Shortest player to make the All-NBA team; Isaiah Thomas (5-foot-9-inches) was included on All-NBA Second Team, 2016–17 [22] Youngest/Oldest MVP winner
After negotiations with the National Basketball Players Association, the draft has been two rounds since 1989, leaving undrafted players free to negotiate with any team. [5] With the creation of two-way contracts in the NBA being made available ever since the 2017–18 season , more undrafted talents have gained opportunities to debut in the ...
Here's a full history of the winners: 2023 : C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (offense); Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans (defense) 2022: Garrett Wilson, New York Jets (offense); Sauce Gardner, New ...
John Wall receiving the February 2011 Rookie of the Month Award. The T-Mobile National Basketball Association Rookie of the Month Award is presented monthly by the league to honor the top rookie in both conferences (Eastern and Western conferences) in a particular month. Once won, the trophy is presented to the player before his next home game.
In terms of scoring and counting stats, Ivey has been extremely consistent. He’s scored in double figures in 20 straight games, averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 threes ...
Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is quickly gaining fantasy appeal. Jason Shebilske checks in on Smith and other notable first-year players entering December.