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Post by Admin on Dec 18, 2023 13:47:26 GMT -5
If the season ended today, how might these teams look?
Arya Chawla
This week, we passed the quarter-season mark of the 2023-24 campaign in the NBA's regular season. As teams begin to find their identities, so are the league’s newest players. The 2023-24 rookie class has already made their imprint on the association. While the Rookie Of The Year race seems to be two-legged, many vie for a spot on one of the two All-Rookie squads.
However, only ten guys can make the cut. Here are the players who deserve the nod thus far:
First Team
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
To the surprise of few, the first overall pick is already tearing up the league. He’s averaging 19 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks as he builds a convincing Rookie Of The Year case. He’s a lock for the first team.
Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
Holmgren also finds himself as a shoo-in for the first team. Last year’s second pick has been going head-to-head with Wembanyama as the league’s top rookie. He’s averaging an efficient 17 points while anchoring the Thunder’s terrific defense.
Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets
The second overall pick has quietly been one of the best rookies. From his 3-point shooting, to his off-the-dribble scoring, to his defense, the 15-point per game scorer has already functioned as a good complimentary wing while displaying star flashes.
Dereck Lively II, Dallas Mavericks
Playing next to Luka Doncic. Lively II’s candidacy spurs from his two-way play. He’s done a great job protecting the rim and finishing plays at the basket. He’s also moved the ball well.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami Heat
Surprising many, Jaquez Jr. quickly found his stride as a versatile bucket-getter. Averaging an efficient 13.2 points, he easily makes his way into the first team.
Second Team
Ausar Thompson, Detroit Pistons
The fifth overall pick, Thompson’s defense has been phenomenal. He’s already one of the league’s best wing defenders and rebounders. However, he’s still figuring out how to help Detroit on offense, so he finds himself on the second team.
Anthony Black, Orlando Magic
Black isn’t producing up the biggest numbers on the box score, but his impact stretches far beyond the stat sheet. He’s been a key cog in Orlando’s elite defense as an every-game starter. He knows his role on offense, and hasn’t strayed far from his strengths. However, he’s still had some very good offensive games.
Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City Thunder
Another steady contributor, Wallace has been a great backup for the Thunder. He plays good defense and finishes plays from deep.
Jordan Hawkins, New Orleans Pelicans
Hawkins is already an elite shooter. He’s helped the Pelicans win games behind his marksmanship and has already formed great synergy with the team’s stars.
Bilal Coulibaly, Washington Wizards
Coulibaly earns an All-Rookie spot primarily because of his impressive defensive impact. His offense has been solid too though. He’s exploring his off-the-dribble repertoire while knocking down triples at a steady rate.
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Post by croc on Dec 18, 2023 16:55:36 GMT -5
Wemby's been very good....I'm not sure you can be tearing up the league when the team has won 4 games.
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Post by cole on Dec 18, 2023 17:17:46 GMT -5
Holmgren is the one tearing up the league!
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Post by kdp59 on Dec 21, 2023 7:46:20 GMT -5
Holmgren is not a rookie, the NBA needs to stop this stuff.
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Post by kyceltic on Dec 27, 2023 15:22:35 GMT -5
Jaquez would have looked good in Celtic green! Some one is doing their job on the Heat!
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Post by cole on Dec 27, 2023 15:32:16 GMT -5
Holmgren is not a rookie, the NBA needs to stop this stuff. Rookie = first year to play He's not as old as a 4yr college player. Would you count a Euroleague pro? Would you say your rookie year is the first year you are paid professionally? |
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 27, 2023 19:22:18 GMT -5
Holmgren is not a rookie, the NBA needs to stop this stuff. Rookie = first year to play He's not as old as a 4yr college player. Would you count a Euroleague pro? Would you say your rookie year is the first year you are paid professionally? wasnt he injured all last year? |
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Post by cole on Dec 27, 2023 19:26:06 GMT -5
Rookie = first year to play He's not as old as a 4yr college player. Would you count a Euroleague pro? Would you say your rookie year is the first year you are paid professionally? wasnt he injured all last year? Never played a game |
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Post by kdp59 on Dec 28, 2023 7:08:27 GMT -5
Holmgren is not a rookie, the NBA needs to stop this stuff. Rookie = first year to play He's not as old as a 4yr college player. Would you count a Euroleague pro? Would you say your rookie year is the first year you are paid professionally? I agree the first year you get PAID to play is your rookie year, no matter is you play 82 games or zero games. NBA needs to stop with that foolishness. |
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Post by puddin on Dec 28, 2023 8:04:37 GMT -5
Rookie = first year to play He's not as old as a 4yr college player. Would you count a Euroleague pro? Would you say your rookie year is the first year you are paid professionally? I agree the first year you get PAID to play is your rookie year, no matter is you play 82 games or zero games. NBA needs to stop with that foolishness. In the overall scheme of things, how the NBA defines "rookie" seems fairly unimportant.
There are much bigger issues to be looked at.
I'd start with how the lottery drawing is conducted for one.
That has serious consequences.....
Pud
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Post by cole on Dec 28, 2023 8:56:27 GMT -5
I agree the first year you get PAID to play is your rookie year, no matter is you play 82 games or zero games. NBA needs to stop with that foolishness. In the overall scheme of things, how the NBA defines "rookie" seems fairly unimportant.
There are much bigger issues to be looked at.
I'd start with how the lottery drawing is conducted for one.
That has serious consequences.....
Pud
How is it done? They pay some company to verify a secret process? |
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Post by drewski6 on Dec 28, 2023 9:14:39 GMT -5
Dont get Hedley started  |
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Post by kdp59 on Dec 28, 2023 10:42:58 GMT -5
I agree the first year you get PAID to play is your rookie year, no matter is you play 82 games or zero games. NBA needs to stop with that foolishness. In the overall scheme of things, how the NBA defines "rookie" seems fairly unimportant.
There are much bigger issues to be looked at.
I'd start with how the lottery drawing is conducted for one.
That has serious consequences.....
Pud
how would you prefer the draft work? |
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Post by puddin on Dec 28, 2023 11:17:28 GMT -5
In the overall scheme of things, how the NBA defines "rookie" seems fairly unimportant.
There are much bigger issues to be looked at.
I'd start with how the lottery drawing is conducted for one.
That has serious consequences.....
Pud
how would you prefer the draft work? The drawing should be public with an independent 3rd party overseeing/vouching for things.
Other than that, I'm fine with the rules/procedures.
I hate it when the league office simply announces the results of the drawing (done behind the curtains) to determine the order of selection.
Optics are questionable, sending crazies into a frenzy of conspiracies.
Doesn't take much to set them ablaze, unfortunately.
And the league office seems to feed that frenzy with its lack of transparency.
Pud
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Post by Cabutan on Dec 28, 2023 21:44:05 GMT -5
wasnt he injured all last year? Never played a game so he is a rookie |
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Post by cole on Dec 28, 2023 23:04:15 GMT -5
how would you prefer the draft work? The drawing should be public with an independent 3rd party overseeing/vouching for things.
Other than that, I'm fine with the rules/procedures.
I hate it when the league office simply announces the results of the drawing (done behind the curtains) to determine the order of selection.
Optics are questionable, sending crazies into a frenzy of conspiracies.
Doesn't take much to set them ablaze, unfortunately.
And the league office seems to feed that frenzy with its lack of transparency.
Pud
Why do you suppose they like it the way they do it now? |
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Post by puddin on Dec 29, 2023 9:17:09 GMT -5
The drawing should be public with an independent 3rd party overseeing/vouching for things.
Other than that, I'm fine with the rules/procedures.
I hate it when the league office simply announces the results of the drawing (done behind the curtains) to determine the order of selection.
Optics are questionable, sending crazies into a frenzy of conspiracies.
Doesn't take much to set them ablaze, unfortunately.
And the league office seems to feed that frenzy with its lack of transparency.
Pud
Why do you suppose they like it the way they do it now? Ego..... it's the very same at the top of every multi-billion dollar, too-big-to-fail enterprise, whether governmental, religious or private sector.
Pud
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Post by cole on Dec 29, 2023 9:26:29 GMT -5
Why do you suppose they like it the way they do it now? Ego..... it's the very same at the top of every multi-billion dollar, too-big-to-fail enterprise, whether governmental, religious or private sector.
Pud
Ego that they don't think they need to change, but why start it like that in the first place? I know you're not implying they're cheating are you? Just calling for transparency so they conspiracy theorists can't complain? |
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Post by puddin on Dec 29, 2023 10:25:53 GMT -5
Ego..... it's the very same at the top of every multi-billion dollar, too-big-to-fail enterprise, whether governmental, religious or private sector.
Pud
Ego that they don't think they need to change, but why start it like that in the first place? I know you're not implying they're cheating are you? Just calling for transparency so they conspiracy theorists can't complain? As an aside, conspiracy types are always going to complain,
...even when proclamations are chiseled onto stone tablets.
For those at the top of the business or governmental ladder, why give up power to an independent, 3rd party?
That is, until your product sales begins to flat line and you absolutely have to.
Pud
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